Latest Security Council News

UN women’s rights committee: Afghan women and girls must be included in upcoming Doha meeting
The Failure of States to Respect their International Obligations Result in the Protection Gap of Journalists in Exile, Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council
Social media platforms are blocked in Iran. Candidates in this week’s presidential election are embracing them anyway
Human Rights Situation in Eritrea Remains Dire and the Authorities Choose to Maintain Practices which Perpetuate the Crisis, Special Rapporteur Tells Human Rights Council
HMAS Sydney departs for regional presence deployment
Human Rights Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Starts Interactive Dialogue with the High…
Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Concludes that Israeli Authorities and Hamas Are Both Responsible for War Crimes
High Commissioner for Human Rights Says Myanmar is Being Suffocated by an Illegitimate Military Regime, Speaks of Stories of Horrific War Tactics…
NZ enhances North Korea sanctions monitoring
Australian Prime Minister Radio interview – ABC News Radio
Additional Humanitarian Assistance For Gaza
Shock at impact on civilians of Israeli raid in Gaza to free hostages
Oxfam response to the UN Security Council’s ceasefire resolution
What’s new about the latest UN ceasefire resolution for Gaza, and will it have any better chance of success?
Statement On DPRK-Russia
At least 66 people including children killed in four days of attacks on “safe zones” in Rafah
GAZA: New crossing points and ‘floating dock’ are cosmetic changes, as humanitarian access disintegrates in Gaza, warn aid agencies
As Israel pushes into Rafah, it exposes an uncomfortable truth: no court alone can protect civilians in war
UNSCR 2730 is an urgent and timely reminder of parties’ obligations to respect and protect humanitarian personnel
Statement On Escalating Violence In Myanmar
MUA members united in calling for peace, safety and justice in Palestine
It’s Worth Keeping Eye On Mexico’s Future President
UN expert urges State cooperation for execution of arrest warrant against ex-president François Bozize Yangouvonda: Central African Republic
Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Kuwait for Efforts to Advance Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment, Raise Questions…
Targeted sanctions in response to North Korea’s supply of arms to Russia
Climate investments important, but Australia’s aid budget static in real terms
New Zealand expresses regret at North Korea’s aggressive rhetoric
Gaza: Critical aid supplies to keep children alive blocked as Israel takes over final land crossing – Save the Children
UN General Assembly – Tenth Emergency Special Session: Illegal Israeli Actions In Occupied East Jerusalem and the Rest of the Occupied Palestinian…
UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session Explanation of Vote
ACFID statement on United Nations General assembly vote on Friday 10th May: Granting United Nations Member status to Palestine
Shaping Better Way Forward
Gaza: Military offensive on Rafah a ‘cruel and heart-breaking blow’
Statement on unsafe and unprofessional interaction with PLA-Air Force
Intensified military operations will bring increased death and despair for Rafah’s 700,000 women and girls
Impunity for attacks on medical facilities and health workers must end, says UN expert
Women and girls bear the brunt of crisis ravaging Haiti, say UN experts
Unsafe and unprofessional interaction with PLA-Air Force
Nationwide events: Australia joins global day of action to end arms transfers to Israel
NZ started discussing AUKUS ‘Tier 2’ involvement in 2021, newly released details reveal
UN expert: Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities
Gender equality is a marker of peace and security
UN Human Rights Chief deplores harrowing killings of children and women in Rafah
Brooks School Tech Policy Institute focuses on intersection of national security and tech policy
Hidden Wars – The end of war for whom?
In Dialogue with Honduras, Experts of the Committee against Torture Praise Bill on Reparation for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Ask about…
Sudan’s year of war: One in two children in the line of fire
Israel and Iran must de-escalate conflict to protect human rights, warn UN experts