This article is published in association with United Nations. UN peacekeeping must be fit for purpose as the nature of conflict evolves in the 21st century along with new weapons technology, more than 60 nations heard this week at a global forum on the future of peace operations, taking place in Indonesia. “Our thinking should be […]Global forum suggests fresh ideas for 21st century UN peacekeeping
February 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. UN peacekeeping must be fit for purpose as the nature of conflict evolves in the 21st century along with new weapons technology, more than 60 nations heard this week at a global forum on the future of peace operations, taking place in Indonesia. “Our thinking should be […]‘The new generation is different’: In Djibouti, activists lobby to end female genital mutilation
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. “I still see the knife, and the lady who held me down,” said Hawa’a Mohamed Kamil, a peer educator in Djibouti, who was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) at just six years old, an experience that left both physical and psychological scars. “I’m afraid of men, […]Guterres appeals for mediation to end crisis in eastern DR Congo
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Now is the time to end the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday in a briefing to journalists in New York. António Guterres made the “special appeal for peace” ahead of two major meetings to address the […]Toxic air threatens children’s lives across East Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF warns
February 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. More than 100 children under the age of five die every day in East Asia and the Pacific due to air pollution, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned in a new analysis released on Thursday, calling for urgent action to tackle the crisis. The analysis underscores the […]Clock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As South Sudan enters its extended transitional period this month, the UN’s top envoy to the country has warned that the clock is ticking to accomplish the commitments under a key 2018 peace accord, ahead of a new deadline set for February 2027. Signed in 2018 to […]EIB Board approves €2.4 billion of financing for business innovation, energy grids, flood resilience and transport
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €2.4 billion of new financing for business investment, clean energy, transport, telecommunications and flood protection in Europe. The EIB Board of Directors also discussed the strategic orientation of EIB Global. Reflecting the changing geopolitical context and even better aligning […]Medical Education in the 21st Century: Bridging Global Gaps in Training and Access
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Alara Rodoplu, a medical student at İzmir University of Economics with a strong passion for global health, youth empowerment, and conflict resolution. 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 […]UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian and human rights crisis in eastern DR Congo
February 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. United Nations agencies on Friday called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between Government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group expands. The rebels have already seized the provincial capital, Goma, and reports indicate that they […]UN rights office raises alarm over escalating violence in occupied West Bank
January 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday expressed grave concerns over escalating violence in the Jenin area of the occupied West Bank, condemning the use of “unlawful lethal force” by Israeli security forces. OHCHR spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan added that the Israeli military operation in and around […]Global education must integrate AI, centred on humanity
January 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Marking the International Day of Education, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized learning as a basic human right and foundation for individual and societal growth. His message highlighted the dual nature of technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which offer immense potential – but also pose considerable risks. […]Support for Haiti needed now ‘more than ever’, Security Council hears
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Haiti is showing signs of progress on the political front despite serious setbacks in terms of security, the Special Representative and Head of the UN office in the country, BINUH, told the Security Council on Wednesday. Maria Isabel Salvador updated ambassadors on the situation in the Caribbean […]Lebanon: Food insecurity deepens following conflict, new report reveals
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of hostilities in late 2024, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released on Wednesday. Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and […]Parliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus
January 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs call on the EU to reject the upcoming presidential election in Belarus on 26 January as a sham. Denouncing the ongoing and long-standing grave violations of human rights and democratic principles in Belarus, which have further intensified […]Commission registers European Citizens’ Initiative on the reuse and transformation of buildings
January 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission registered a European Citizens’ Initiative, entitled ‘HouseEurope! Power to Renovation’. The aim of the initiative is to create incentives for the renovation and transformation of existing buildings. The organisers call on the Commission to propose legislation incentivising the reuse of existing […]World News in Brief: Antisemitism action plan, DR Congo violence escalates, new migration movie, year of ‘peace and trust’
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN launched a new Action Plan on Friday that will enhance monitoring and response to antisemitism. The plan was announced by the High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a platform for intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation. Miguel Ángel Moratinos called antisemitism – prejudice or hatred […]UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN human rights chief Volker Türk has described the unbearable suffering of former detainees under the deposed Assad regime and insisted that he stands with the people of the war-torn nation as they “rebuild a country that works for all Syrians”. Speaking from Damascus after meeting […]EU announces new €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As part of the EU’s long standing commitment to support Palestinians in need and in light of the latest developments in the region, the European Commission today announced a new aid package for Gaza worth €120 million. This brings total EU humanitarian assistance to […]Commission sends Supplementary Statement of Objections to Lufthansa to prevent harm to Frankfurt-New York air passengers
