UN General Assembly (UNGA)
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States Have an Opportunity to Lead on a Torture-Free Trade Treaty
At the global level, no legally binding agreement governs the production of and trade in law enforcement equipment. A new report by the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Torture recommends…

Gender Equality at the 78th UN General Assembly: Progress Made and Challenges Ahead
The 78th UN General Assembly demonstrated challenges in finding global consensus on gender equality goals.

Why the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Should Codify Gender Apartheid
The draft Crimes against Humanity treaty has the opportunity to recognize gender-based oppression for what it is: a type of apartheid.

Energy Security at the UN High-Level Week: More Heat Than Light
From an energy perspective, UNGA78 highlighted the mismatches between the nature of shared problems and the institutions to address them.

True-Believers and Nay-Sayers: This Year’s UNGA Had Something for Everyone
The 78th U.N. General Assembly eased, rather than resolved, some of the host of tensions and challenges facing the United Nations.

UNGA 78 High-Level Week: Ups, Downs, and the Outlook Ahead
Five takeaways, including major themes and dynamics, notable points of tension, and ideas on the way forward from this year's UN meetings.

The Just Security Podcast: U.N. General Assembly Recap
Returning to the show to discuss what we learned from the U.N.’s High-Level week is Richard Gowan, U.N. Director at Crisis Group.

Tracking UNGA 78: Notable Moments and Key Themes
During the next two weeks, Just Security will highlight expert analysis and issues relating to the 78th United Nations General Assembly.

The Fate of Justice in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
It is not too soon to consider the role of accountability, particularly criminal accountability, in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

At UNGA and Beyond, the World Is Already Turning a Blind Eye to Cambodia’s Stolen Election
Hun Manet's father, Hun Sen, selected him as prime minister last month. He's finding support at the U.N. and with U.S. companies.

The Future Battlefield: Governed by International Law or Kriegsraison?
Russia's justifications for its invasion of Ukraine and the international response demonstrate the enduring relevance of international law.

Making Counter-Hegemonic International Law: Should A Special Tribunal for Aggression be International or Hybrid?
The increasingly polarized debate over the tribunal’s institutional design – international or hybrid – goes to the heart, and core purpose, of international criminal justice,…