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SYNDICATION, UNITED NATIONS2015-10-272023-07-12

UN Managed ‘to Save Humanity from Hell’

By Somar Wijayadasa* | IDN-InDepthNews Viewpoint

“Enlightened Universe”, a monumental art installation by Spanish artist Cristóbal Gabarrón was unveiled on October 24 in Central Park in New York City in celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. UN Photo/Cia Pak

NEW YORK (IDN) – October 24 marked the 70th anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the Charter of the United Nations, an intergovernmental organisation, which was created to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, protect human rights, maintain international peace and security, and uphold international law.

Global Goals2015-10-272023-07-10

Japan: Expo 2015 – Neue Stiftung präsentiert sich als Entwicklungspartner

Von Robert Johnson

BERLIN/MAILAND (IDN*) – “Es geht darum, durch globales Handeln die Zukunft unseres Planeten und das Recht künftiger Generationen auf ein gesundes und erfülltes Leben überall auf der Welt zu sichern”, heißt es im Bericht über die Menschliche Entwicklung 2011, einer unabhängigen, von dem UN-Entwicklungsprogramm (UNDP) in Auftrag gegebenen Publikation. “Dies ist die große Herausforderung für die Entwicklung im 21. Jahrhundert.”

ARMAMENTS2015-10-262023-07-10

Australia Under Heavy Criticism For Nuclear Agreement with India

By Neena Bhandari | IDN-InDepthNews Analysis

SYDNEY (IDN) – Though the Australian Parliament has not yet ratified the Australia-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signed in 2014, civil society, environment and disarmament advocates caution that sale of uranium to India would fuel a nuclear arms race in the region and undermine Australia’s strong credentials as an exponent of nuclear safeguards policies.

Migration2015-10-262023-07-10

Large-scale Migration is Ushering in an Era of ‘Migitalisation’

By Lisa Monique Söderlindh* | IDN-InDepthNews Viewpoint

STOCKHOLM (IDN) – Megatrends such as internationalisation, globalisation, urbanisation and digitalisation have been celebrated for decades; but the master narrative of humanity has yet to earn its fame. Now is the time for “migitalisation” to stage the scene.

ARMAMENTS2015-10-252023-07-10

Saudi Nuclear Blustering Remains Hollow – for Now

By Emad Mekay* | IDN-InDepthNews Analysis

CAIRO (IDN) – When the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal was announced in July, the image in state-controlled Saudi media was of Western powers caving in to a new powerful neighboring foe. The usually reticent Saudi officials paid the usual diplomatic lip-service to the agreement but social media, academia and state-owned news outlet all portrayed a different picture; profound Saudi anxiety that included statements that the oil-rich country can use its wealth to go nuclear.

Asia-Pacific2015-10-252023-07-10

A Young Japanese Foundation Reaches Out to the World

By Robert Johnson | IDN-InDepthNews Feature

BERLIN | MILAN (IDN) – “To safeguard the future of the planet and the right of future generations everywhere to live healthy and fulfilling lives. This is the great development challenge of the 21st century,” declared the Human Development Report 2011, an independent publication commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme.

DEVNET2015-10-252023-07-10

A Young Japanese Foundation Reaches Out to the World

GLOBAL ISSUES2015-10-242023-07-10

UN Report Highlights Women’s Role in Countering Terrorism

By Fabíola Ortiz | IDN-InDepthNews Analysis

NEW YORK (IDN) – Two landmark studies are contributing to fostering global citizenship, by pleading not only for gender equality as such but also stressing the crucial role women can play and are playing in resolving conflict, overcoming violence, countering terrorism and bringing about peace and security.

SYNDICATION, UNITED NATIONS2015-10-232023-07-12

Nuclear Power Plants on the Rise – UN Agency Concerned

By Ranjit Fernando | IDN-InDepthNews Analysis

UNITED NATIONS (IDN) – The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is mandated to promote the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear technologies, says the global nuclear landscape continues to change – amidst a rise in power plants worldwide.

Global Goals2015-10-232023-07-10

Abrüstung: EU erhöht Unterstützung für Inkrafttreten des Atomteststoppabkommens

Von Jaya Ramachandran

BERLIN (IDN) – Mit Blick auf das geplante Inkrafttreten des Atomteststoppabkommens (CTBT) hat die Europäische Union beschlossen, der Vorbereitungskommission der Organisation des Vertrags über das umfassende Verbot von Nuklearversuchen (CTBTO) zusätzliche drei Millionen Euro bereitzustellen. Damit ist die freiwillige finanzielle Unterstützung, die die EU seit 2006 leistet, auf etwa 19 Millionen Euro gestiegen.