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has sent a Supplementary Statement of Objections to Lufthansa indicating the Commission’s intention to order the airline to reinstateCondor’s access to Lufthansa’s feed traffic to and from Frankfurt airport under the conditions the two airlines agreed upon in June 2024. This […]Applications open for the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025 and the new NEB Boost for Small Municipalities
January 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As of today, the Commission is opening applications for two awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): the fifth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the new NEB Boost for Small Municipalities. Awarding beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive […]Peaceful Resolutions and Restoration of Peace
January 15, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Mr. Mukund Pankaj Lala Pachadhari, a Second Year medical student at MP Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. He 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 […]Al Jazeera ban must be lifted, rights experts urge Palestinian Authority
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Top independent human rights experts urged the Palestinian authorities on Monday to end its widely criticized ban on the broadcaster Al Jazeera and ensure that all journalists, local or international, can work freely and safely in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The development comes one week after […]Germany: EIB provides €35 million to Formo to expand production of cheese alternatives free from animal products
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €35 million loan to German food tech company Formo. This EIB quasi-equity venture debt loan will enable Formo to further develop and scale up its fermentation processes for producing alternatives to dairy and egg-based products. Founded in Berlin in 2019, […]New €148 million EU humanitarian aid package for Ukraine
January 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. As Russia’s war of aggression continues to devastate Ukraine, approximately 12.7 million people are in need of urgent assistance. New European Commission funding will be used to provide life-saving support and ensure that essential aid reaches the most vulnerable populations in Ukraine. The €148 […]New era of crisis for children, as global conflicts intensify and inequality worsens
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world is entering a new era of crisis for children; climate change, inequality and conflict are disrupting their lives and limiting their futures, an authoritative study from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned. At the beginning of each year, UNICEF looks ahead to the risks […]It’s not censorship to stop hateful online content, insists UN rights chief
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Social media posts inciting hate and division have “real world consequences” and there is a responsibility to regulate content, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, insisted on Friday, following Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking programme in the United States. “Allowing hate speech and harmful content […]Resilience of Ukrainians remains high, as UN maps aid and reconstruction needs for 2025
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Persistent Russian bombardments have failed to dampen the resilience of the Ukrainian people, according to the United Nations. Despite the lack of a clear resolution to the ongoing war, the UN is not only at the forefront of aid efforts, but also deeply involved in reconstruction and […]World News in Brief: Famine spreads in Sudan, deadly attack in Myanmar, Venezuela update
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Lifesaving efforts by UN humanitarians and partners to distribute food and agricultural aid in Sudan last year reached millions, agencies reported on Friday – but needs are only growing. The World Food Programme (WFP) provided lifesaving assistance to 7.8 million people, while the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) […]Lebanon: Appeal for $371.4 million to boost life-saving support
January 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The UN and the Government of Lebanon unveiled a $371.4 million extension of the Lebanon Flash Appeal on Tuesday aiming to provide life-saving assistance to civilians affected by the recent conflict and ongoing humanitarian crisis. Announced at the Grand Serail in Beirut by Deputy Prime Minister Saade el-Shami and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, the appeal […]World News in Brief: Communal violence in South Sudan, Syria and Gaza updates
January 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Communal violence remains the primary driver of conflict in South Sudan and continues to exact a heavy toll on civilians across the country, UN peacekeepers said on Monday. In an update covering July to September last year, the UN Mission in South Sudan – or UNMISS – […]‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep alarm over Afghanistan’s recent decision to revoke the licenses of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that continue to employ Afghan women in the country. The measure, issued by the de facto Ministry of Economy on 26 December, enforces a two-year-old […]EBRD lends up to €105 million to Serbia to decarbonise district heating
December 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to €105 million to Serbia, through the Ministry of Finance, to benefit Novosadska Toplana Novi Sad, the district heating company of Novi Sad. The project is expected to be co-financed by an […]Gaza: Hospitals closed, aid denied, civilians trapped
December 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Essential services that sustain life – healthcare, emergency aid, and humanitarian access – are being systematically dismantled in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). A stark example of this escalation was highlighted by the Director-General of the World Health […]Cyprus receives €100 million EIB loan for extensive road upgrades
December 30, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Cyprus €100 million for a range of road improvements in the country. The EIB credit will cover 50% of the costs of planned renovations and extensions to make road travel in Cyprus easier and safer. The loan is part […]
