By Global Issues UNITED NATIONS, Mar 07 (IPS) – The overwhelming condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine—which triggered a veto from Russia and an abstention from China last week – has raised a challenging question about the legitimacy of UN memberships of both countries which are permanent members of the Security Council. Read the full […]
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By Global Issues PANAMA CITY, Mar 07 (IPS) – The writer is Climate Change and Energy Policy Advisor, UNDP, Panama The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women’s Day, March 8. Access to clean energy improves women’s lives in a myriad of ways. It supports access to education and quality […]
By Global Issues HAMILTON, Ontario, Mar 07 (IPS) – The following opinion piece is part of series to mark International Women’s Day, March 8. UN Women estimates 150 million women and girls are emerging from poverty by 2030, thanks largely to comprehensive education, labor, and social protection strategies and reforms implemented by governments around the […]