21 Countries That Don’t Have an Army and How They Stay Protected

Most countries treat a standing army as a basic part of national defense, but not every sovereign state has one.
Common Dreams

EU: New Rules on Asylum and ‘Safe Countries’ Undermine the Foundation of Refugee Protection

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights for all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a ...
Becker's Hospital Review

World Bank creates insurance market to protect poor countries from pandemics

The World Bank Group has designed a fast-disbursing global financing mechanism to protect countries against deadly pandemics. The mechanism, called the Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility, will be ...
The New York Times

At U.N. Conference, Countries Inch Toward Ocean Protection Goal

More than 20 new marine protected areas in coastal waters were announced at the third U.N. ocean conference this week. Experts say thousands more are needed. By Delger Erdenesanaa This article was ...
UNHCR

Latin American countries adopt Plan of Action on refugee protection

MEXICO CITY, November 17 (UNHCR) - As Latin America's biggest metropolis, sprawling over a huge valley where the ancient Aztecs founded it, Mexico City provided an impressive stage for an event of ...
The White House

RESTRICTING THE ENTRY OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS

During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, which successfully prevented national security threats from reaching our borders and which the ...