United Nations
Reports and Statements to the UN
UNHRC61 Written Statement: The Weaponisation of Aid Distribution in Gaza
UNHRC61 Written Statement: The Weaponisation of Aid Distribution in Gaza
The following statement was written by NCF Research Officer Dylan Clarke-Stock and submitted as a report to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. It warns against the militarisation of humanitarian aid operations and recommends preventative measures to be
The Myth of International Law
The following is Domingo’s valedictory blog and does not necessarily represent the view of the Next Century Foundation: As the United States ups the ante under Trump, the media cycle has shared numerous stories about the end of the “international rules-based order”. Canadian president Mark Carney gave his viral speech
Between Diplomacy and Escalation: USA-Iran Nuclear Negotiations
The second round of indirect talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran occurred on Tuesday, February 17th, in an effort to reach a nuclear deal that would appease fears in the Middle East. Iran is seemingly open to limited compromises, to the utter satisfaction of U.S. President Donald Trump, eager to agree
Peace Between Russia and Ukraine through an Armistice
The following paper was submitted to the United Nations earlier this year. In view of the pace of events and because it is a matter of public record as a written submission to the UN, we share it with you. It does not represent the view of the trustees of
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