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Articles by Olga Algayerova
Small-State Diplomacy in an Era of Geopolitical Fragmentation
At a time when international diplomacy is under extraordinary pressure, the proposed Muscat Process – advanced by a Group of Friends of the Process – deserves strong and sustained support.
Small States, Regional Stability And The Muscat Process – OpEd
Amid the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq and a fragile West Asian security environment, the proposed Muscat Process—advanced by a Group of Friends—aims to preserve continuous channels of dialogue among the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Iran and Iraq through every stage of the crisis cycle, from early warning and prevention to de-escalation, stabilisation and political settlement.
The strategic role of small-state diplomacy
At a time when international diplomacy is under extraordinary pressure, the proposed Muscat Process – advanced by a Group of Friends of the Process – deserves strong and sustained support.
Los pequeños Estados, la estabilidad regional y el Proceso de Mascate
En un momento en el que la diplomacia internacional se encuentra sometida a una presión extraordinaria, el Propuesto Proceso de Mascate —impulsado por un Grupo de Amigos del Proceso— merece un apoyo firme y sostenido.
Petits États, stabilité régionale et processus de Mascate
À l’heure où la diplomatie internationale subit une pression extraordinaire, le processus de Mascate proposé – porté par un Groupe des amis du processus – mérite un soutien fort et durable.
Small States, Regional Stability and the Muscat Process
The current U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq adds another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile regional security environment in West Asia. Such transitions inevitably create openings that different actors may seek to test or exploit. This is precisely why the Muscat Process is needed now more than ever: to preserve channels of communication and confidence before security gaps become new escalations.
Small-State Diplomacy in an Era of Geopolitical Fragmentation
At a time when international diplomacy is under extraordinary pressure, the proposed Muscat Process—advanced by a Group of Friends of the Process—deserves strong and sustained support.
Las líderes de la ONU llaman a acelerar eliminación de dióxido de carbono
El Diálogo de Alto Nivel sobre la Energía es la primera reunión mundial sobre energía que se realiza en virtud del mandato de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas desde 1981. Ofrece a todos los estados miembros la oportunidad de mostrar sus compromisos y acciones para lograr una energía limpia y asequible para todos a más tardar en 2030 y emisiones netas de carbono iguales a cero a más tardar en 2050.
Road crash deaths and injuries in the world's cities can be stopped
1.35 million people die each year and 50 million people are seriously injured in road crashes, that’s more than AIDS and malaria combined. Road crashes are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29. 93% of road fatalities are in low- and middle- income countries. Road deaths and injuries cost developing countries between 3% and 5% of GDP, jeopardizing their development prospects.
UNECE’s new data platform will help monitor forests
The online tool combines data collected from different international and national sources in Europe, Russian, North America, the Caucasus and Central Asia. The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has launched InForest, an online data platform to monitor forests throughout the region.
UN investigates how to hit the brakes on traffic pollution
Follow us Subscribe Home Opinions Explorations Newsletter Videos Podcasts UN investigates how to hit the brakes on traffic pollution (Pixabay) While efforts are being made to tackle air pollution and bring in tougher emissions rules for vehicles, one area remains largely unregulated: pollution from brakes.
New environmental guidelines adopted for extending lifetime of nuclear power plants
The world’s first generation of nuclear power plants are getting dangerously old. Although fewer reactors are being built, an increasing number of countries are looking to extend their lifetime beyond what they had originally been designed for three or four decades ago. It’s a decision that has environmental as well as safety implications, not only for their own population but for neighbouring countries as well.
Human rights ‘battered’ by pandemic, warns UN’s Michelle Bachelet
Speaking at a press conference to mark Human Rights Day today, the United Nations' (UN) high commissioner for human rights criticised some governments' leadership during the pandemic and stressed the need to "recover better". UN high commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet has denounced the “reprehensible” leadership shown by many governments during the pandemic, which has left human rights “battered” and highlighted drastic social, racial and economic inequalities.
