United Nations (UN)
Ethnic Cleansing: Meaning, Examples and International Law
Ethnic cleansing is the violent removal of a group from a territory; international law prosecutes its acts as specific crimes.
Internally Displaced Persons: Definition, Protection and Humanitarian Challenges
Internally displaced persons flee danger without crossing a border, which makes protection depend on national responsibility, humanitarian access and durable solutions.
UN Security Council: Veto, Reform, and Legitimacy
How the UN Security Council works, why the veto exists, and why reform is central to debates over legitimacy.
World Health Organization: Membership, Organs, and Core Functions
Learn how the WHO is governed, funded, and limited as the UN health agency, from its Member States to the IHR and pandemic rules.
International Atomic Energy Agency: History, Functions, and Nuclear Inspections
The IAEA promotes peaceful nuclear technology while using safeguards and inspections to detect diversion toward military purposes.
Women, Peace, and Security: Pillars, Initiatives and Challenges
The WPS agenda protects women and girls in conflict and expands women’s participation in peace and security decisions.
United Nations (UN): History, Founding, Purposes and Organs
What is the UN? The United Nations is the main global organization for peace, security, cooperation, human rights and development.
What is the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs?
The SDGs are 17 objectives to ensure world peace and prosperity, now and into the future. However, their implementation has been facing difficulties.
Lula’s 2023 UN Speech: Summary and Analysis
Lula’s speech touched on themes that are important to Brazil, but it barely discussed Ukraine and the UN Security Council.
António Guterres’ 2023 UN Speech: Summary and Analysis
Guterres addressed major crises and urged states to reform institutions, fund humanitarian relief and act on climate change.
What is the General Debate of the UN General Assembly?
The General Debate is a high-level annual meeting in New York, where world leaders deliver speeches and negotiate on the sidelines.