Afghanistan at a Crossroads: US troop withdrawal and the country's future

Learn more about the current situation in Afghanistan, the Biden administration’s plans to pull out U.S. troops, and talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.

World Peace AssociationJune 9, 2021Comment

Why is Earth Day Important?

Learn about the history and importance of Earth Day.

EnvironmentWorld Peace AssociationApril 21, 2021earth day, environmental racism, environmental justice, world peace, climate change, Air Pollution, deforestation Comment

Why are people in Myanmar protesting?

Sustained protests in Myanmar continue despite being met with violence by security forces after the country’s military coup on Feb. 1

Human Rights, International Relations, War and PeaceMadison SpectorApril 12, 2021protests, international relations, Myanmar, coup, violence, conflictComment

Is water scarcity driving conflict?

With good governance and management, water can be equitably shared and water conflict can be avoided.

International Relations, Environment, UN News, War and PeaceAshley FornaroMarch 22, 2021water, climate change, world water day, environment, environment and peace, united nations, international relationsComment

What is positive peace?

Peace is more than the absence of war.

International Relations, Human Rights, Environment, War and PeaceAshley FornaroFebruary 17, 2021positive peace, culture of peace, international relations, United Nations, conflict, war and peaceComment

World’s vulnerable face triple threat of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change in 2021: IRC report

Many humanitarian emergencies are at risk of further deteriorating in 2021 due to COVID-19, climate change, and conflict, according to a recent report released by the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

Human Rights, International Relations, Public Health, refugeesAshley FornaroDecember 21, 2020united nations, conflict, violence, COVID19, peace, world peace, women's rights, sustainable development, human rights, hunger, famine, healthcareComment

Making Sense of Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict

Learn more about the causes of the ongoing conflict between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, as well as possible paths for peace.

International Relations, Human Rights, refugees, War and PeaceAshley FornaroNovember 23, 2020United Nations, African Union, Ethiopia, conflict, COVID19, ethnic conflictComment

Why are Azerbaijan and Armenia Fighting?

The roots of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia are deep. Here’s a summary of the intractable differences fueling the flames of violence between these former Soviet nations.

International RelationsAshley FornaroOctober 14, 2020war, war and peace, international relations, armenia, Azerbaijan, conflict, United Nations Comments

What is the COVAX Facility?

Learn more about the global community’s efforts to provide all countries with a coronavirus vaccine.

Health, UN News, International RelationsAshley FornaroSeptember 24, 2020covid, covid19, coronavirus, public health, equality, international relations, united nations, developing countriesComment

Israel and United Arab Emirates Reach Historic Peace Agreement

Emirati and Israeli leaders agree to a historic peace deal brokered by the Trump administration.

Middle East, International Relations, War and PeaceAshley FornaroAugust 14, 2020Middle East, peace, world peace, Isreal, United Arab Emirates, coronavirusComment

What is Environmental Racism? And How Does it Undermine World Peace?

The climate crisis is disproportionately affecting people of color and low-income communities around the world. With more climate migrants expected to flee their home in the countries least able to cope in the coming decades, the impacts will be further destabilizing to developing countries. But developing countries are not the only places where environment racism pervades. It’s a global problem.

Environment, refugees, War and PeaceAshley FornaroAugust 13, 2020peace, world peace, environment, climate change, refugees, climate refugee, climate migrants, climate change and world peace, COVID19, racism, environmental justice, environmental racismComment

Almost 100 Yemeni Healthcare Workers Die from COVID-19

At least 100 Yemeni healthcare workers have died from COVID-19, further decimating the country’s health care system amidst the humanitarian crisis there.

Health, Middle East, War and PeaceAshley FornaroJuly 23, 2020public health, covid19, coronavirus, humanitarian crisis, Yemen, Middle East, United Nations, healthcare workers, healthcare Comment

Wealthy countries' response to COVID-19 in poor countries "grossly inadequate and dangerously short-sighted": UN aid chief

Wealth countries have not staged an adequate response to help poor countries fight coronavirus, says UN air chief.

Public Health, UN News, International RelationsAshley FornaroJuly 17, 2020public health, coronavirus, refugees, COVID19, United NationsComment

Refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 exacerbates food shortages: UNHCR, WFP

Rising numbers of refugees in Africa face hunger and malnutrition as COVID-19 further strains aid networks, warn the UNHCR and WFP.

UN NewsAshley FornaroJuly 9, 2020refugees, coronavirus, pandemic, hunger, malnutrition, Africa, United NationsComment

UN Secretary-General Warns Vulnerable and Poor Populations Disproportionately Affected by Impacts of Coronavirus

United Nations chief warns that the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are disproportionately falling “on the most vulnerable: people living in poverty, the working poor, women and children, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.”

UN News, HealthAshley FornaroJuly 1, 2020poverty, poverty alleviation, united nations, coronavirus, pandemic Comment

WHO Chief Urges Leaders Not to Politicize Coronavirus Pandemic

World leaders must not politicize the coronavirus epidemic, says WHO chief.

Public Health, United StatesSattva ZhangJune 24, 2020coronavirus, covid19, pandemic, politics, world health organization, public healthComment

Peacefulness Around the World Has Deteriorated says Global Peace Index 2020

Peace levels around the world have deteriorated over the past year, according to the Global Peace Index 2020, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace.

War and PeaceAshley FornaroJune 12, 2020peace, world peace, international relations, conflict, civil war, coronavirus, covid19 Comments

UN Chief Urges Peaceful Protests, Calls on Authorities to Show Restraint

The United Nations Secretary-General implores protestors to march peacefully and calls on authorities to show restraint, in response to large-scale #blacklivesmatter protests in the United States