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Official Results Of The Niue Constitutional Amendment Referendum

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:08 pm | Government Of Niue

The two bills that were passed were “Change the title of Premier to Prime Minister” and “Changing the name of the Audit Office to the Auditor General”. More >>

Africa Deserves A Voice On The UN Security Council: Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:05 pm | Investor Insight

Minister Wong said when we look to the world, to Asia, to Europe and to Africa we see our own reflection and we have sought to reflect this rich character back to the world. More >>

Governments, Tech Experts Gather To Boost Regional Commitments Towards Digital Inclusion And Transformation

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:03 pm | UN ESCAP

Policymakers and industry experts today underscored the critical need to bridge the vast digital divide in the region, further calling for breakthrough solutions, more harmonized policy frameworks and increased investments toward scalable innovations ... More >>

Political Collapse: Lessons From Fallen Empires

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:03 pm | Human Bridges

Our investigation of the disastrous society-wide collapses of four premodern polities, China’s Ming Dynasty, the South Asian Mughal Empire, the High Roman Empire, and Renaissance Venice led to the discovery of an unexpected historical pattern. More >>

UN Reports ‘Lethal Tactics’ By Israeli Forces In West Bank

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:02 pm | UN News

Israeli forces continue to employ “lethal war-like tactics” in the West Bank, including airstrikes, with people being killed, injured and displaced, the UN Spokesperson said on Tuesday. More >>

New UN Report Details Nicaragua’s Ongoing Human Rights Crisis

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:02 pm | UN News

The human rights situation in Nicaragua has "seriously deteriorated" over the past year, following arbitrary arrests, mistreatment of detainees, attacks on Indigenous people, and intimidation of political opponents, according to a UN human rights office ... More >>

Make AI Work For Everyone, UN Chief Says

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:01 pm | UN News

The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday called for global cooperation in sharing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), warning that unequal access could exacerbate global inequalities. More >>

Humanitarians Support Civilians Affected By Recent Attacks In Ukraine

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:01 pm | UN News

Aid organizations continue to provide emergency support to people impacted by recent deadly attacks across Ukraine, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Tuesday. More >>

‘Major Milestone’ Immunization Campaign Begins In DPR Korea

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:01 pm | UN News

More than 800,000 children and 120,000 pregnant women will be vaccinated in a nationwide campaign launched on Monday by the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) with the support of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). More >>

New WHO Guidance Takes Aim At ‘Antibiotic Pollution’ From Manufacturing Labs

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:01 pm | UN News

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued its first-ever guidance aimed at curbing antibiotic pollution from manufacturing. More >>

Gaza: UN Humanitarians Ahead Of Polio Vaccination Target

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:00 pm | UN News

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that 161,030 children under 10 have been vaccinated in central Gaza during the first two days of the UN-led mass vaccination campaign, surpassing the initial target of 156,000. More >>

Detained UN Staff In Yemen

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:00 pm | UN Human Rights Office

This Friday marks three months since six of our colleagues in Yemen were arrested by the ‘Ansar Allah’ de facto authorities. More >>

Nicaragua: UN Report Highlights Continued Human Rights Violations And Erosion Of Civic And Democratic Spaces

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:00 pm | UN Human Rights Office

The human rights situation in Nicaragua has seriously deteriorated since last year, with increasing cases of arbitrary detentions, intimidation of opponents, ill-treatment in custody and attacks against Indigenous peoples, according to a report released ... More >>

Recovery And Execution Of Six Hostages By Hamas

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:55 pm | Embassy of Israel in Wellington

Israel demands the release of 101 hostages still left in the Gaza strip and held by Hamas. More >>

UN Special Rapporteur Says Committed To People Of Afghanistan Despite Taliban Barring Entry

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:54 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights

I remain committed to the people of Afghanistan and to supporting a stable, inclusive and prosperous country at peace with itself and its neighbours. More >>

Malaysia: Baram Satellite Images Debunk “No Massive Logging” Claim

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:03 am | Bruno Manser Fonds

Satellite analysis reveals logging road expansion nearing core protection zone of government backed project in the Baram River Basin More >>

Australia: PWDA "Devastated" At The Passage Of The NDIS Amendment Bill

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:03 am | People with Disability Australia - PWDA

PWDA is calling on policymakers to commit to co-developing future reforms through a process where people with disability and their representative organisations are equitable partners. More >>

Growing Challenges For Dems In Arab And Muslim Voting Hotspots Across The U.S.

