United Nations
Reports and Statements to the UN
The Question of Governance and International Stabilisation in Gaza
The Question of Governance and International Stabilisation in Gaza
Following two years of devastation and conflict in the Gaza Strip, a US-led ceasefire agreement came into effect on October 10th. Since this date, there have been complaints of violations and challenges the agreement and what this means for future Palestinian governance. A main critique of the ceasefire agreement, initiated
UNHRC60: The Use of Drone Warfare in the Russo-Ukraine War
Research Officer Mr. Tanatswa Kubara, representing the Next Century Foundation, delivered an oral statement during the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. He expressed the Foundation’s deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, driven by the intensifying use of drone warfare by both parties to
UNHRC60: Enforcing Climate Justice: Human Rights at the Core
Ms. Shristi Sharma, Research Officer for Saudi Arabian affairs, with the Next Century Foundation, delivered an oral statement during the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. She highlighted the landmark advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice, which confirms States’ binding duties to mitigate greenhouse gas
UNHRC60 – Call for Inclusive Reconstruction in Syria
Mr. Shuaier Liu, Research Officer with the Next Century Foundation, delivered an oral statement during the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. He highlighted Syria’s ongoing displacement crisis, stressing that large-scale reconstruction is vital for displaced people to return. He urged the international community, especially the
Qatar, Israel, and the Unravelling of Gulf Security
Qatar’s role as a mediator in the War on Gaza has been dealt a direct blow – literally. Israel’s unprecedented attack in Qatar has thrown peace efforts into disarray, forcing Gulf states to choose between condemnation, caution, and confrontation. The world woke up to shock on September 9th, as the
UNHRC59 Gender-Responsive Recovery a Cornerstone for Peace in Syria
Mr. Taha Emre Altundağ, Research Officer with the Next Century Foundation, presented an oral statement in the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This statement draws attention to the urgent need for a gender-responsive approach to post-conflict recovery in the Syrian Arab Republic. It highlights the ongoing
UNHRC59 Urgent Action Needed to Address Human Rights Violations in Sudan
Ms. Eiman Hamza Baldo Head of NCF Sudan, presented an oral statement in the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This statement addresses the worsening human rights crisis in Sudan, recalling past UN Security Council actions following the Darfur conflict and highlighting new allegations of genocide and
UNHRC59 Concerns over Autonomous Warfare
Mr. Thomas James Rands, Research Officer with the Next Century Foundation, presented an oral statement in the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.This statement addresses the escalating use of autonomous technologies in warfare, with a focus on ethical and legal concerns arising from their deployment in conflicts
UNHRC58 – Calling on North Korea to re-join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Ms Silvia Luthi, Research Officer with the Next Century Foundation, attends the 39th Meeting of the 58th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council to call upon the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to re-join the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The NPT is a landmark international treaty, which
UNHRC58 – Addressing the treatment of Alawites and Shiites in Syria
Ms Silvia Luthi, Research Officer at the Next Century Foundation, addresses the 40th Meeting of the 58th Session of United Nations Human Rights Council and calls for an end to the sectarian violence against Shiites and Alawites. Silvia asks the current government of Syria for more inclusive governance in
Gaza Starvation – becomes Acute
The current food and supply situation within Gaza as a result of Israel’s blockade is catastrophic. The situation in Gaza regarding food and water is rapidly becoming untenable, with all 25 UN-run bakeries still closed. Supplies for food are dwindling, hence the increased prices of foodstuffs within Gaza. A 25-kilo
Addressing climate change: UN Statement on India
NCF Research Officer Gowthami Bhat delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges India to embark on greater environmental education in order to promote the practice of ecologically responsible farming. Calling for food security in an era of climate change Mr.
UNHRC58 Statement urging an electoral system of governance in Syria
NCF Research Officer Lucy Spurdens delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges the adoption of an electoral system in Syria and calls upon United Nations and international community to support the same. Transcript of Statement advocating democracy in Syria Dear President, The
UNHRC58 call to support Emergency Response Rooms amidst Sudan’s civil war
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Felix Mohaupt, delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. He addresses the United Nations requesting international community to support and funds for Sudan’s most effective relief group – the Emergency Response Rooms. Transcript of Statement on Sudan