Will India Start Providing Public-Health Services for Refugees?
The country is not obligated to provide basic health assistance to refugees, but public opinion is turning against the status quo.
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How Canada Is Starting to Approach Housing as a Human Right
The ruling liberal government has recently introduced a piece of legislation that points to its desire to treat housing as a right for all citizens.
Palestinian President Calls on U.N. to Replace U.S. in Peace Mediation
The U.S. has led efforts to negotiate a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine for over 20 years.
Why We’re Behind on Saving the World
The United Nations' sustainable development goals have two critical problems: they contradict one another, and they focus on economic growth.
Mandatory Detention, Turn-Backs, and Australia’s Complicated History With Refugees
The Australian government has been dealing with a refugee crisis that is the product of decades of complex social and political circumstances.
The Tensions Over U.N. Climate Finance, Captured in One Graph
A look at Fiji's emissions offers insights into why different countries tussle over what to do with climate cash.
Nikki Haley Calls Trump’s U.N. Speech ‘Refreshing’
Haley lauded the president for the fiery, precedent-breaking speech he delivered during the U.N. General Assembly.
Trump’s Rash Words Could ‘Destroy’ Not Only North Korea but Also a Blueprint for a Peaceful Detente
Trump threatens longstanding alliances abroad by suggesting, unilaterally, the destruction of North Korea and the Iran Nuclear Deal, analysts warn.
Why Are the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Stalling?
It's the most ambitious project in the history of humankind. If successful, it would solve many of civilization's most pressing challenges.
Inside the United Nations’ Plan to Govern Marine Environments That Sit Outside Any National Jurisdiction
High seas comprise about two-thirds of the oceans—and no one body or agency is tasked with their governance.