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:46 pm | Independent Media Institute

While the Gaza War has brought attention to the political influence of Arab and Muslim Americans amid the election season, their growing impact will affect policies beyond the conflict in the Middle East. More >>

The Polio Vaccination Campaign In The Gaza Strip Necessitates An Immediate Ceasefire

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:36 pm | Government Media Office - Gaza

The Ongoing Genocidal War Poses A Real Threat To Civilians More >>

Guterres Highlights Timor-Leste’s ‘Growing International Influence’

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:31 pm | UN News

The UN Secretary-General continued his historic visit to Timor-Leste on Thursday, emphasising the positive role the country can play on the regional stage to help resolve the crisis in war-wracked Myanmar. More >>

Floods, Landslides Wreak Havoc Across South Asia

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:30 pm | UN News

Over 18 million people in Bangladesh have been affected by severe monsoon conditions, with more than 1.2 million families trapped as flash floods submerge vast areas of the country’s east and southeast. More >>

Level Of Unprotected Teenage Sex ‘Worryingly High’, WHO Finds

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:27 pm | UN News

Condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high, according to a new report from the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe. More >>

Disease Concerns Due To Lack Of Clean Water After Severe Flooding In Bangladesh

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:20 pm | World Vision

The scarcity of clean water is a major concern, posing severe health risks and potentially leading to the spread of disease. More >>

Harris’s Failed Opportunity?

Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:02 pm | Independent Media Institute

During her nearly 40-minute-long speech on the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her economic plan for the nation as “an... More >>

Protest Actions Across The World Kick Off Global Fight To End Fossil Fuels

Friday, 13 September 2024, 8:01 pm | Climate Action Network

To be compliant with the goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement, the transition out of oil, gas and coal must be done at a pace and scale required to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. More >>

Half The World Lacks Social Protection Amid Climate Crisis, ILO Warns

Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:59 pm | UN News

Social protection is essential to safeguard people from shocks, but half the world is without any coverage, including over 90 per cent of people living in climate-vulnerable countries, according to a new report released on Thursday by the International Labour ... More >>

Guterres Condemns Death Of 6 UNRWA Staff And 12 Others In Israeli Strike, Calls For Independent Probe

Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:57 pm | UN News

The UN chief on Thursday described the continued lack of effective protection for civilians in Gaza during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas as “unconscionable”. More >>

UN Critical Energy Transition Minerals Next Steps: CAN Media Reaction

Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:49 pm | Climate Action Network

The energy transition must be just, equitable, affordable and clean. The CETM panel makes it clear that the necessary and urgent energy transition to 100% renewables is no shortcut to upholding the highest standards for human rights, indigenous peoples ... More >>

Labour Mobility: Financial Benefits Raise Issues Of Child Rights

Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:47 pm | UNICEF Pacific

The study highlights that despite the financial benefits of remittances from labour mobility schemes, improper management of these funds often leads to insufficient family support and tensions. More >>

Democracy May Not Always Guarantee Strong Workers’ Rights, But It Helps Fight For Them

Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:44 pm | ITUC

This International Day for Democracy, 15 September, is particularly important because 2024 is a big year for democracy. More >>

ISM Response To US President Biden 11 Sept 24 Statement On The Murder Of Aysenur Eygi

Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:27 pm | International Solidarity Movement

President Biden and his administration are complicit in Aysenur’s death and his statement attempts to elide what the whole world knows: Israel’s violence is funded, sustained, supported, and endorsed by the US. More >>

International Day Of Democracy: Navigating Trust And Technology In The Pacific

Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:10 pm | UNDP Pacific Centre

Today, a staggering 3.7 billion people – half of the world's adults – will have cast their vote in elections by the end of 2024. Yet, two out of three individuals feel their voices go unheard in the political system. This paradox lies at the heart ... More >>

