UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts

Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts ...

UN votes to affirm responsibility to mitigate climate change, while US votes against

The United Nations voted this week to affirm that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change, ...
Opinion

‘Reparations take many forms’: what the UN’s landmark vote on enslavement means for restorative justice

As the United Nations recognises the transatlantic slave trade as a crime and calls for reparations, a growing ‘global diasporic movement’ is pushing for action ...
The Times of Israel

UN General Assembly, including Israel, votes overwhelmingly to condemn Russia

North Korea, Syria, Belarus, Eritrea vote with Russia; 35 abstain, including China, Iran, India, South Africa; Israel among ...

UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort

The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to support strong action to limit climate change despite recent ...
BBC

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

Several African countries have erected memorials to the victims of slavery, such as this statue in Senegal The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring ...

Bahrain waters down UN proposal over opposition to allowing force to open Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain has significantly watered down a proposed U.N. resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid opposition from China and Russia about allowing countries to use force to secure the critical ...

UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000

The U.N. Security Council has voted to reduce the ceiling for the peacekeeping force in conflict-torn South Sudan to 12,000 troops, down from 17,000.