By Global Issues The outbreak of conflict seven months ago in Sudan has led to “a convergence of a worsening humanitarian calamity and a catastrophic human rights crisis”, according to a senior UN official, and the restive region of Darfur has been particularly badly affected. Read the full story, “Explainer: How Darfur became a ‘humanitarian […]
By Global Issues A pioneer in the study of chimpanzees and a vocal environmental activist, Jane Goodall became a UN Messenger of Peace in 2002. Read the full story, “Stories from the UN Archive: Kissing trees and protecting the natural world”, on globalissues.org → Source: Stories from the UN Archive: Kissing trees and protecting the […]
By Global Issues KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 13 (IPS) – With the US Fed raising interest rates, the world economy is slowing as debt distress spreads across the global South, increasing poverty worldwide to pre-pandemic levels, with the poorest countries faring worst. Read the full story, “Rich Nations, IMF Deepen World Stagnation”, on globalissues.org → […]