Rights
Video of Woman’s Execution Prompts Afghan Demonstration Against Gender-Based Violence
For the second time this year, Afghan women took to Kabul’s streets to demonstrate their outrage at a gruesome act of gender-based violence. This time, the demonstration was prompted by the videotaped execution of a young woman in a village less than two hours from the capital.
South Sudan At One: Facts and Figures of a Tumultuous First Year of Independence
One year ago this week, the South declared independence in a peaceful ceremony and was granted membership. These facts and figures tell a story of a rough year 1.
Map of the Day: Who Stands Where On the Arms Trade Treaty
A new website, ArmsTreaty.org, just released this nifty interactive map that displays each country’s position on specific parts of the Arms Trade Treaty currently under negotiation at the UN in New York.
How the Palestinian Issue Totally Sidelined Arms Trade Treaty Talks Yesterday
The first day of negotiations for an Arms Trade Treaty hit a snag when members suggested Palestine participate as a full member state, something the USA and others will not countenance.
3 Things You Need to Know About the Arms Trade Treaty
As the treaty process gets underway in earnest in the next few weeks expect some serious demagoguery from certain quarters. But don’t believe what you read. 3 things you need to know about the Arms Trade Treaty
Destroying Cultural Heritage in Timbuktu
The spiritual and economic lifeblood of a city is poised to be reduced to rubble. This is a very dark day for humanity.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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