Member State

A United Nations (UN) member state is a country that is a member of the UN and has ratified the UN Charter. The UN is an international organization that was founded in 1945 with the goal of promoting international cooperation and resolving global conflicts.

Currently, there are 193 member states of the UN. These countries are diverse in terms of their geography, culture, and political systems, but they are all committed to the principles and goals of the UN Charter.

To become a member state of the UN, a country must first apply for membership and be accepted by the UN General Assembly. Once accepted, the country must then ratify the UN Charter, which outlines the principles and purposes of the UN.

As a member state of the UN, a country has the right to participate in the work of the UN, including attending meetings, voting on resolutions, and participating in peacekeeping operations. Member states also have the responsibility to uphold the principles and goals of the UN Charter, including the promotion of peace, human rights, and international cooperation.

Overall, being a member state of the UN is an important status that reflects a country’s commitment to the principles and goals of the international community. It provides opportunities for participation in the work of the UN and for collaboration with other member states.

Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 6: AMP Model Discussion; Social Media “Human Trafficking Panic” Posts
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Prevention Cohort LIVE Ep 6: AMP Model Discussion; Social Media “Human Trafficking Panic” Posts

Come learn about new tools to end human trafficking through prevention education. We go through the AMP Model to teach the definition.

Republic of Moldova: Council of Europe-ECPAT Country Overview highlights the need for more resources to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation
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Republic of Moldova: Council of Europe-ECPAT Country Overview highlights the need for more resources to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chisinau / Moldova, 4 May 2023—More resources need to be devoted in the Republic of Moldova to identifying and supporting victims of child sexual exploitation, including from the most vulnerable groups, according to a joint Council of Europe and ECPAT International Country Overview released today. The Overview underlines that the country’s socio-economic…

U.S. states might be running awful of international child labor laws – The Washington Post
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U.S. states might be running awful of international child labor laws – The Washington Post

The April 23 editorial responding to initiatives by Iowa and at least nine other states to undo child-labor protections, “Kids should mow lawns, not pour concrete,” might have mentioned that such legislation would contravene international human rights law to which the United States is a signatory.   Applied to those under 18, the International Labor…

Ireland to apply to be part of EU measures combating human trafficking – Irish Examiner
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Ireland to apply to be part of EU measures combating human trafficking – Irish Examiner

Justice Minister Simon Harris received Government approval to join an EU directive which will amend the anti-trafficking directive and focus on combating human trafficking while protecting victims. The proposal is designed to “strengthen the ability to combat crimes related to human trafficking and to harmonise human trafficking rules across EU member states”, a Government spokesperson…

Government of Romania Holds “Common Challenges and New perspectives in Fighting Trafficking in Persons” Conference
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Government of Romania Holds “Common Challenges and New perspectives in Fighting Trafficking in Persons” Conference

“I don’t think there has been a clearer and stronger moment for Romania than this to assume the commitment at the highest level of the Executive to combat human trafficking. The coordination of the anti-trafficking fight has been at the level of the Prime Minister’s Chancellery for more than two years and the results are…

DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times
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DMW boosts campaign vs human trafficking – The Manila Times

(UPDATE) AMID calls by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to put an end to modern-day slavery, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan Ople on Tuesday vowed to intensify the DMW’s awareness campaign against illegal recruitment and human trafficking, particularly those being undertaken through social media. At the same time, Ople called on the 11 member…

Children among 59 people killed in sailboat crash off Italy's coast – The Guardian
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Children among 59 people killed in sailboat crash off Italy's coast – The Guardian

Fifty-nine people, including a newborn baby and other children, have died after a wooden sailing boat believed to be carrying refugees wrecked against rocks off the coast of Italy’s Calabria region. Many of the bodies were reported to have washed up on a tourist beach near Steccato di Cutro, while others were found at sea….