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Government and Lords face new Rwanda showdown

BBC Africa - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:00
Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and "vote until it's done".
Categories: Africa

Csak 8 fillért romlott a forint: 394,36 HUF = 1 euró

Bumm.sk (Szlovákia/Felvidék) - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:00
MTI: Vegyesen alakult a forint árfolyama hétfő reggel a nemzetközi devizapiacon. Az euró jegyzése hétfőn hét órakor 394,36 forintra erősödött a péntek esti 394,28 forintról, a dolláré 369,84 forintról 369,75 forintra csökkent, a svájci franké pedig 406,87 forintról 405,69 forintra süllyedt.

USA’s B-2 Bombers Leading the Way in Contracting for Availability

Defense Industry Daily - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:58
All together now… (click to view full) Britain’s practice of “contracting for availability” for key equipment, rather than paying for spare parts and maintenance hours, may be its most significant defense procurement reform. In a world where older air, sea, and ground vehicle fleets are growing maintenance demands beyond countries’ available budgets, it’s an approach […]
Categories: Defense`s Feeds

Who Should be the Next UN Leader?PART 6

Africa - INTER PRESS SERVICE - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:56

Credit: United Nations
 
With current UN Secretary-General António Guterres set to step down in 2026, who is in the running to replace him? In this seven-part series, Felix Dodds and Chris Spence reveal who might be nominated and assess their chances.
 
The potential candidates include Amina J. Mohammed (Nigeria), Mia Motley (Barbados), Alicia Barcena (Mexico), Maria Fernanda Espinosa (Ecuador), Rebeca Grynspan (Costa Rica) and Michelle Bachelet (Chile). These are names that have come up in conversations with UN insiders and other experts. All six would offer skills and experiences we believe would be valuable in these fast-paced, uncertain times.
 
“Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. It's not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates.”

By Felix Dodds and Chris Spence
APEX, North Carolina / DUBLIN, Ireland, Apr 22 2024 (IPS)

Michelle Bachelet is a formidable candidate to be the next UN Secretary-General. Some would even make her the frontrunner, should she choose to stand. Bachelet was the first female head of state in Chile, having served as president on two separate occasions: 2006 to 2010, and 2014 to 2018. Bachelet can also boast a long pedigree when it comes to human rights.

Bachelet lived in exile in Australia and Germany during the early part of Augusto Pinochet’s period as dictator, although not before being tortured by Pinochet’s secret police. She studied medicine and, on returning to Chile several years later, began to campaign for restoring democracy.

In 2000, she was appointed as Minister of Health by then-President Ricardo Lagos, introducing several major reforms and reducing hospital waiting lists. In 2002, she was appointed Minister of National Defense—a first for a woman in any country in the region.

Among various reforms, she strove to position the military so it would never be involved in subverting democracy, while also seeking reconciliation between the armed forces and the victims of Pinochet’s dictatorship.

In her first term as President (2006-2010), Bachelet introduced a range of reforms, including strengthening social security systems to offer more support for children and the elderly. She also appointed a cabinet with equal representation of men and women, and supported legislation to legalize gay marriage and promote women’s reproductive rights.

Michelle Bachelet

After her first term as President, Bachelet took a senior role at the UN. In 2010, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced that Bachelet would become the first executive director of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

Also known as UN Women, the new entity was the result of a merger of several previous UN groups. UN Women’s role is to advocate for the rights of women and girls and address specific issues such as violence against women and LGBT people. Bachelet held this position from 2010-2013.

Returning to Chilean politics, in late 2013 Bachelet was elected President of Chile for a second term. Again, Bachelet focused on strengthening human rights and supporting vulnerable communities, as well as promoting environmental protections.

Some policies—such as an attempt to introduce free education to a large number of poorer students—caused controversy and opposition—although some progress was still ultimately achieved.

In 2018, Bachelet returned to the UN. Perhaps appropriately considering her focus as President, she was appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, serving from 2018 to 2022. Bachelet spoke out strongly during this time on a number issues, from alleged human rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, to the situation in the Nagomo-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the detainment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in China, and the situation in Yemen.

Assessing Bachelet’s Prospects

Could Michelle Bachelet become the next UN Secretary-General? Here is our assessment of her advantages and disadvantages, should she choose to enter her name into the contest.

