Yemen Begins 72-Hour Ceasefire Amid Controversy
A U.N. brokered ceasefire took effect in Yemen late October 19 after a call from the U.S. and Britain to end violence between the government and Iran-backed Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen.
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Struggling Haiti Receives Another Blow From Hurricane Matthew
Haiti is no stranger to the horrors of a natural disaster nor to empty promises from international aid organizations.
Read MoreU.N. Selects Guterres of Portugal as Its Next Leader
Antonio Guterres, who has served as prime minister of Portugal and head of the United Nations refugee agency, held a steady lead through the selection process, despite expectations of a woman from Eastern Europe to succeed Ban Ki-moon.
Read MoreTo Experience the U.N., Students Come to Seton Hall
The School of Diplomacy’s United Nations Summer Intensive Program has had nearly 700 students in 17 sessions since 2001, punctuating the School’s connections and dedication to international organizations.
Read MoreDiplomacy Students Attend Annual UNA Members’ Day
During a panel on the next fifteen years of the U.N., School of Diplomacy junior Gabriela Taveras spoke about her work on campus through Seton Hall’s chapter of UNA-USA. She enthusiastically congratulated Professor Martin Edwards for organizing last year’s Sustainable Development Goals Teach-In on campus.
Read MoreUN Peacekeeping Troops Accused of Sexual Assault
By Felipe Bueno Staff Writer United Nations peacekeeping troops have recently come under heavy scrutiny for various sexual assault accusations.
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Iran-Saudi War of Words Escalates to UN
Saudi Arabia received widespread public outcry in Iran for its execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on charges of terrorism and sedition, along with 46 other prisoners.
Read MoreThe Greatest Show on Earth: World Watches as UN General Assembly Opens
Some key speakers to watch will be Iran’s Rouhani, fresh off a huge diplomatic win after the Iran nuclear deal; Russia’s Putin, who is making his first appearance in the GA Hall in a decade amid growing concerns about Russia’s presence in Ukraine and Syria; and Cuban President Raul Castro, who will be addressing the UN for the first time.
Read MoreUN Launches Sustainable Development Goals
The biggest point of contention in the SDGs is the price tag. According to a 2004 World Bank statement, “The additional foreign aid required to reach the Millennium Development Goals by 2015 is between $40-$60 billion a year.”
In contrast, the SDGs are far more expensive, with projections for different goals ranging from $66 billion for the eradication of poverty, to upwards of $7 trillion for the various types of infrastructure improvements–clean water, access to education, and roads, to name a few.
Read MoreUN Fails to Reduce Disaster Risk
By John Carey Staff Writer Ten years ago, the United Nations held its second conference on disaster risk reduction and
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