The Battle Against Inequality: A Message To The Elite And Super-Rich In Davos – OpEd
As the annual World Economic Forum (WEF), described as a gathering of the world’s elite and super rich, meet in
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Author: Thalif Deen
Thalif Deen, author of the book “No Comment – and Don’t Quote Me on That,” is Editor-at-Large at the Berlin-based IDN, an ex-UN staffer and a former member of the Sri Lanka delegation to the UN General Assembly sessions. A Fulbright scholar with a Master’s Degree in Journalism from Columbia University, New York, he shared the gold medal twice (2012-2013) for excellence in UN reporting awarded by the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA).
Articles by Thalif Deen :
UNHCR Hits Record USD 1.5 Billion In Early Funding To Support Refugees – OpEd
As humanitarian emergencies in the Middle East and Africa keep escalating—including in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan and most recently in Syria—there
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US, Under Fire, For Vetoing Resolutions Demanding Ceasefire In Gaza – OpEd
The US veto on a Security Council (UNSC) resolution—demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza—was highly predictable. The
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Will Unrestricted Arms Supplies To Israel Continue Under Trump? – OpEd
After US presidential elections on November 5, a question floating around the US and Middle Eastern capitals relates to Gaza,
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The Lifestyles Of The World’s Super Rich Threaten People And Planet – OpEd
The world’s superrich—including about 50 billionaires—produce, on average, more carbon through their investments, private jets and yachts in just over
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Poverty Is Rising And Inequality Widening In Asia And The Pacific – OpEd
The Asia-Pacific region, with over 4.8 billion people spread across 58 countries and territories, is home to about 60 percent
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Up To 21,000 Maybe Dying Daily From Conflict-Fuelled Hunger, New Report Warns – OpEd
As some of the world’s ongoing conflicts, including Russia vs Ukraine and Israel vs Hamas keep escalating, the continued battles
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UN Summit Declaration Receives Critical Response – OpEd
When the much-publicized two-day Summit of the Future concluded on September 23, world leaders adopted a Pact for the Future
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Where Do UN Diplomats Hide During Politically-Sensitive Voting? – OpEd
The United Nations, created in 1945 following the devastation caused by World War II, was mandated with one central mission:
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A New Battle Front In Gaza: Israel Vs UNRWA – OpEd
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is the only agency of the world body which
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