Advantages

    – Seniority: Bachelet has held the top job in Chile not once, but twice. Not only that, but she has also held two senior roles within the UN. Her experience has been at the highest level, and her networks are impressive. It is hard to imagine someone with a more appropriate mix of expertise.
    – UN Credentials: As a former head of both UN Women and the UN High Commission for Human Rights, Bachelet’s insider knowledge is considerable. She would know how to navigate the organization effectively from her first day in the job.
    – A Female Leader: As with other candidates featured in these articles, Michelle Bachelet would be a strong candidate to break the glass ceiling and become the first female leader of the UN.
    – A Latina Leader: With the tradition that the UN Secretary-General is chosen by rotating through the various UN regions, Bachelet would likely satisfy those who believe it is Latin America and the Caribbean’s “turn” to nominate Guterres’ successor.
    – Proven Impact: There are few potential candidates who could point to such broad impact both as a national leader and during two separate stints in high-level UN roles, especially in the fields of human rights and supporting vulnerable populations. Given the unprecedented uncertainty swirling around international diplomacy these days, a figure with a reputation as a “doer” may be welcomed.

Disadvantages

    – A Threat to the Big Five? Like Mia Mottley of Barbados, Bachelet has made comments in the past, particularly during her time as the UN High Commissioner Human Rights, that may not have been welcomed by some UN member states. It is worth bearing in mind that whoever emerges as Guterres’ successor will need to convince all five permanent Security Council members—China, Russia, France, the US, and UK—that they are the best person for the job. It will be a difficult line for anyone to walk, especially when even a single veto could scuttle their hopes.

    In spite of Bachelet’s obvious credentials, if just one of the “Big Five” members of the Security Council show signs of sensitivity to her comments on human rights in the past, Bachelet may have her work cut out to change their point of view. Still, her credentials are impressive and even opponents might have a hard time making a case against her.

Prof. Felix Dodds and Chris Spence have participated in United Nations conferences and negotiations since the 1990s. They co-edited Heroes of Environmental Diplomacy: Profiles in Courage (Routledge, 2022), which examines the roles of individuals in inspiring change.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2024/04/next-un-leaderpart-1/
https://www.ipsnews.net/2024/04/next-un-leaderpart-2/
https://www.ipsnews.net/2024/04/next-un-leaderpart-3/
https://www.ipsnews.net/2024/04/next-un-leaderpart-4/
https://www.ipsnews.net/2024/04/lead-united-nationspart-5/

IPS UN Bureau

 


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Categories: Africa

Die Noten der 33. Runde: Spielt so ein Absteiger? Nur zwei Hopper fallen nicht durch

Blick.ch - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:44
Die 33. Runde der Super League ist Geschichte. Wer hat überzeugt und wer eine ungenügende Leistung abgeliefert? Hier gibts die Noten.
Categories: Swiss News

Kommission will Regeln für die Verwendung von Dünger in der Landwirtschaft lockern

Euractiv.de - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:44
Die EU-Kommission hat einen Vorschlag zur Überarbeitung der Nitratrichtlinie veröffentlicht, um die Verwendung von Dünger aus Tierdung zu erleichtern. Wie erste Reaktionen zeigten, bleibt der Vorstoß jedoch politisch hochbrisant.
Categories: Europäische Union

Nach Traumtor von Zakaria: Breel Embolo feiert endlich sein Comeback

Blick.ch - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:33
Schöne Neuigkeiten aus der Ligue 1: Die Schweizer Sturm-Hoffnung Breel Embolo feiert am Sonntag nach langer Verletzungspause sein Comeback. Für Schlagzeilen sorgte zuvor bereits Denis Zakaria, der den Sieg der Monegassen mit einem Traumtor lancierte.
Categories: Swiss News

Nach Spionageskandal: Mögliche Reisebeschränkungen für russische Diplomaten

Euractiv.de - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:33
Vergangene Woche wurden in Bayern zwei Personen wegen des Verdachts auf russische Spionage verhaftet. Jetzt schlägt der Fall auch in Brüssel Wellen und könnte zu Reisebeschränkungen für russische Diplomaten führen.
Categories: Europäische Union

Veteránjármű-kiállítás és hajós felvonulás Esztergomban

Bumm.sk (Szlovákia/Felvidék) - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:30
Akkor és Most Jármű Expo néven rendeznek a hétvégén a régmúlt, illetve a jelen két- és négykerekű járműveit bemutató kiállítást Esztergomban, a programot zenei fesztivál és lampionos hajós felvonulás színesíti – közölték a szervezők az MTI-vel.

