Persistent Gender-Based Violence: A Global Human Rights Challenge

Issue LXIX | October 2023

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

ISSUE #69

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FEATURED STORY

Persistent Gender-Based Violence: A Global Human Rights Challenge

UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem recently highlighted the persistent violence against women and girls based on gender alone, emphasizing that they remain vulnerable to femicide and other forms of discrimination. Gender equality is far from being achieved, with millions of women subjected to physical or sexual violence, and gender-discriminatory laws in many countries continue to affect women's rights and their ability to confer nationality on their children equally. Read on.

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Balancing Digital Technology and Human Rights at Borders

In an age marked by the increasing integration of digital technologies in migration, a recent study examines how these technologies impact human rights in border governance. The study offers recommendations for States and stakeholders to ensure a human rights-based approach to the use of digital technologies at borders. Read on.

ENVIRONMENT

Carbon Pollution Amplified Record Heat in Earth's Hottest Summer

The Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest summer on record, with unprecedented heat attributed to human-caused climate change, affecting nearly half the global population. Over 3.8 billion people felt the strong influence of climate change, and some countries with low historical emissions experienced three to four times more extreme heat days than G20 nations. Read on.

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE & CONNECTIVITY

UN Security Council Authorizes Kenya-Led Military Intervention in Haiti

The UN Security Council has authorized Kenya to lead a military intervention in Haiti in response to escalating gang violence and humanitarian crises. Kenya volunteered to deploy about 1,000 troops but sought the Security Council's mandate for international solidarity and diplomatic backing. Read on.

GLOBAL PEACE & JUSTICE

Adapting Emergency Response Plans: How Aid Groups Should Respond When Disaster Strikes

Recent disasters in Morocco and Libya have highlighted the importance of adaptive emergency response plans for aid organizations. In these situations, the UN and international aid groups faced unique challenges in responding effectively. The response to these disasters underlines the significance of local involvement, community preparedness, and the need for effective coordination in disaster response. Read on.

A Call for a World Free from Nuclear Weapons

As global tensions rise with the Ukraine conflict, concerns about the proliferation of nuclear weapons have become more prevalent, particularly among younger generations. In an international meeting held in Berlin, experts and leaders emphasized the importance of global cooperation and international treaties like the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in the pursuit of a world free from nuclear weapons. Read on.

Nuclear Annihilation: A Haunting Reality of the Future

With over 12,500 nuclear weapons worldwide and rising tensions, there is a growing concern about the risk of nuclear war. The need for dialogue, diplomacy, and addressing the interplay between nuclear and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence is essential to ease tensions and eliminate the nuclear threat. Read on.

October 2023 Global Citizen Blog

In this issue, we explore the recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which came in response to an attack by Hamas on festival-goers and town residents. The situation has ignited a call from many quarters for a strong commitment to upholding international humanitarian law. Read on.

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