Europe
Commission 2024-2029: First 100 days
As the world sees tectonic shifts, the European Union must rise to new and unprecedented challenges to ensure our competitiveness and security. The events of the last weeks make that…
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United Nations
Civilians at breaking point in eastern DR Congo warns top aid official, in call to resume talks
“The rapid and uninterrupted expansion of the conflict, particularly in South Kivu province, continues to inflict a heavy toll on the civilian population,” said UN humanitarian coordinator for DRC, Bruno…
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Elder Soares Calls for Compassion in Religious Freedom Advocacy
Washington, D.C. — Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a compelling call for compassion as the…
Human Rights
New era of crisis for children, as global conflicts intensify and inequality worsens
At the beginning of each year, UNICEF looks ahead to the risks that children are likely to face and suggests ways to reduce the potential harm. The latest report, Prospects for…
Human Rights
World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems
The World Food Programme (WFP) has increased its humanitarian response in Sudan’s conflict-ravaged areas, particularly in Darfur, where the risk of widespread famine looms.Since the reopening of the Adre border…
Food
2024 Non-GMO industry calls for transparency and fair cooperation throughout the whole value chain
Frankfurt/Main, More than 160 representatives from a thriving international Non-GMO industry and leading European associations from 23 countries and four continents met on 7th and 8th October 2024 at the ‘International Non-GMO Summit 2024’ in…
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USCIRF Commissioner Maureen Ferguson civil society groups are often the first to expose religious freedom violations
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Ms Maureen Ferguson participated as a keynote speaker at the IV Edition of the Faith & Freedom Summit NGO Coalition, held 24-25…
Human Rights
World News in Brief: 1.3 billion teens suffering mental disorders, Russia’s Indigenous Peoples face ‘extinction’, Belarus rights update
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that failing to address the mental, sexual and reproductive health of adolescents will have “serious and life-threatening consequences for young people”. It will also…
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Congress and associations of local and regional authorities: renewed partnership in strengthening grassroots democracy
On 12 and 13 September 2024, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities hosted a Conference of national associations of local and regional authorities from the 46 member states, at the Palais de l’Europe…
America
Elias Castillo: A Stalwart of Latin American Legislative Leadership
Latin America has always been known for its political landscape and intricate legal systems and few leaders represent the ideals of collaboration and legislative proficiency as well as Elias Ariel…