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International law adapts as climate court cases add up
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The landmark ruling against Switzerland for climate inaction confirmed governments’ obligations to lower greenhouse gas emissions. But what about liability for climate-related damages?
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New wars, new weapons, and lots of ethical questions
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The technology behind “killer robots” has rapidly advanced, but negotiations to limit the use of these weapons are progressing at a snail’s pace at the UN.
Inside Geneva: new wars, new weapons and the Geneva Conventions
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In the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, new autonomous weapons are being deployed. Are we losing the race to control them?
Can UNRWA report restore confidence in the organisation?
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Whether an independent report into the neutrality of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, will reassure the US and Israel remains to be seen.
Sudan: senior Red Cross official reflects on devastating year-long war
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Patrick Youssef, regional director for Africa at the ICRC, talks about the humanitarian needs in Sudan, one of the world’s worst crises.
UN Special Rapporteur urges Council of Europe to recognise the right to a healthy environment
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David R. Boyd explains what the recent ruling condemning Switzerland for climate inaction means for the UN and states’ accountability.
Rwanda: witnessing genocide – and trying to stop it
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Thirty years ago, the Rwandan genocide claimed 800,000 Tutsi lives. The international community asked how those killings could have been prevented.
‘In Gaza, humanitarian workers are not heroes, but victims’
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Just back from Gaza, emergency coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières, Marie-Aure Perreaut Revial, condemns systematic attacks on humanitarian workers.
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At the UN, cities have fewer rights than NGOs. However, cities also want to have a say internationally and are becoming more involved.
UN Office at Geneva must save CHF14 million due to cashflow crisis
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The United Nations Office at Geneva must save $15.5 million (CHF13.9 million) due to an ongoing liquidity crisis. Some of the buildings at its European headquarters are to be temporarily closed.
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In 2024, four billion of us have the chance to vote in elections. Artificial intelligence could play a big and dangerous role.
