United Nations & Global Politics

Info on United Nations & Global Politics

United Nations - UN[1097]
International GOs[1]
Non-Aligned Movement[12]
Global Governance & Institutions
Organisation of the Islamic Conference - OIC[34]
Global Leadership Foundation[20]
The Elders (Global)[73]
Global War on Drugs[438]
Strategic Empathy[9]
Silent Diplomacy[8]
Detente[1]
NGOs[11]
Neutrality[5]
Multipolar World[41]

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Montage of the members of The Elders organisation. On a black background in the top left corner Nelson Mandela looks down on many images of the current members

The Elders Organisation – NGO for Peace and Human Rights

Brought together by Nelson Mandela in 2007, this organisation of global leaders work together to advocate for social justice, human rights, and peace. Their mission is to build a world where people live in peace, are conscious of our common humanity and our shared responsibilities for each other, the planet, and future generations. In their new strategy for 2023 – 2027 the focus will be on addressing humanity’s existential threats which put all of humanity at risk. These include global cooperation on the climate crisis, preparedness for future pandemics, nuclear weapon disarmament, and conflict resolution.

The Elders Organisation – NGO for Peace and Human Rights

Are we on target to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals?

In 2015, 17 targets were esablished globally to help create a more sustainable future for everybody. With the goals set to be acheived by 2030, how is your country performing? Find information on implementation, the success stories, and countries and industries who still have much work to do.

Are we on target to reaching the Sustainable Development Goals?

The war on drugs explained

Originally started in the U.S, the now global campaign is fighting the production, distribution, and consumption of illegal drugs. Societies and families are torn apart, and gang culture terrorizes neighbourhoods. Find here organizations working on drug policy, the pro's and con's of decriminalisation and legalisation, as well as treatment and harm reduction programmes.

The war on drugs explained

Who are the WHO, and why have the U.S. cut their ties?

The World Helath Organization is tasked with promoting health, and preventing, and ending global disease. No easy feat in 2020, when faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. They have (rightly or wrongly,) been criticized for bias towards certain countries, and ignoring important reports about the virus's spread. Find out more here, and learn what it will mean when the U.S. halts its funding.

Who are the WHO, and why have the U.S. cut their ties?

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