In Turning the Tide Against Female Genital Mutilation, Survivors Can Be Effective Agents of Change
This year’s global campaign on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation focuses on the voices, stories and initiatives of survivors in leading the #EndFGM movement.
Eleanor Roosevelt in the UN Chronicle (1946–1949): On the Making of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Today, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights continues to have remarkable influence, not least as the point of origin for our ample collection of human rights treaties, laws, instruments and mechanisms.
Rising Hopes Amid Rising Seas: Developments in International Law Addressing the Threat of Sea-Level Rise
The impacts of sea-level rise linked to climate change raise important questions of international law.
Navigating the Intersection of Climate Action, Clean Energy and Poverty Eradication
Clean energy lies at the intersection of two of the most difficult problems facing humanity—climate change and extreme poverty.
Combating Hatred: Holocaust Memory and Education in Today’s World
Learning about the Holocaust and how it relates to contemporary human rights issues can help shine a light on prejudice, discrimination and “otheringâ€.
The United Nations Is Not Leaving the Sudan
The United Nations, together with national and humanitarian partners, are delivering life-saving assistance and services to people across the Sudan.
Valuing Data Enrichment Workers: The Case for a Human-Centric Approach to AI Development
Through action or inaction, it is people, not machines, who will determine what tomorrow’s society will look like.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75: Our Shared Values and Path to Solutions
As we navigate these fractious and uncertain times, the Declaration’s enduring power lies in its promise of rights as solutions.
Compelled to Act: Eleanor Roosevelt, a Fearful World and an International Vision of Human Rights
The battle to create an international vision of human rights drew on every skill Eleanor Roosevelt possessed—and challenged her in ways she never envisioned.
An Urgent Call for Justice and Â鶹´«Ã½: Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Amid Escalating Violence in Gaza
We call on everyone to transcend the anguish and horrors wrought upon civilians by the current conflict in Gaza and reaffirm our collective commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to international law.
Designed for Service: The Role of Television in Today’s Troubled World
World Television Day is not so much a celebration of the technology, but rather of the noble ideals that it can be used to support.
A Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock “Made in Africaâ€
The interplay between the burgeoning African middle class, intra-African trade and industrialization can be leveraged to boost Africa’s economic prosperity.
Philosophy's Essential Role in Shaping a Humanistic Future: The Case of Ethics in Technology and Mental Health
Technological advances in the mental health domain may modify our practices, and for this reason we are forced to exercise ethical caution.
Inequality, Tsunamis and the Climate Crisis: Achieving a Resilient Future for All
Disaster risk reduction, which lies at the nexus of development, humanitarian response and climate change, will strengthen resilience in each area, saving lives and ultimately advancing sustainable development.
It’s All about Cities: We Mustn’t Flip the Coin on Sustainable Investment
The world must invest in its urban future, and this will require innovative financing instruments and new, diversified funding sources.