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UN Proposes Expanded Role in Protecting Environment in Areas Affected by Armed Conflict
August 21, 2019
On 8 July 2019, the UN International Law Commission adopted 28 draft legal principles on first reading to enhance protection of the environment before, during and after armed conflicts.
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OSCE Observer from Russia Who “Wished Death On Ukrainians” Leaves Ukraine
August 20, 2019
According to a UNIAN article, military experts believe many Russians who participate in the work of international organizations perform tasks for Russian special services.
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Animal Rights Activists Embrace Human Rights Agenda
August 19, 2019
The Discovery Institute’s Wesley Smith explains how the meaning of human rights will be diluted as animal rights researchers call for human rights to be applied to non-human species
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Global Governance Advocates Prepare for G-7 Summit
August 19, 2019
The Global Governance Project has produced for distribution at the upcoming G-7 Biarritz Summit a book containing progressive commentary, dialogue and calls to action “offering solutions to the challenges that threaten fair, equitable growth and development.”
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Canadian University Targets Youth with SDG Training
August 19, 2019
To date, the University of Manitoba has provided about 6,000 college students with training to increase their understanding of the UN SDGs and “empower them to take action on issues such as sustainable development, poverty education, inequality and climate change.