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Mandate Renewal of Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity At Risk

July 10, 2019by Rosa Freedman

Given the Human Rights Council’s current composition and priorities, there is a real risk that the independent…

Challenging Binary War Narrative Key to Ending Hostilities in Yemen

July 8, 2019by Janhavi Apte

Framing the crisis in Yemen solely in binary terms does not do justice to the complexities of Yemeni society and the situation on the ground, and inhibits efforts to end the conflict and build peace.

Security Council Pauses UNAMID’s Drawdown While Core Transition Questions Remain

July 3, 2019by Daniel Forti

While the extension does not alter the mission’s transition deadline, it does buy the Security Council more time to grapple with the big…

Key Global Events to Watch in July

July 1, 2019by the Global Observatory

At the start of every month, the Global Observatory posts a list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs.

Despite Gains, LGBTI Organizations Face Continued Opposition

June 28, 2019by Nick J. Mulé

Understanding the tactics states engage in at the UN to resist recognizing and legitimizing LGBTI organizations can help determine ways to counter them.

Climate Action a Cross-Cutting Goal at HLPF

June 27, 2019by Nafiseh Jafarzadeh

HLPF and the Climate Action Summit are important opportunities to seriously assess the work being done to address climate risks, and to underscore the connection of SDG 13 with the entire 2030 Agenda.

After Strategic Review, What Should Be Done With MONUSCO?

June 24, 2019by Yvan Yenda Ilunga

Taking into consideration the spirit of the March Security Council resolution and an evaluation of the state of MONUSCO makes clear the need for a controlled and sound plan for the mission’s exit from the DRC.

Defending the Human Rights of LGBTI People at the UN

June 21, 2019by Sahar Moazami

Progress at the UN in advancing support for and protections of the rights of LGBTI people has not come without challenges.

How Can the Security Council Engage on Climate Change, Peace, and Security?

June 20, 2019by Jake Sherman

In light of its mandate, the extent to which the United Nations Security Council can or should take steps on climate-related peace and security issues is an…

Difficult Questions Remain for Peace and Stability in Post-Bashir Sudan

June 3, 2019by Nasredeen Abdulbari

Given the history of ethnic, religious, and regional fragmentation and today’s military response, it is important that there be dialogue on the issues that can further impede stability and peace in Sudan.

China’s Calculus After the INF Treaty

May 8, 2019by Wu Riqiang

The question of whether China should join the INF Treaty is frequently mentioned in policy debates.

Connecting National Policies to the SDGs in Tackling Internal Displacement

April 19, 2019Masooma Rahmaty and Alice Debarre

Engagement by governments to tackle internal displacement, while leveraging the international community’s growing expertise, will help ensure approaches have positive…

Somalia’s Security Challenges Complicate Transfer of Responsibility to Government

March 11, 2019by Alice Hills

Transferring full security responsibilities to the government of Somalia by the December 2021 target set by the UN…

Political Crisis in Spain Forces General Election

February 26, 2019by Angel Smith

The current Spanish government has found itself under fire from all sides, including opposition leaders and Catalan nationalists.

What Kind of Leadership Does Sustaining Peace Require?

January 18, 2019by Youssef Mahmoud

Much has been written about leaders, about peace, and most recently about peace leadership, but little about leadership for sustaining peace.

Women’s Issues: What Are They?

December 21, 2018by Annie Rubin

Although a buzzword, the term “women’s issues” is regularly used without precise definition, and often has slighting, divisive undertones.

In Peace and in War Gender Equality Is Everyone’s Battle

December 13, 2018by Adam Lupel and Sarah Taylor

Gender equality is a universal agenda and its absence has profound consequences for all of humanity. There is perhaps no area where this becomes clearer than in relation to matters of peace and security.

Why Do Political Challenges in Mali Persist?

December 12, 2018by Alex Thurston

Given that ordinary Malians would have so many reasons for resenting and overthrowing these figures, the question is particularly acute there—why has so much of the status quo persisted for so long?

Is “Human Rights” a Western Concept?

October 17, 2018Ahmed Shaheed and Rose Parris Richter

Critics of the notion that human rights are universal often assert that human rights originated in the West, reflect Western interests, and are a weapon of cultural hegemony or a new form of imperialism.

Key Global Events to Watch in August

August 2, 2018by the Global Observatory

At the start of every month, the Global Observatory posts a list of key upcoming meetings and events that have implications for global affairs.

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