The United Nations

The state of Iran's nuclear program remains in question, despite their continued rhetoric of transparency. The peaceful use of their nuclear program also remains suspect.

Sep 28, 2009 - Curt Guillory

The United Nations Security Council, unanimously passed an anti-proliferation resolution calling on all states to rid themselves of their nuclear weapons.

Sep 24, 2009 - Allison McNeely

Punishment should be given to those nations, like Brazil, who frequently breach their obligation under the United Nations (UN) international treaty.

Sep 8, 2009 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The recent Periodic Report submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) confirms the open intention to ratify the Hague Convention.

Aug 26, 2009 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

Based on current guidelines, a site must be of outstanding universal value and meet at least one of 10 criteria to be included on the list of World Heritage Sites.

Aug 22, 2009 - Erin De Santiago

This must be long overdue. Leaders of the United Nations are pulling their efforts together to include all nations and religions to the journey to achieve world peace.

Jun 28, 2009 - Marivir Montebon

With the support of Asian, African and Latin America nations, voting at the special session of the UNHRC vindicated Sri Lanka in its successful war against terrorism.

May 31, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

A look into a UN organization working to preserve sites of historical and cultural significance; as well as educate mankind across the globe in order to unify the world.

May 29, 2009 - Jennifer Gittins

The 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) treaty is just around the corner in November.

May 6, 2009 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The International Criminal Court's indictment of Omar al-Bashir found vocal support from Susan Rice, a veteran of the Clinton administration's failed Rwanda policy

Mar 29, 2009 - Abigail Adams

The United Nations Mission in Georgia has been in the area for over 15 years, but the Georgian Abkhaz region is still poverty stricken and plagued by banditry.

Nov 23, 2008 - Paul Carcone

Chief Prosecutor Luis Ocampo appears in front of the Security Council at the United Nations in New York to discuss the issues over Sudanese government officials.

Oct 31, 2008 - Andrew Woolford

Security Council fails to adopt sanctions against Zimbabwe leadership China and the Russian Federation cast negative votes, that veto the sanctions.

Jul 12, 2008 - Andrew Woolford

The enforcement of human rights has long been an issue for the U.N. After much fanfare about the new UNHRC, the question remains: is it getting its job done?

Jun 27, 2007 - Armando Ricardo J. Aguado

The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.

Jun 22, 2007 - Patrick J Coyle

The U.N.'s latest report carries the toughest warning about the impacts of global warming, which is affected marine life and tourist hot spots such as Goa.

Apr 6, 2007 - Parth Shah

Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.

Apr 5, 2007 - Armando Ricardo J. Aguado

The recent deaths of African Union (AU) peacekeepers highlights the continued unrest and strife in Darfur.

Apr 4, 2007 - Armando Ricardo J. Aguado

March 8th signifies a day for Women that is celebrated around the world.

Mar 7, 2007 - Judy Stafford

Has there been any improvement in Australian Aboriginal rights since the UN condemned Australia's racism and descrimination record nearly ten years ago?

Jun 13, 2006 - Tyson Woorama

Since 1999, the Australian Government has been on CERD's agenda of urgent business, but the government has categorically failed to acknowledge this.

May 13, 2006 - Tyson Woorama