The U.N. General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparations and the return of cultural artifacts. While widely supported, the measure faced opposition from the United States and a few others over legal and historical concerns.
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UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations
A U.N.-backed panel says racist rhetoric by U.S. leaders and strict immigration enforcement have contributed to serious human rights violations, urging the U.S. to review its policies and halt enforcement near schools, hospitals, and churches.
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From Washington to Bogotá, protests grow as Maduro faces US judge
The arrest and transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to a U.S. federal court sparked widespread protests across the United States and abroad, with demonstrators questioning the legality and consequences of the 47th U.S. president’s action. As Maduro appeared under heavy guard in Manhattan, rallies erupted from New York to Bogotá and Caracas, drawing condemnation from global leaders and deepening international tensions over U.S. intervention and international law.
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UN aid coordination agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33B after lowest annual support in a decade
By The Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.’s humanitarian aid coordination office is downsizing its appeal for annual funding in 2026 after support this year, mostly from Western governments, plunged to the lowest level in a decade. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Dec. 8 it was seeking $33 […]
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Fostering inclusive societies: Breaking barriers for persons with disabilities
Wayne Campbell highlights the systemic barriers—attitudinal, physical, transportation and policy-driven—that continue to limit the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the Caribbean and globally. He emphasizes the importance of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy and calls for stronger enforcement of inclusive policies, meaningful participation of people with lived experience, and societal commitment to creating disability-inclusive societies.
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Sudan: In the face of dastardly acts, the world remains silent
Jennifer R. Farmer is the author of “First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life,” and founder of the social good public relations firm, Spotlight PR LLC. Farmer urges the world to confront the ongoing atrocities in Sudan, arguing that true commitment to the value of Black lives must include protecting Sudanese civilians from genocide and mass suffering.
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Boko Haram’s resurgence: Why Nigeria’s military is struggling to hold the line
A resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in northeast Nigeria, marked by overrun military outposts and deadly raids, is fueling fears of a return to peak insurgency levels despite government claims of progress.
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The US has revoked visas for South Sudanese while civil war threatens at home
The Trump administration has revoked all U.S. visas for South Sudanese nationals, citing the country’s failure to accept deportees—an action South Sudan criticized as unfair and based on a mistaken identity. This move threatens to return individuals to a nation facing renewed civil unrest and underscores the stark shift in U.S. policy toward a country it once helped to independence.
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Rwanda-backed rebels enter outskirts of strategic city in what Congo calls ‘declaration of war’
Rwanda-backed rebels have launched a declaration of war against the city of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing mass panic and humanitarian crises, with the United Nations calling for a ceasefire and the United States and France urging Rwanda to withdraw its support to the rebels.
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Engendering climate resilient societies for sustainable development
Caribbean governments must pay more attention to climate change and the rebuilding process must include technologies associated with renewable energies, such as solar windows, to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
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Climate change spurs food insecurity, heatwaves and natural calamities in Africa
Africa is disproportionately affected by climate change, with 110 million people affected by climate, weather and water-related hazards in 2022, and the rate of temperature increase in Africa has accelerated in recent decades.
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2024 marks first ever International Day of Play
Play is a fundamental right of every child and is essential for learning, socialization, emotional development, and physical health, and governments and other stakeholders must prioritize policies, training, and funding to integrate play into education and community settings worldwide.