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‘They deserve to know the truth’: UN rights chief demands probe into staffer’s death in Houthi custody
The UN human rights chief on Saturday demanded an independent investigation into the death of a Yemeni colleague held by...
Somalia looks to the future as the UN’s political mission closes
“The story of the UN's political engagement in Somalia has been one of persistence, partnership and adaptation,” Raisedon Zenenga, the...
Green Cities Can Make Room for New Homes and the Farms That Feed Them
ROME, October 30 (IPS) - A field at the edge of a growing city may be worth far more than...
New Biodiversity Pledges Emerge at COP17, But Funding Gap Persists
YEREVAN, Armenia, October 30 (IPS) - The second week of COP17 was dominated by discussions on biodiversity finance, with new...
Women and Girls’ Death Toll in Armed Conflict Doubles since 2021
NEW YORK, October 30 (IPS) - More than 37,000 civilians were killed in conflict last year. Women and girls accounted...