Guest Article: Investing in Disability Inclusion Is Our Shared Responsibility
By Olga Algayerova Globally, people living with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty and face higher rates of violence and abuse, particularly women and girls. This is unacceptable. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for action to address barriers to full socio-economic participation even clearer. We must join forces for a disability-inclusive future, harnessing multilateral engagement at UNECE and beyond. An estimated one billion people worldwide live with disabilities.
Pascal Hufschmid: 'humanitarian issues are part of everyone's daily life'
It was a spring day in 2003. I remember checking at which stop to get off before taking bus number 8 to the United Nations for the first time. An art history student at the time, I had entered a selection process there to become a lecture guide. I went through the security gate and took the marked path to the meeting place, a few minutes away. I was nervous. I admired the park and the huge buildings.
Building peace through climate action in Kenya
Follow us Subscribe Home Opinions Explorations Newsletter Videos Building peace through climate action in Kenya Young Pokot tribe boys with bows and arrows herd camels near a small hamlet in Alale, northwest of Nairobi, in September 2014. (Keystone/Dai Kurokawa) Climate change has become one of the most prominent threats to the horn of Africa.
International donors pledge Afghanistan aid with strict conditions attached
International donors including Switzerland, the European Union and the United States have pledged billions in new funds for Afghanistan over the next four years to foster peace and stability in the country.
Afghanistan donor summit: Aid shortfalls loom as emergency needs rise
The conference comes at a pivotal time for the country as aid shortfalls loom and emergency needs rise. Donors and Afghan officials are meeting in Geneva for a key summit that could determine Afghanistan’s fiscal future, as aid groups warn of funding cuts and soaring humanitarian needs. The 23-24 November pledging conference, which is largely online, comes at a pivotal moment for aid-dependent Afghanistan.
World's biggest companies still missing the mark on human rights, says report
Follow us Subscribe Home Opinions Explorations Newsletter Videos World's biggest companies still missing the mark on human rights, says report Nearly half of the companies surveyed had an allegation of a serious human rights issue, with India among the countries where these most regularly occurred.
The hazards of philanthropy and why its tax treatment needs a proper look
A conference organised by the Geneva Centre for Philanthropy this week will delve into the complicated relationship between philanthropy and taxation. Last year, when Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was still smouldering from the major blaze that had engulfed it, France’s richest man Bernard Arnault rushed in to offer tens of millions of euros in support to help restore the historic landmark. The act helped spark a frenzy of other donations.
UN75: Multilateralism is the essence of intercultural dialogue
In the late 19th century, Antonín Dvořák, Czech composer and celebrated musician from my own region said admiratively of locomotives: “It comprises so many parts, so many different components… everything has its purpose and role and the result is astounding!” Dvořák's expression would make a generous tribute to our diplomatic system: so many parts, each with its own role. We stand at a critical moment.
Guest Article: Food Lost and Wasted: The Invisible Face of Our Food Chain and an Opportunity for Change
By Olga Algayerova, Executive Secretary, UNECE With the consequences of COVID-19 still unfolding, one area of major disruption has been to global food systems, resulting in significant increases in food loss and waste. Today, the first ever International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, is a wake-up call. We must access and make available the “invisible” food lost and wasted in our supply chains – and we will see that there is enough food for everyone.
change is in the air
Story Late last year, flights were diverted from Delhi, thousands of schools were closed and people in the Indian capital were advised to stay indoors or wear masks. You might assume that these precautions were related to some kind of viral outbreak. But, in fact, they were a response to a spike in air pollution, which imperiled residents and decreased visibility so dramatically that airline travel became hazardous. Now, India is gearing up for another surge in toxic air.
From emergency room to classroom – the double life of Dr Vinh-Kim Nguyen
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Geneva’s Global Health Centre co-director talks about his dual roles leading one of Geneva’s foremost health policy research institutions and battling Covid at the height of the pandemic. Dr Vinh-Kim Nguyen is accustomed to straddling two worlds – academia and front-line medical work.
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