The President of Cyprus addressed the United Nations Assembly, questioning if we have the determination to prioritize peace.
Mr. Christodoulides reiterated his disapproval of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and encouraged member countries to fulfill the obligations outlined in the United Nations Charter. Mr. Christodoulides stated that the atrocities of World War II, which originated in Europe and affected…
During the UN Assembly, Bosnia and Herzegovina strongly criticizes external interference in its government bodies.
Mr. Komsic expressed his disapproval of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, arguing that it disproportionately prioritizes migrants as the primary recipients of SDGs and neglects to properly address the overall consequences of immigration. He accused larger nations of deliberately…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the United Nations General Assembly, urging the international community to have the courage to address and heal the current divides in the world.
Therefore, he declared that the current priority is increased cooperation among nations. “Today, and particularly on this day, we require the bravery, innovative drive, and determination to bridge the gaps that have become even wider.” A multipolar world Chancellor Scholz…
Brazil’s former president, Lula da Silva, stated at the UN Assembly that armed conflicts are a violation of human rationality.
Global inequalities According to Mr. Silva, the global population is facing growing inequality due to multiple crises such as COVID-19, security concerns, racial discrimination, intolerance, and limited access to basic needs like food and clean water. It is crucial that…
According to Biden, by uniting, we have the ability to overcome any obstacle.
However, he expressed strong support for Kyiv and noted that for the second consecutive year, the annual discussion at the UN General Assembly is overshadowed by “the shadow of war” due to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine without provocation. The…
The goal of achieving the SDGs for small island states is a daunting task, as stated in a blog by the UN Resident Coordinator.
According to Joanna Kazana, the UN Resident Coordinator for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao, and Sint Maarten. On September 18th, nations from across the globe will gather in New York for the SDG Summit to evaluate the advancements made towards…
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the border between the United States and Mexico is considered the most dangerous land route for migration, with the highest number of fatalities.
Almost 50% of fatalities at the border were associated with the dangerous journey through the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts. Michele Klein Solomon, the Regional Director for Central and North America and the Caribbean at IOM, stressed the urgency for States…
There is currently an extraordinary crisis of child migration occurring throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
According to UNICEF, approximately 25% of migrant children in the region have been forced to leave their homes due to factors such as gang violence, instability, poverty, and climate change. This percentage is almost double the global average of 13%….
Many individuals are putting their lives at risk to cross the treacherous Darien Gap.
According to OHCHR, the number of individuals who have traversed the Darien Gap in 2020 in order to reach North America has exceeded 330,000, the highest figure ever documented. Out of every five people, one was a child. Possibility of…
A United Nations expert is calling for global assistance in addressing the climate crisis in The Bahamas.
Attiya Waris, the UN’s Independent Expert on foreign debt, international financial obligations, and human rights, stated that The Bahamas must engage in long-term financial planning to tackle its susceptibility to climate changes and reliance on tourism. This was expressed at…