Global outcry to protect women after U.S. ruling
By John Heilprin - June 24, 2022

Global leaders broadly condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and other precedents protecting access to abortion.

E.U. makes Ukraine candidate for membership
By Arete News - June 23, 2022

E.U. leaders approved Ukraine’s request to become a formal candidate in the 27-nation bloc, putting it on an accelerated path towards membership.

BIS says future is digital currency, not crypto
By John Heilprin - June 21, 2022

The global financial institution that supports central banks has a new blueprint for the world’s monetary system, and it’s not crypto-based.

The U.N. human rights office recorded 10,094 civilian casualties in Ukraine: 4,509 killed, 5,585 injured. Actual figures are likely higher.
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The U.N. human rights office recorded 10,094 civilian casualties in Ukraine: 4,509 killed, 5,585 injured. Actual figures are likely higher.

WTO clinches trade deals deep into overtime
By Arete News - June 17, 2022

WTO’s first ministerial conference in four and a half years overcame bitter divisions to reach consensus on an ‘unprecedented’ six-item package deal.

Street renamed to honor murdered journalist
By Ronald Powers - June 15, 2022

Saudis in the U.S. capital now have a daily reminder of the unconscionable brutality that prompted President Joe Biden to label Saudi Arabia a “pariah” nation.

WHO readies monkeypox emergency reponses
By John Heilprin - June 15, 2022

The U.N. health agency is seeking global access to vaccines against monkeypox and calling a meeting to decide if the virus outbreak is a global emergency.
Bachelet to step down after one term
By Arete News - June 13, 2022

Just weeks after a trip to China that drew widespread criticism, Michelle Bachelet said she will not seek a second four-term as U.N. human rights chief.

WTO tackles food, vaccines, fishing subsidies
By John Heilprin - June 12, 2022

Hunger, vaccine patents and fishing subsidies top the agenda as the global trade body holds its first ministerial conference in four and a half years.
Voting rights in international organizations
By Arete News - June 11, 2022

Proportion of voting rights in international organizations, with only small changes over time to reflect agreement on suspension and negotiated changes.
Share of parties to global environmental treaties
By Arete News - June 11, 2022

Share of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste and other chemicals that meet their reporting commitments.
Proportion of developing countries in organizations
By Arete News - June 11, 2022

Share of members of international organizations defined as developing countries.

20 nations sign on to Americas migration plan
By John Heilprin - June 10, 2022

Biden wrapped up the Summit of the Americas unveiling a migration plan that comes at a pivotal moment for cohesion and democracy’s future in the region.
WHO says virus ‘lab leak’ theory needs more study
By Arete News - June 10, 2022

After two years of discounting a controversial pandemic theory, WHO released a report urging “further investigations into this and all other possible pathways.”
U.N. votes in 5 new Security Council members
By Arete News - June 9, 2022

Five nations won seats on the U.N. Security Council for the next two years, putting them in a position to influence global policies on peace and security.
Global forced displacement recorded by UNHCR, the U.N. refugee agency
By Arete News - June 20, 2022

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Food crises to worsen with war, climate shocks
By John Heilprin - June 6, 2022

Tens of millions of people in 20 hunger “hotspots” will need emergency aid as they face a sharply increased risk of starvation, two U.N. agencies predicted.
Bonn talks stoke hopes for U.N. climate summit
By Arete News - June 6, 2022

Climate negotiators in Bonn, Germany began trying to build momentum for greater ambition at the U.N. climate summit that Egypt will host in November.
Regimes target dissidents across national borders
By Ronald Powers - June 2, 2022

Assassination, assault, unlawful deportations, spyware and family intimidation are some methods authoritarian regimes use against activists and dissidents.
Treaties link pollution to broader harm
By John Heilprin - June 1, 2022

A group of nations is looking at how they can use regulations for hazardous chemicals and wastes to tackle pollution, global warming and species losses.