Explainer: Fighting for facts amid crisis in Israel and Gaza

Explainer: Fighting for facts amid crisis in Israel and Gaza

Harmful disinformation about the ongoing conflict in the wake of the 7 October attacks by Hamas against Israel continues to circulate online, with potentially dangerous consequences on the ground. While misinformation refers to the accidental spread of falsehoods, disinformation can be circulated intentionally by State or non-State actors, including during an armed conflict, to influence…

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Explainer: What is a UN General Assembly emergency special session and why it matters

Explainer: What is a UN General Assembly emergency special session and why it matters

What’s an emergency special session? When the UN Security Council is unable to shoulder its primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security, as has thus far been the case following the 7 October outbreak of the latest Israel-Palestine crisis, the General Assembly can consider the matter immediately in an emergency special session. UN Member…

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Explainer: Why women’s role in sustaining peace is more critical than ever

Explainer: Why women’s role in sustaining peace is more critical than ever

On 25 October, the United Nations will mark the adoption in 2000 of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to improve the protection of women and girls during conflicts, and recognize their leadership and unique roles in peace processes.  Today, more than 600 million women and girls live in conflict-affected countries. In 2022, the United Nations verified nearly 2,500…

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