Women Leaders Convene in Long Island to Renew Push for Gender Equality and Multilateralism
Women leaders convened for the fifth consecutive year in Manhasset, Long Island, under the auspices of the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. The meeting aimed to reinforce global dedication to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promote women’s rights, and defend the principles enshrined in the UN Charter. This gathering comes at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility, and increasing challenges to hard-won human rights. Participants highlighted that gender equality remains a fundamental human rights issue and a cornerstone of sustainable development, peace, and security. They underscored that worldwide rising inequality threatens progress made over past decades. The leaders... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Apr 2026 01:48
Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu raise concerns over Royal Caribbean's private beach club plans on Lelepa Island
Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu have expressed serious concerns regarding plans by cruise operator Royal Caribbean to develop a private beach club on Lelepa Island. The community leaders argue that environmental impact assessments conducted by the company are “incomplete” and “misleading.” They assert that the proposed development poses a significant threat to the local ecosystems and a nearby UNESCO World Heritage site. The matter was formally raised in a letter sent to Royal Caribbean on 26 February. The planned resort on Lelepa Island, which spans roughly 5 kilometers and is home to approximately 500 residents, is designed to cater to up... [Continue Reading]
