This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has welcomed Colombia’s first convictions under its transitional justice tribunal, calling sentences handed down to former rebel commanders “a crucial milestone on the path to accountability,” in the words of human rights chief Volker Türk. “After decades of atrocity upon atrocity, these convictions represent a […]UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN has welcomed Colombia’s first convictions under its transitional justice tribunal, calling sentences handed down to former rebel commanders “a crucial milestone on the path to accountability,” in the words of human rights chief Volker Türk. “After decades of atrocity upon atrocity, these convictions represent a […]Parliament adopts its position on the future of EU agriculture policy
September 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want a bigger stand-alone post-2027 agriculture budget, with less red tape for farmers and incentives to achieve environmental and social objectives. Parliament says the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must not be integrated with other funding areas or become part of a wider […]In South Asia, anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures
July 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the region’s poorest women and girls – and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical. The warning, issued jointly by UN agencies and the regional […]Beyond the Clinic
June 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Samaa Tarek Hassan is an MBBS student at Mansoura University, Egypt. She is affiliated with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions expressed in this piece belong strictly to the writer and do not necessarily reflect IFMSA’s view on […]UN reiterates call for urgent de-escalation amid Iran-Israel conflict, worsening Gaza crisis
June 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Senior UN officials reiterated an appeal for urgent restraint on Saturday as conflict spiral between Israel and Iran, amid a wider regional crisis exacerbated by Israel’s war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian situation facing Palestinian civilians. In a joint call to de-escalate, UN agencies have warned […]UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
May 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week. In a statement released by the UN Humanitarian Country Team – which leads […]Stuck in the middle? Indebted nations plot path to growth amid global trade upheaval
April 30, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Faced with mounting debt and economic stagnation, middle-income countries have issued a call for financial reform, sustainable investment, and a roadmap to escape the so-called “middle-income trap,” at a UN-backed international conference held in Manila, Philippines, which concluded on Tuesday. The High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries (MICs), […]Soil monitoring: deal with Council on new EU law with better support for farmers
April 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The informal agreement between EU co-legislators will ensure soil is monitored in all EU countries and farmers get better support to improve soil health. On Wednesday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on the Commission’s proposal for a soil monitoring […]UN continues response to crises in Gaza and Lebanon
December 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN agencies continue their response to the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon, as access challenges, food shortages and reconstruction needs plague both regions. At his regular press briefing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric noted the dire situation, and the efforts to alleviate suffering and provide essential aid. […]Air pollution is a silent killer. Here’s how cities are tackling it
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Environment & Our Common Air Commissioner, City of London, Iyad Kheirbek, Director, Air Quality Program, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Magdalena Młochowska, Director Coordinator, Green Warsaw, City of Warsaw Air pollution kills 13 people every […]Europeans show strong support for EU civil protection in Eurobarometer survey
February 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published the results of the Special Eurobarometer measuring public opinion about European civil protection actions in the Member States. Results show a strong consensus among the citizens of the European Union that civil protection activities should be coordinated across the […]
