United Nations
Reports and Statements to the UN
UNHRC Statement urging an electoral system of governance in Syria
UNHRC Statement urging an electoral system of governance in Syria
NCF Research Officer Lucy Spurdens delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. She urges the adoption of an electoral system in Syria and calls upon United Nations and international community to support the same. Transcript of Statement advocating democracy in Syria Dear President, The
UNHRC call to support Emergency Response Rooms amidst Sudan’s civil war
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer, Felix Mohaupt, delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 58th session. He addresses the United Nations requesting international community to support and funds for Sudan’s most effective relief group – the Emergency Response Rooms. Transcript of Statement on Sudan
The Gaza Ceasefire Deal and its Future: What to expect?
The Gaza Ceasefire Deal between Israel and Hamas, which came into effect in January 2025, raised hope of an end to the conflict. However, just two days after the ceasefire began, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Operation “Iron Wall” in Jenin, on the West Bank. Meanwhile, the first phase of the
Israel’s Occupation of Syria
Israel has just invaded and occupied the entirety of the 1,200-square-kilometre (460 square-mile) Golan Heights, a fertile and strategic plateau half of which it had already occupied and an additional area of over 500 square kilometres of South Western Syria, well over 200 additional square miles. Attacks on other Syrian
Peace Between Russia and Ukraine through an Armistice
The following paper has been submitted to the United Nations as well as to Washington and Moscow and will be submitted to Kiev. The only positive feedback has been from Washington. In view of the pace of events and because it is a matter of public record as a written
Who’s the next peacemaker, if not India?
Hard though it is to set aside the issue of the outcome of the US Presidential elections, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency on the pursuit of the Ukraine war, India has been touted as a prospective peacebroker by the Next Century Foundation. India’s entry into the Ukraine
Call for UN Security Council Resolution for the Protection of Civilians in Gezira
The following Statement is issued by Ms Eiman Hamza Baldo, head of the Sudan Unit at the Next Century Foundation: A statement to the UNSC meeting, 28 October 2024 on Sudan from the Next Century Foundation For more some days now, since Rapid Support Services (RSF) officer Abuagla Keikal surrendered
UNHRC57 Statement on India and the Ukraine war
Our Next Century Foundation Senior Research Officer, Moses Eboigbe, delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 57th session. He addresses the United Nations requesting support for the Republic of India from the international community in facilitating dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to find a peaceful
UNHRC57 Oral Statement on A new Madrid-style Conference
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Paphada Tulyaanukij delivered an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 57th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations regarding the ongoing issue between the State of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Transcript: Dear President, We call
The West Africa Bloc and the Ecowas Sahel Alliance
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been in the news lately – mostly for the wrong reasons. The bloc is facing its biggest crisis since it was formed in 1975. Three of its 15 countries – Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali – have broken away and formed
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the repatriation of Western citizens from the Al-Hol camp in Syria
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Cristina De Leo delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations regarding the ongoing issue of ISIS-affiliated individuals being detained in the Al-Hol camp in Syria, and calls for all
UNHRC56 Oral Statement on the current humanitarian situation in Gaza
Our Next Century Foundation Research Officer Komal Mor delivers an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council 56th session through an online platform. She addresses the United Nations in the context of dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Transcript: Mr President, The city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip,
UNHRC56 Written Statement: The Way Forward for Middle East Peace
The following written statement was compiled by The Next Century Foundation and submitted as a report on the prospects for Middle East Peace to the United Nations General Assembly under the auspices of the current 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council. It recommends a new Madrid-style Middle East
The use of Cluster Bombs must Cease
The Next Century Foundation delivered an oral intervention to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 55th session on the need to end the use of cluster bombs. The NCF addresses the United Nations in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Transcript of text used in appeal to the 55th