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The power of future thinking – including thinking about UN reforms
Professor Zhang WeiWei, Fudan University, and Jan Oberg. It was indeed an honour and a joy to have this conversation about the global future with one of the most respected, outspoken and productive Chinese social science scholars, Professor Zhang Weiwei. It…
The United Nations Recognizes Surrogacy as Violence and Calls for its Universal Abolition
(Français ci-dessous) Paris The Casablanca Declaration welcomes the report presented on 14 July 2025 by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Ms. Reem Alsalem, which marks a historic breakthrough in the fight against surrogacy (see the…
Condemn all UN member states: They spend 100 times more on militarism than on the entire UN system
But did you know? Is this discussed now when the UN turn 80 in October? No, politicians, media and scholars generally focus on war and ignore humanity’s most important peace-maker. By Jan Oberg “UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 2025 (IPS) –…
MSF report: GHF-run food distributions in Gaza are sites of “orchestrated killing and dehumanisation” that must be shutdown
An analysis of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical data, patients’ testimonies, and first-hand medical witnessing at two MSF clinics in Gaza, Palestine, point to both targeted and indiscriminate violence by Israeli forces and private American contractors against starved Palestinians at…
From FfD4 Sevilla to Brazil COP30: Rethinking Climate for Sustainable Development
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Sevilla from 30 June to 3 July 2025, marked a decisive yet delicate moment for global climate and economic governance. With over 15,000 participants including 70+ heads of state,…
Reimagining the Global Financial Architecture: UN NGO Committee Side Event Sparks Urgent Call for Inclusive Reform
At the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD) in Sevilla, Spain, July 2, 2025, the NGO Committee on FfD hosted a pivotal side event titled “Reimagining the Global Financial Architecture”, gathering high-level representatives and grassroots leaders…
Fasting for Gazans: Kathy Kelly’s “Other Lands Have Dreams — Day 33
This will be the final of the “Fast for Gaza” conversations with peacemaker Kathy Kelly. It was the beginning of a brutal heat wave in NYC; we found a shady spot on the UN side of 1st Avenue. On the…
Statement by H.E. Mr. Amir Saeid Iravani Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Before the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting
We thank Anthony Donovan for providing Pressenza in NYC with the transcript of the statement delivered today, June 22, 2025, by Iran’s Ambassador to the U.N. during the Security Council Emergency Meeting. Thank you, Madam President, for your valuable efforts…
Prominent U.S. economist calls on West to have dialogue with rest of world
Prominent U.S. economist Jeffrey Sachs on Monday called on the West, particularly the United States, to have dialogue with the rest of the world. He made the appeal at a UN event to mark the first anniversary of the International…
Fasting for Gazans; Kathy Kelly / Brian Terrell — Day 16
This is Day 16 of the Veterans for Peace “40-Day Fast for Gaza.” https://embed.acast.com/$/5ca4a75d29388cc466cf4481/fasting-for-gazans-kathy-kelly-brian-terrell-day-16? Since May 22, 2025, I’ve been speaking with peacemaker Kathy Kelly, who has been fasting to raise awareness about the starvation of the citizens of Gaza. It…
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