UN-backed programme helps Kenya become a space nation
In May, Kenya became a space nation with the launch of its first, very own, cube satellite, designated “1KUNS-PF” – which stands for “First Kenyan University Nano Satellite-Precursor Flight”.
In May, Kenya became a space nation with the launch of its first, very own, cube satellite, designated “1KUNS-PF” – which stands for “First Kenyan University Nano Satellite-Precursor Flight”.
R2P, shorthand for the Responsibility to Protect, has been a guiding principle for well over a decade, but only now has it become an official agenda item at the UN General Assembly.
“Everybody has a role to play” in the fight against terrorism, and a “strong coalition” is needed if societies everywhere are to overcome the scourge.
A deal which would see the United Nations take control of Yemen’s most important port, and prevent full-scale conflict there that could leave millions more in need, must be seen in the context of restarting long-term political talks towards a lasting peace.
More than 10,000 children were killed or maimed due to conflict last year, according to an UN report, including shocking examples of girls being used as “human bombs” by Boko Haram terrorists, and attacks on schools and hospitals.
Rohingya women living in refugee camps in Bangladesh who have escaped rape and deadly violence in Myanmar say they fear returning home because of ongoing insecurity and the fact that they have no status there.
The ceasefires earlier this month in Afghanistan conducted by the government and the Taliban extremist group are a signal that peace is possible in the war-weary country.
Human rights affect everyone and all countries have a responsibility to work together to protect them, a former Vice-President of the UN Human Rights Council has said.
Improving the lives of people in countries emerging from conflict is the goal of police officers serving at UN peacekeeping operations around the world.