Cross-regional group of states ready to start treaty negotiations on autonomous weapons

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The second meeting of 2025 of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Autonomous Weapons concludes with a crucial show of political will to move toward legal safeguards against automated killing

Commission launches consultation to develop guidelines and Code of Practice on transparent AI systems

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The European Commission will help deployers and providers of generative AI systems to detect and label AI generated or manipulated content.

The AI Panel and Dialogue within the Global Digital Compact

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The AI Panel and Dialogue within the Global Digital Compact is an intergovernmental initiative co-facilitated by Costa Rica and Spain. It aims to establish an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and foster a Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

Hypocrisy

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My feelings about the past few days and how we really don't tell the truth about ourselves or the world

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The Future of Life Award

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The Future of Life Award honours individuals who, without having received much recognition at the time of their achievements, helped make today dramatically better than it might otherwise have been.

After 13 Years, Truth and Reparations for Environmental Defender Elmer Eduardo Campos Álvarez

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August 21, 2025 Beverly Goldberg Lima, Peru – August 20, 2025. After over a decade of legal struggle, Elmer Eduardo Campos Álvarez, an environmental defender from Cajamarca, Peru, has won long-awaited reparations in his case against the commanding officers of the National Police.

UNV: Raising the banner of volunteerism in Zimbabwe

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"That’s how I introduce myself—and it’s more than just a line. For over 15 years, I’ve worked in emergency settings, but nothing has been as meaningful as my current role: serving as a UN Volunteer with UN Women in Zimbabwe, where purpose meets passion every single day. "

"Transparent climate reporting is a vital enabling tool to build stronger evidence base for more ambitious policies, drive greater investment and more resilient economies"

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Below are remarks delivered by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on 3 September 2025, during the high-level opening of the Global Transparency Forum taking place in Songdo, Republic of Korea, from 3-5 September.

Afghanistan: Swift response needed to help those hit by devastating earthquake

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The following is a statement attributable to Katharina Ritz, head of delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan:

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