The International Telecommunication Union reports that for first time in history, half of global population is using internet with Africa on the top growth.
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Editorial Cartoons Pack Powerful Messages
Editorial cartoons — also known as political cartoons — have been around as long as there’s been political discourse and dissent.
VIDEO: How Disinformation Is Taking Over The World
Governments from Pakistan to Mexico to Washington are woefully unequipped to combat disinformation warfare. Eastern Europe offers examples of the problem.
VIDEO: Discussion On Relevance Of The United Nations In 21st Century
It is no secret that the international system we have relied on for peace and progress for over 70 years is under strain and even under threat.
World Marks Anti-Corruption Day
Corruption costs the world economy $2.6 trillion each year, according to the United Nations, which is marking International Anti-Corruption Day on Sunday.
Human Rights Activists Killed In Record Numbers Globally
20 years after UN adopted historic declaration to protect human rights defenders, activists are being violent attacked and killed in unprecedented numbers.
VIDEO: A Discussion With Head Of UN Peacekeeping Operations
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) held a seminar on a new and soul searching book “UN Peace Operations in a Changing Global Order”.
VIDEO: NY Times Outlines the Seven Commandments of Fake News
The Pizzagate playbook: same tactics, new technologies. How the seven rules of Soviet disinformation are being used to create today’s fake news stories.
Enhancing the Security of Women in Politics
National Democratic Institute released a new online tool to enhance the security of women in politics as global community celebrates #16Days of Activism.
Women Lawmakers Worldwide Seek to Unite Into Global Network
Female parliamentarians calls for global network to combat issues like online abuse from public, threats to safety and discrimination by male colleagues.