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Diplomacy Defeats War for a Change
More than sanctions and centrifuges are at stake in Iranu2019s nuclear deal.
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Pledges for Humanitarian Aid to Syria Fall Short of Target by Billions
More than 12 million people inside Syria are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
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UN Security Council Focuses on Children as Victims of Armed Groups
France called the meeting to urge countries to address the issue of violations of children's rights in conflict areas.
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At UN Conference, Domestic Workers Push for International Labor Standards
US domestic workers are legally barred from joining unions.
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Monica Jones to the UN: US Must Decriminalize Sex Work
The US must recognize that sex workers have human rights, just like everyone else.
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From Good Ole Boy to Progressive Activist: One Man’s Story
James Gustave Speth traces his transition from a good ole boy to vocal antiracist.
As UN Backs Fossil Fuel Divestment, Bill McKibben on Vanuatu, Oxford Vote, California Water Crisis
McKibben links the storm to global warming.
Women’s Coalition Launches “Vision Statement” for Feminist Alternative Approaches to Sustainable Development at UN
The Post 2015 Women's Coalition will launch their Vision Statement for feminist alternative approaches to sustainable development.
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Everyone Benefits From More Women in Power
In terms of women's access to decision-making, representation remains low.
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Let Us No Longer Keep Silent About Torture
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights points out that the United States has a duty to guarantee accountability for torture.