A Dublin woman is calling for urgent help to reunite her daughter, Alma, and granddaughter, Isabella, who have been stranded in Abu Dhabi for over two years due to a travel ban placed on the four-year-old. Since March 2022, Alma and Isabella have been unable to leave the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite Alma winning […]
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As we strive for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion across the world, we must confront the critical issue of disability justice. Disability is not a peripheral issue in the fight for social justice, but a central one. Achieving true social justice demands that disability be woven into every policy discussion and that the needs of […]
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‘The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World’, explores three megatrends young people face including climate disasters, demographic shifts and technological disparities that will dramatically reshape childhood by 2050. “It is shocking that in the 21st century, any child still goes hungry, uneducated, or without even the most […]
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Every year on November 20, the world marks World Children’s Day, a moment to reflect on the rights of children and the progress made in ensuring their well-being. Celebrated globally, this day commemorates the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1989, a landmark treaty that guarantees a range […]
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The United States strongly condemns the sentences announced today in Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) trial of pro-democracy advocates, known as the NSL 47. The 45 defendants sentenced today were aggressively prosecuted, and many now face life-altering imprisonment simply for their peaceful participation in political activities which are protected under the Basic Law of […]
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In a bold move amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward for anyone who provides information leading to the safe return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu’s announcement, made in a video filmed inside Gaza, highlights Israel’s commitment to securing the […]
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In 2024, Saudi Arabia has seen an alarming rise in the number of executions, particularly those involving foreign nationals. According to human rights organizations, the country has executed more than 100 foreigners, marking the highest number ever recorded. This surge in executions is part of a broader trend that has seen Saudi Arabia’s use of […]
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Joint statement of the OSCE Troika VIENNA, On 19 November 2024 — The OSCE Troika – Malta, North Macedonia and Finland – made the following statement: “On this 1000th day since the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we, the OSCE Troika members – Malta, North Macedonia and Finland – reaffirm our steadfast support for the […]
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Press StatementNovember 19, 2024 The United States strongly condemns the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong, who were convicted under the controversial National Security Law (NSL). This case, widely known as the NSL 47, involves individuals who were aggressively prosecuted for peacefully participating in political activities that are protected under Hong Kong’s Basic […]
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The issue of migration has become one of the most divisive and polarizing topics in European politics, particularly in recent years, as the continent grapples with rising numbers of refugees and migrants seeking to cross its borders. While much of the discourse around migration often frames migrants as a burden or threat to national security, […]
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