Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe? Mariela Castro: Should the UN Police Sexual Discrimination Around the Globe?
The fact that United Nations has long ceased to play the protective role assigned to it throws its ability to truly advocate for LGBT rights into question.
Jun 7, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
The Civilian Toll in Afghanistan The Civilian Toll in Afghanistan
President Karzai demands investigation, and NATO apologizes—again.
May 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
US Must Back Syria Ceasefire US Must Back Syria Ceasefire
Russia, China support the United Nations plan.
Mar 29, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The International Criminal Court’s First Verdict Provokes Renewed Scrutiny The International Criminal Court’s First Verdict Provokes Renewed Scrutiny
ICC judges found the Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo guilty of conscripting children. Will this conviction make a difference?
Mar 20, 2012 / Barbara Crossette
Jeffrey Sachs: Population Controller? (VIDEO) Jeffrey Sachs: Population Controller? (VIDEO)
Jeff Sachs, who promises he’d lead the World Bank to a new era, proposes more of the same—plus population control. That’s taking us to a new era of Malthus.
Mar 16, 2012 / Laura Flanders
UN Human Rights Council Reports on Abuses in Syria UN Human Rights Council Reports on Abuses in Syria
A new report has found the Assad regime responsible for crimes against humanity. Will it do anything to stop the bloodshed?
Feb 28, 2012 / Barbara Crossette
Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels Why Washington Shouldn’t Arm Syria’s Rebels
It would intensify the civil conflict and provoke a dangerous proxy war with Russia.
Feb 15, 2012 / The Editors
UN Women Limps Toward Its First Anniversary UN Women Limps Toward Its First Anniversary
The newest UN agency, once hailed as the best hope for action on women’s rights, fell short of money and power this year.
Dec 2, 2011 / Barbara Crossette
Human Rights Experts Condemn Chinese Repression of Tibetan Buddhists Human Rights Experts Condemn Chinese Repression of Tibetan Buddhists
China usually manages to quash UN calls for action on its human rights violations. Not this time.
Nov 9, 2011 / Barbara Crossette
Is the Eurozone on the Brink of Collapse? Is the Eurozone on the Brink of Collapse?
The crisis was caused by weak governance, excessive speculation and lax regulation. Austerity will only make the disease worse.
Nov 2, 2011 / Sherle R. Schwenninger