El Salvador draws backlash over life sentences for minors
Jheruleene Anne Ramos El Salvador’s legislative assembly amended the country’s juvenile criminal law in late March to allow courts to sentence…
United Nations
Melania Trump calls for education-led peace at UN amid Middle East tensions
Elan Castanares United States First Lady Melania Trump addressed the United Nations Security Council on March 2, urging world leaders…
UN agencies call for end to female genital mutilation, as over four million girls remain at risk in 2026
Jacinth Banite The World Health Oranisation (WHO) has joined with other United Nations agencies to call for the cessation of…
High Seas Treaty brings rules to international waters
Hyacinth Estrada A new chapter in international maritime governance takes effect as the High Seas Treaty formally enters into force…
Former UN chief Ban Ki-Moon calls for UN reform, stronger accountability
Former United Nations Secretary-General and member of The Elders, Ban Ki-moon, has issued a compelling call for reform…