Middle East March 7, 2023 Reformist Sudanese general says military leaders refuse to step down Sudanese Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo claims that ruling generals in the African nation refuse to step down and allow for a democratic transition to civilian government.
VIDEO July 22, 2021 Biden administration examines human rights in America and abroad State Department correspondent Rich Edson reports on the Biden administration imposing new sanctions on Cuba.
Reform June 13, 2019 In tight job market, companies look to ex-cons to fill jobs In today’s tight job market, more employers are turning to unconventional programs and looking for workers in unusual places -- like behind bars.
UNITED NATIONS May 16, 2018 Trump meeting with UN chief: Handshake or showdown? When United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres meets with U.S. legislators and President Donald Trump this week, one of the big questions will be whether he can guarantee the sweeping U.N. reforms promised last year — as “absolutely essential” protection from the anticipated hostility of the Trump Administration.
UNITED NATIONS February 28, 2018 Reform or else: Rich donor countries threaten money cutoff to end sexual abuse in aid organizations Rich countries that donate the lion's share of money to U.N. operations are demanding action on continued reports of sexual abuse in aid organizations.
Reform June 16, 2017 UN debates 'cultural appropriation,' trademarking indigenous cultural expressions Should indigenous groups around the globe have the same intellectual-property rights afforded to musicians, filmmakers and other artists? The question comes from an emerging concern about what some refer to as “cultural appropriation.”
Peacekeeping March 31, 2016 US group says 98 girls sexually abused by UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic A U.S.-based advocacy group says 98 girls in Central African Republic reported they were sexually abused by international peacekeepers, and three girls told U.N. staff they were tied up, undressed and forced to have sex with a dog by a French military commander in 2014.
Reform December 12, 2015 Palestinians restart bid for further UN recognition In a surprise move that could derail U.S. peace efforts, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday resumed a campaign for further U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state, despite a previous promise to suspend such efforts during nine months of negotiations with Israel.
Reform December 4, 2015 UN gathers evidence of gruesome attacks in South Sudan conflict Officials in South Sudan say the U.N. has gathered evidence of gruesome attacks being carried out in the country's month-old conflict.
Reform November 30, 2015 Vatican 'regrets' damning UN report on abuse Vatican says it regrets UN attempt to interfere with church teaching in damning abuse report.
