In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (resolution 32/40 B). On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II))
In a world increasingly dominated by urbanization and human activities, a silent crisis is unfolding, one that threatens the very foundation of our planet’s ecosystems and our food security. This crisis is the decline of pollinators, the insects and other animals that transfer pollen from one plant to another, enabling the reproduction of many plant […]
In a powerful display of solidarity and advocacy for the Palestinian cause, Geneva bore witness to a resounding manifestation on November 18, 2023. Thousands gathered in the heart of the international city, converging with a shared purpose – to raise their voices against injustice, draw attention to the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people, and […]
Alain Gresh is a French journalist and writer who has been a prominent commentator on the Middle East for over four decades. He was born in Cairo in 1940 to a French father and an Egyptian mother, and he grew up in both Egypt and France. Gresh studied at the Sorbonne and the Institut d’études […]
The decision to reauthorize the use of glyphosate in agriculture for a period of 10 years by the European Commission on November 16 has sparked a flurry of reactions in France. The Commission’s move comes due to the lack of consensus among the 27 EU member states, where a majority of 15 states representing at […]
Monkeypox, a rare viral disease with origins in animals, has recently gained attention for its potential to jump from wildlife to humans, echoing concerns reminiscent of past pandemics. Caused by the monkeypox virus, a relative of the smallpox virus, this infectious disease presents a unique set of challenges for public health authorities and scientists. Understanding […]