Eyesea And Rapa Nui Municipal Authorities Unite To Combat Ocean Pollution

Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:05 pm | Eyesea

RAPA NUI, September 13, 2024 – In a landmark move to preserve the pristine environment of Rapa Nui, Eyesea and the local municipality have signed an agreement to empower the local community with technology and training to effectively report, monitor, ... More >>

Fiji: Top 10 Consumer Complaints Revealed

Friday, 13 September 2024, 4:58 pm | Consumer Council of Fiji

As the 2023-2024 financial year comes to a close, a new report sheds light on the top 10 most pressing consumer issues in Fiji. This overview offers insights into the challenges faced by consumers, from the surge in financial scams and fraud to ... More >>

Asia Pacific Superyacht Cruising News At Monaco Yacht Show

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 5:27 pm | Asia Pacific Superyachts

Phuket, Thailand…Sept 12, 2024— “Keen interest in Southeast Asia regions is growing rapidly among superyacht captains, owners and industry professionals”, reports Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder and APSA Committee Member, Gordon ... More >>

South Sudan: Refugees Fleeing World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan Confronted With Lack Of Food Across The Border

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 5:03 pm | Save The Children

Refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan are facing hunger and disease in South Sudan as humanitarian funding dries up, food rations are squeezed, and the cost of food soars, Save the Children said. Almost 794,000 refugees and South Sudanese returnees, ... More >>

Call For ‘Solutions Across The Board’ As 79th General Assembly Opens

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 1:41 pm | UN News

10 September The 79th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday afternoon in New York, with incoming President Philemon Yang outlining a vision of unity in diversity and calling for deeper international cooperation to tackle a host of global ... More >>

Activists Condemn Dangers From Maintenance For USS Hawaii At HMAS Stirling

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 1:30 pm | Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition

“The Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition (SAAC) fully supports the protests of people at Rockingham, Fremantle and Perth, and around Australia, at the August 23 docking of the US nuclear-powered attack submarine Hawaii at HMAS Stirling, just 50 kilometres ... More >>

Harris’s Failed Opportunity?

Tuesday, 10 September 2024, 3:19 am | Independent Media Institute

Vice President Kamala Harris's DNC speech promotes an "opportunity economy," but critics argue it lacks true progressive substance, focusing instead on a centrist agenda. More >>

APEC Can Reimagine And Re-build Agri-Food Systems

Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 2:49 pm | APEC

The Asia-Pacific region, with its diverse landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, has a unique opportunity to lead the way in fostering sustainable agricultural practices and ensuring that every individual has access to nutritious and sufficient food. More >>

Youth, Journalists Call On Pacific Leaders To Deliver On Integrity Boost

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 8:26 pm | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Anti-corruption stakeholders are anticipating that as at PIFLM52 last year, leaders will address corruption issues in their final PIFLM53 communique to be released on 30 August. More >>

Powerful ‘I’m Fine’ Burning Man Sculpture Symbolises Ukrainian Resilience

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 7:56 pm | Mahi for Ukraine

The sculpture was inspired by the ironic ‘It’s Fine’ meme. It satirically showcases the duality of what ‘normal’ is in Ukraine; one where Ukrainian people face continued war and heartache yet remain strong and resilient in defying adversity. More >>

Sea Levels Are Rising, So Are We: Pacific Youth Take To The Streets At Pacific Islands Forum

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 7:31 pm | www.350.org.nz

In a creative demonstration of the Pacific Islands Forum’s theme “Build Better Now”, students and youth activists marched through the streets of Tonga in a celebration of resilience and culture. More >>

Hunger Weaponised In Sudan, As Displacement And Violence Reach Unprecedented Levels

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:49 pm | World Vision

After more than 500 days of conflict, Sudan is experiencing the largest displacement of children in the world today, while hunger is being weaponised by warring parties. More >>

Why Poverty Reduction Under Capitalism Is A Myth

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 9:49 am | Independent Media Institute

From its beginnings, the capitalist economic system produced both critics & celebrants, those who felt victimized & those who felt blessed. Where victims & critics developed analyses, demands, & proposals for change, beneficiaries, & celebrants developed ... More >>

