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Trump Officials Want to Veto UN Measure Opposing Rape as Weapon of War
The U.S. is reportedly opposing the resolution over language on reproductive health for survivors of rape.
Trump Blocks US From Appointing Anyone to UN Committee on Racism
After refusing to renominate human rights lawyer Gay McDougall, the Trump administration will send no one at all.
Trump’s Golan Heights Tweet Disregards History, Law and Ethics
It is crucial that the international community demonstrate its opposition in the form of sanctions.
At UN, Trump Administration Tried to Roll Back Protections for Women
U.S. officials have reportedly been quietly building an international anti-choice coalition.
UN Finds Israel Intentionally Shot Children, Journalists and Disabled People
Sara Hossain, a member of the U.N. independent commission that led the Gaza investigation, discusses more.
Outrage as US-Saudi Coalition Undermines UN Resolution Endorsing Yemen Ceasefire
The ceasefire could quickly collapse if a Security Council resolution endorsing the agreement is not adopted soon.
181 Nations Voted to Help Refugees. Only Hungary and US Voted “No.”
The United States was an outlier at the UN General Assembly in rejecting a framework to coordinate aid to refugees.
We Must Challenge Capitalist “Solutions” to Climate Change
COP24 wants us to drink the same old Kool-Aid in new bottles, but we can and must do better.
Polish Coal Company Announced as First Sponsor of UN Climate Talks
Several other coal-sector companies have been chosen to sponsor this year's climate talks in Katowice.
Pro-Environment Groups Spent Millions on “Green” Midterm Candidates
The most anti-environment administration will face one of the most pro-environment Houses ever elected.