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1 Person Dies of Hunger Every 4 Seconds
An open letter signed by over 200 groups calls on leaders at the UN General Assembly to take action on world hunger.
Why Is the UN Welcoming Philippine Dictator’s Son to Power?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s speech at the UN will represent a cruel hypocrisy to the many Filipinos who have suffered.
Advocates Call for Release of Saudi Woman Facing 34 Years in Prison Over Tweets
"Women like Salma must be recognized and protected, not targeted for expressing their opinions," one advocate said.
Tens of Thousands of Afghan Women Refugees Risk Being Returned to Acute Danger
Afghanistan's neighbors and the U.S. have failed to implement policies that protect Afghan refugees.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Calls for Reparations in Speech to UN General Assembly
"There can be no atonement if there is no repair," said the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
Sexual Violence by Russian Troops in Ukraine “Chronically Underreported”
UN and Amnesty International representatives are calling on the international community to hold all parties accountable.
Human Activity Altered 70 Percent of Earth’s Land, Degraded 40 Percent of It
UN report warns that an area almost the size of South America may be degraded if “business as usual” continues to 2050.
Progressives Demand Congress Cut Military Support for War on Yemen
The deadly blockade and bombardment of Yemen is now entering its eighth year.
UN Says 3.1 Million Ukrainians Have Become Refugees Since Start of War
Almost half of those who have fled the country are children, the UN reported.
1 Million People Have Fled Ukraine in the Past Week, UN Says
"Peace is the only way to halt this tragedy," said the UN commissioner for refugees.