May 31, 2026

UN Experts Praise General Assembly Resolution Emphasizing State Obligations to Combat Climate Change Amidst Rising Environmental Concerns

Pieter Gunst04 mins

In a notable development, over 30 UN special rapporteurs and human rights experts expressed approval for a recent UN General Assembly resolution, which underscores the obligations of state parties in addressing climate change. This endorsement arrives on the heels of a pivotal meteorology report that underscores the attainability of the Paris Agreement’s climate objectives, even…

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UN Urges Comprehensive Regulations to Enhance Child Safety on Online Platforms

Pieter Gunst04 mins

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged countries and tech companies to develop effective regulations for online platforms to enhance the protection of children. This call to action includes the proposal of guidelines with crucial components for developing these regulations. Türk pointed out that such regulations could mitigate potential harms faced by…

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Canada Faces Accusations of Ongoing Genocide Against Indigenous Peoples by International Tribunal

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The Permanent People’s Tribunal (PPT) recently released a preliminary statement finding that Canada’s actions constitute an ongoing genocide against Indigenous peoples. The tribunal, held in Montreal, was convened to address the grave allegations of historical and ongoing inconsistencies in the treatment of Indigenous communities, particularly focusing on the Residential Schools System. These schools have been…

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