Frisches Geld für die Ukraine: Trump-Treffen mit polnischem Präsidenten könnte eine Rolle gespielt haben

Euractiv.de - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:24
Das kontroverse Treffen des polnischen Präsidenten Andrzej Duda mit Donald Trump könnte geholfen haben, neue US-Hilfen für die Ukraine auf den Weg zu bringen, behauptet Litauens Präsident Gitanas Nausėda. 
Categories: Europäische Union

Arrestations au Monténégro : l'étau se resserre autour de Milo Đukanović

Courrier des Balkans - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:12

Milivoje Katnić, l'ancien procureur spécial du Monténégro, et Zoran Lazović, un ancien chef de la police, ont été arrêtés le 14 avril. Désormais, tous les hommes-clés du « système Đukanović » dans la justice et la police sont sous les verrous. Pourtant, aucun procès n'a encore été mené à son terme.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Arrestations au Monténégro : l'étau se resserre autour de Milo Đukanović

Courrier des Balkans / Monténégro - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:12

Milivoje Katnić, l'ancien procureur spécial du Monténégro, et Zoran Lazović, un ancien chef de la police, ont été arrêtés le 14 avril. Désormais, tous les hommes-clés du « système Đukanović » dans la justice et la police sont sous les verrous. Pourtant, aucun procès n'a encore été mené à son terme.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Kosovo : un référendum pour rien, et le bras de fer se poursuit avec la Serbie

Courrier des Balkans / Serbie - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:03

Les électeurs serbes du nord du Kosovo ont, comme prévu, boycotté le référendum qui aurait pu désavouer les maires albanais élus en 2023. Entre Belgrade et Pristina, le bras de fer se poursuit et s'accélère depuis que le Conseil de l'Europe a entrouvert ses portes au Kosovo.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Kosovo : un référendum pour rien, et le bras de fer se poursuit avec la Serbie

Courrier des Balkans / Kosovo - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:03

Les électeurs serbes du nord du Kosovo ont, comme prévu, boycotté le référendum qui aurait pu désavouer les maires albanais élus en 2023. Entre Belgrade et Pristina, le bras de fer se poursuit et s'accélère depuis que le Conseil de l'Europe a entrouvert ses portes au Kosovo.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Kosovo : un référendum pour rien, et le bras de fer se poursuit avec la Serbie

Courrier des Balkans - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:03

Les électeurs serbes du nord du Kosovo ont, comme prévu, boycotté le référendum qui aurait pu désavouer les maires albanais élus en 2023. Entre Belgrade et Pristina, le bras de fer se poursuit et s'accélère depuis que le Conseil de l'Europe a entrouvert ses portes au Kosovo.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

Kosovo : un référendum pour rien, et le bras de fer se poursuit avec la Serbie

Courrier des Balkans - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:03

Les électeurs serbes du nord du Kosovo ont, comme prévu, boycotté le référendum qui aurait pu désavouer les maires albanais élus en 2023. Entre Belgrade et Pristina, le bras de fer se poursuit et s'accélère depuis que le Conseil de l'Europe a entrouvert ses portes au Kosovo.

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Categories: Balkans Occidentaux

L’Expresso : le RN et son allié allemand de l’AfD dos à dos au sujet du statut de Mayotte

Euractiv.fr - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:01
Aujourd’hui dans L’Expresso : RN et AfD dos à dos, cinq États européens en demandent plus sur l'immigration et la Pologne influence la position de Donal Trump sur l'Ukraine. 
Categories: Union européenne

Lengyel helyhatósági választások – Krakkó, Wroclaw és Rzeszów is elesett a PiS számára

Bumm.sk (Szlovákia/Felvidék) - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:00
MTI: A lengyel helyhatósági választások második fordulójában a kormánykoalíciót irányító Polgári Koalíció (KO) jelöltjei győztek Krakkóban, Wroclawban és Rzeszówban is a szavazóhelyiségeket elhagyók körében készült, vasárnap este ismertetett exit poll eredmények szerint.

Tschechien drängt wegen Spionageskandal erneut auf Reisebeschränkungen für Russland-Diplomaten

Euractiv.de - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:00
Tschechien wird erneut vorschlagen, die Bewegungsfreiheit russischer Diplomaten im Schengen-Raum einzuschränken, sagte der tschechische Außenminister. Dies sei auch eine Reaktion auf die Verhaftung mutmaßlicher russischer Agenten in Deutschland.
Categories: Europäische Union

Le président polonais Andrzej Duda aurait influencé la position de Donald Trump sur l’Ukraine

Euractiv.fr - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 07:54
Selon le président lituanien Gitanas Nausėda, son homologue polonais Andrzej Duda aurait pu influencer la position de l’ancien président américain Donald Trump sur l’Ukraine lors de leur récente rencontre à la Trump Tower.
Categories: Union européenne

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