Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), a United Nations-affiliated organization dedicated to fostering peace through civilian-led initiatives, has issued a statement in response
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Climate change and extreme weather impacts hit Asia hard
Long-term warming trend accelerates Asia is world’s most disaster-prone region Water-related hazards are top threat, but extreme heat is becoming more severe Melting glaciers threaten
Global efforts needed to combat waste trafficking to Southeast Asia, new research by UNODC and UNEP reveals
Bangkok (Thailand), 2 April 2024 - A first-ever mapping of waste trafficking trends from Europe to Southeast Asia has been published today. Produced by the
Disruptions in key global shipping route – Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and Black Sea – signal unprecedented challenges for global trade affecting millions of people in every region
Maritime transport, the backbone of international trade, and responsible for 80% of the global movement of goods. Attacks on shipping affecting the Suez Canal add
UNCTAD raises alarms on escalating disruptions to global trade due to the geopolitical tensions and climate change affecting the world’s key trade routes
Geneva, 26 January 2024 - The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has expressed profound concerns over the escalating disruptions in global trade,
Global unemployment rate set to increase in 2024 while growing social inequalities raise concerns, says ILO report
Joblessness and the jobs gap have both fallen below pre-pandemic levels but global unemployment will rise in 2024, and growing inequalities and stagnant productivity are
Asian political party network calls for protection of Taiwan democracy amidst interference allegations
Today, 10 December 2023, the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD) marks 30 years of unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule
UN women’s rights committee publishes findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala, Jamaica, Malawi, Nicaragua, Philippines, and Uruguay
GENEVA (30 October 2023) - The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) today issued its findings on Albania, Bhutan, France, Guatemala,
World Investment Forum ends with strong call for greater private and public investment
The world needs increased investment flows to drive economic transformation in energy, infrastructure, agrifood and health sectors to ensure sustainable development. Abu Dhabi, United Arab
HWPL Statement on Israel-Hamas War
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, strongly calls for an immediate cessation of the Israel-Hamas war that threatens global