Tag: United Nations
NZ legally obliged to step up and speak out after World...
New Zealand’s commitment to the international rule of law means it must also go beyond the UN court’s genocide case findings on Gaza, writes...
Amnesty chief calls UNRWA funding cuts ‘heartless’, ‘sickening’
Asia Pacific Report
Agnes Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International, has called the funding cuts to the UN's Palestinian humanitarian relief agency a “heartless...
Palestinian agency condemns funding cuts as ‘ collective punishment’
Asia Pacific Report
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has joined a chorus of global development and political figures defending the United Nations "lifeline"...
Wenda calls on Euro politicians to sign Brussels Declaration on West...
Asia Pacific Report
A leading West Papuan advocate has welcomed this week's launch of the Brussels Declaration in the European Parliament, calling on MPs to...
Israel blows up last university in Gaza as air strikes continue...
By Laura Pollock
Gaza's last standing university has been destroyed by the Israeli army as military continued to strike targets in areas of the besieged...
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza ‘chilling’ in detail
Asia Pacific Report
South Africa has accused Israel of "genocidal intent" over its war on the besieged enclave Gaza Strip, and pleaded with judges at...
Israel-Gaza conflict: NZ govt providing $5m towards humanitarian aid
RNZ News
The New Zealand government is putting $5 million to address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, Israel and the occupied West Bank.
The initial contribution...
Israel-Gaza crisis: NZ must condemn atrocities but keep pushing for a...
ANALYSIS: By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato
It was perhaps inevitable that the shock Hamas attack on Israel would become a minor election sideshow in...
Fiji marks 53rd anniversary with a message of ‘unity in diversity’
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist
Fiji independence day celebrations -- "Fiji Day" -- this week was a jovial occasion with thousands of flag waving...
John Minto: A prime minister with Gaza ‘blood on his hands’
COMMENTARY: By John Minto
Aotearoa New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is correct to condemn Hamas killing Israeli civilians in its attacks on Israel this...
Chinese ‘miracle water’ grifters infiltrated UN, bribed politicians to build Pacific...
By Aubrey Belford, Kevin G. Hall and Martin Young
A pair of Chinese scam artists wanted to turn a radiation-soaked Pacific atoll into a future...
Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM...
By Charley Piringi in Honiara
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a "fresh approach" in addressing the longstanding and sensitive West Papuan issue, claims...
Pacific climate warrior says ‘name who we’re fighting – the fossil...
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
Pacific youth climate champion Suluafi Brianna Fruean has likened her first time in the United Nations building to primary...
John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is...
COMMENTARY: By John Mitchell in Suva
On Thursday, the whole world celebrated the International Day of Peace. Although the UN day is not as famous...
Samoa PM calls on world leaders to ‘leave nationalism behind’ to...
By Pita Ligaiula of Pacnews
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is focused on how they will...
PNG leader Marape denies Papua human rights comments were his
RNZ Pacific
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has backtracked on his comments that PNG had "no right to comment" on human rights abuses...
Samoan climate activist welcomes UN’s recognition of children’s rights
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist
A young Samoan climate activist says the UN's new guidance on children's rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable...
MSG leaders back Kanak challenge to Macron over ‘not valid’ referendum
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist
The leaders of five Melanesian nations have agreed to write to French President Emmanuel...
OPM leader calls for ‘world indigenous UN’ – end to Papuan...
Asia Pacific Report
The leader of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) has called for the establishment of a "United Indigenous Nations" for global justice and...
West Papua solidarity group protests over arrest of 10 KNPB members
Asia Pacific Report
An Australian advocacy group for West Papua self-determination has condemned yesterday's arrest by Indonesian security forces of 10 West Papua National Committee...
Vanuatu – West Papua – MSG: An epic saga of...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
The name Vanuatu has taken on a sacred significance in Papuan liberation consciousness.
The Free Papua Movement (OPM) elders ignited...
UN told France has ‘robbed’ Kanaks of New Caledonian independence
By David Robie
New Caledonia's Kanak national liberation movement has told the UN Decolonisation Committee that France has "robbed" the indigenous people of their independence...