The United Nations continues to be virtually paralyzed – and remains politically impotent amidst two raging conflicts—as Russia and Israel keep defying the world body. The killings of civilians and the destruction of cities, particularly by Israel, are devastating and continue despite repeated warnings from the UN, its humanitarian agencies, the
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UN GCNB celebrates Sustainability Day 2024
The United Nations Global Compact Network Bangladesh celebrated Sustainability Day 2024 on Wednesday at Hotel Westin Dhaka. The event, themed "Building Resilience: Advancing Sustainability," highlighted the crucial period in Bangladesh’s journey, as it navigates a shifting political landscape, adapts to evolving regulations, and prepares for graduation from the Least Developed Countries
Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness?
UN’s Summit of the Future to Forge a New Path for Humanity
A major event at UN Headquarters – Summit of the Future scheduled for September 22-23– is being billed as a once in a generation opportunity for the international community to grapple with important questions, and forge a new path, for the benefit of all. Nudhara Yusuf, a Research Associate with the
Summit of the Future: On the need for civil society to make its voice count at the UN
In a context of shrinking civic space that threatens civil society participation in an increasing number of countries and all the way to some UN processes, world leaders will gather to discuss the “multilateralism we want” at the Summit of the Future at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The
UNSC’s veto undermines its pact to protect future generations
UN’s five major leaders skip key summit
The United Nations, over the last year, has been relentlessly promoting the upcoming Summit of the Future – scheduled for September 22-23—as a landmark event. And rightly so. But, surprisingly, the provisional list of speakers, released early this week, reflects notable absentees for a high-level summit– the five permanent members (P5) of
79th UNGA: Yunus set to speak at biggest global platform
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is set to leave for New York early Sunday to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which is seen as a big opportunity for him to share his government's economic plans, including what areas specifically the international community can be helpful in strengthening
Guterres assures of full supports towards restoring Bangladesh’s inclusive democracy
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has assured the Bangladesh’s interim government of providing full supports in efforts towards restoring an inclusive and prosperous democracy in the country in a message to Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus In his message, the UN secretary general conveyed best wishes to Prof Yunus
War pushing Gaza to famine, UN warns
The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations warned ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire. Separate diplomatic efforts were also underway for a fresh pause in the worst-ever Gaza war,