Children Injured In One Of The Biggest Attacks On Ukraine Since Start Of Full-Scale War

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 9:09 am | Save The Children

Sonia Khush, Save the Children’s Country Director in Ukraine, said: "Hundreds of drones and missiles have struck Ukraine in recent hours, with at least four children have injured in the strikes according to local reports. More >>

Refugee Paralympic Team Set To Shine In Paris As ‘Inspiration To Us All’

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 8:57 am | UN News

With only two days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, this year’s Refugee Paralympic Team is gearing up to shine as an “inspiration to us all,” says the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. More >>

Rights Experts Reveal Impact Of Poland’s Restrictive Abortion Laws On Women

Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 8:52 am | UN News

The rights of women in Poland are currently being violated due to restrictive abortion laws that have contributed to “several preventable deaths,” according to independent rights experts on Monday. More >>

EU Commissioner Breton: Stop Politicising The Digital Services Act

Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:13 pm | Access Now

The Digital Services Act must not become a tool for politically driven interventions. Its enforcement should be based on evidence and uphold users’ fundamental rights, including freedom of expression. More >>

UN Expert Urges UK Government To Prioritise The Review Of Indefinite Prison Sentences

Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:08 pm | UN Special Procedures - Human Rights

Close to 2,800 people currently remain in prison serving an IPP sentence, with more than 200 others held in secure hospitals. More >>

Reaching The Unreached Migrants In Unorganised Workforce With Health Services

Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:04 pm | CNS

According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment of Government of India, the workers in the unorganised sector constitute about 93% of the total workforce in the country. A lot of them are informal migrant workers who live in difficult conditions and are ... More >>

APEC Ministers Issue Trujillo Statement

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:55 pm | APEC

The statement reflects the outcomes of the 9th APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting chaired by Ángel Manero Campos, Peru’s Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation. More >>

Ukraine: Ratify Rome Statute, Ensure Accountability For Atrocity Crimes

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:42 pm | Fortify Rights

Parliamentarians set to vote on ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court More >>

Strength In Numbers: How Women's Agricultural Associations Boost Outcomes And Competitiveness

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:40 pm | APEC

Associative models are effective ways to encourage various individual women farmers and producers to join together to achieve common objectives. More >>

AIDS Deaths Declining Globally Except In Eastern Europe And Central Asia

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:37 pm | CNS

AIDS-related deaths have declined worldwide except in Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. The latest data from joint United Nations programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) released last month shows that as compared to 2010, AIDS-related deaths have declined ... More >>

Climate Advocates Set Strong Expectations At The Start Of The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Monday, 26 August 2024, 8:22 pm | www.350.org.nz

Pacific climate activists alongside Tongan youth organisations will demonstrate their vision for a Transformative Resilient Pasifiki and their calls on political leaders for the week. More >>

MRD Pays Courtesy; Conducts Consultation On Draft CDF Regulation In Choiseul Province

Monday, 26 August 2024, 6:02 pm | Solomon Islands MRD

Consultation for the CDF Act 2023 Regulation commenced in Honiara with the Integrity Institutions on August 2, followed by Guadalcanal on August 7 and Choiseul Province on August 23, 2024. Consultation for Makira Province will continue this week. More >>

Navigating Technological Change: AI, Innovation And Inclusion In APEC

Monday, 26 August 2024, 2:20 pm | APEC

Throughout the year, APEC has focused on inclusive digital transformation, financial inclusion, and open finance—tools that will empower the untapped economic potential within our communities. More >>

Shaping The Future Of Asia-Pacific Trade: Insights From The Third FTAAP Dialogue

Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:08 am | APEC

In a world increasingly defined by rapid technological advancements, climate change and evolving economic landscapes, the need for a cohesive, forward-thinking approach to trade in the Asia-Pacific region has never been more urgent. More >>

Middle East: ‘No Time To Lose’ In Negotiating Ceasefire And Gaza Hostage Release: Top UN Envoy

Monday, 26 August 2024, 9:04 am | UN News

Against the backdrop of another major escalation across the Blue Line dividing southern Lebanon and Israel on Sunday, the UN’s top Middle East envoy said on Sunday “there is no time to lose” for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of all hostages. More >>

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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