Millions of Russians no longer protected by the European Convention on Human Rights
Following Russia’s exclusion from the Council of Europe on 16 March 2022, as a result of its aggression against Ukraine, the Russian Federation will...
Classrooms must be places of ‘peace and learning’
Education is a fundamental human right and “an essential driver for achieving peace and sustainable development”, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored on Friday, the International...
Commission presents guidelines on stricter visa processing for Russian citizens
Commission is presenting guidelines to support Member States' consulates in handling short-stay visa applications lodged by Russian citizens. Taking into account the heightened security...
Climate change in Africa can destabilize ‘countries and entire regions’
Water stress and hazards like withering droughts and devastating floods are hitting African communities, economies and ecosystems hard, according to a new report launched...
New Fund for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Formally Established
The new financial intermediary fund (FIF) for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) was officially established by the FIF Governing Board at its inaugural...
Large scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises ‘many concerns’
A large-scale influx of weapons to conflict-affected zones raises many concerns, including the potential for diversion, the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi...
Environmental Implementation Review- Explainer
Why is the Environmental Implementation Review important?
The Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) helps Member States put in place environmental policies that protect human health, preserve...
Jobs outlook highly uncertain in the wake of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
OECD labour markets bounced back strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the global employment outlook is now highly uncertain according to a new OECD...
Building Trust between Tax Administrations and Large Businesses
Effective taxation of large businesses would benefit from increased efforts to build trust and improve communication between tax administrations and Multinational Enterprises (MNEs), according...
Hungary’s clean energy transition is the key to reach energy independence
Hungary’s transition to clean energy can enable it to achieve greater energy security and independence as it navigates the supply challenges that Russia’s invasion...