United Nations

An update on the U.N. General Assembly's Sixth Committee session in October, and what to expect for a proposed crimes against humanity treaty.

The right of self-defense does not permit a disproportionate loss of civilian life, writes Professor Adil Haque in this essay on what U.N. Member States can say.

The failure of past counterterrorism policies and practice has led to unending cycles of violence.

Countries must accelerate repatriation of their citizens, but governments need assistance to enhance their support systems for families.

Reinvigorating the atrocity prevention agenda requires focusing on accountability.

Introducing a collaboration with the Programme on International Peace and Security at the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict.

The U.N. General Assembly's upcoming emergency special session is a critical time to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Robust accountability mechanisms must allow Haitians to seek justice for abuses linked to the new force as it operates outside UN systems.

The impact of climate change on mobility cannot be ignored, and should be at the forefront of the negotiations and decisions at COP28.

Israeli leaders must abide by the rules of international law that guide armed conflict and provide water access to civilians in Gaza.

It is crucial that UN member States take responsibility to address the situation in Ethiopia as the risk of genocide grows.

The 78th UN General Assembly demonstrated challenges in finding global consensus on gender equality goals.