Institutionalising Global Deliberation: Who, When, Where, For What?

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By Melisa Ross, Global Citizens’ Assembly Network / Claire Mellier, Iswe Foundation / Nicole Curato, University of Canberra

Ongoing killing and displacement of women and girls in Lebanon under a fragile ceasefire

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Remarks by Moez Doraid, UN Women Regional Director for Arab States – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

AIPNEE at ADB Governor’s Meeting

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From the ADB Governor’s Meeting held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) co-organized a session with Asia Indigenous Peoples’ Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) on the 5th May, titled "From Policy to Practise: Advancing Indigenous Peoples' Leadership in the Energy Transition."

Asia and the Pacific Must Build Shared Resilience—ADB President

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SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN (4 May 2026) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda opened ADB’s 59th Annual Meeting today by urging Asia and the Pacific to “act together to develop together” through stronger cross-border connections that drive resilience and inclusive growth.

Democracy and the 2030 Agenda: How Is Democracy Addressed in the Voluntary National Reviews?

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Voluntary national reviews are the main global mechanism through which United Nations Member States report on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

Solidarity Statement of Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy For the 42nd People’s Cordillera Day

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The Asia Indigenous Peoples Network on Extractive Industries and Energy (AIPNEE) extends its warmest greetings of solidarity to the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) and the Indigenous Peoples of the Cordillera as we celebrate the 42nd Annual People’s Cordillera Day.

My Dad

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My dad's memorial service took place on May 7 at the National Veteran's Cemetery in Riverside and also at Chabad Mission Viejo that evening. In the memorial at Chabad to start off I read this note that I had written to my dad for father's day in 2025. The second part was what I said at the memorial. My dad was a really great person and he will always be with me.

Survey: Help shape the future of sport for impact

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As the global sport ecosystem evolves, understanding how UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is perceived by partners like you is essential to strengthening meaningful, high-impact collaborations.

Experts: Santa Marta Conference (April 24-29) a Landmark Moment for Fossil Fuel Phaseout

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WASHINGTON / GENEVA / SANTA MARTA (Colombia), April 15, 2026 – Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) experts are available to comment on the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels taking place April 24-29 in Santa Marta, Colombia, a landmark moment in international efforts to phase out fossil fuels.

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