Protests have rocked Uganda since last year, when the government amended the constitution to abolish presidential age limits for President Yoweri Museveni.
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Rights Violations Threaten Credibility of DRC Elections
Restrictions to civil and political rights in the Congo are calling into question the credibility of upcoming presidential elections.
Central African Republic Peace Impossible Without Justice For Victims
UN human rights expert warns true peace in CAR won’t be possible without justice for the hundreds of thousands of victims of human right abuse and violence.
Guatemala’s President Says UN Anti-Graft Body is Threat to Peace
President Jimmy Morales has labeled the U.N. anti-corruption body a “threat to peace” in the Central American nation at the General Assembly this Tuesday.
World Leaders Stress Need To Educate Girls
Leaders of France, Canada and Britain says failure to provide good quality schooling can be “catastrophic” as they call on their peers to educate girls.
What Happens At The UN General Assembly?
Every September, global leaders gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. This year will be on the 25th.
UN General Assembly Pays Tribute To Former UN Chief Annan
After his burial last week, the international community and his family remembered the former UNSG Koffi Annan Friday at the 73rd UNGA as a man of peace dedicated to humanity.
International Day Of Democracy 15 September 2018
International Day of Democracy will mark its 10th anniversary on 15 September 2018. This day has been observed by United Nations member states since 2008.
Why Countries Need A Holistic Approach To Prevent Corruption
IDEA encourages governments, address the issue of money in politics holistically and design preventive measures in a horizontal manner with all stakeholders
Latest Details Raise Concern About China’s Muslim Crackdown
Trump administration Tuesday expressed concern over China’s “worsening crackdown” on minority Muslims in Xinjiang region, considering sanctions in reprisal.