Stéphanie Fillion

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Stéphanie Fillion is a New York-based reporter specialising in foreign affairs and human rights and a United Nations correspondent. Her work was published in outlets like Forbes, Foreign Policy, Radio-Canada and the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun. She has a masters degree in journalism, politics and global affairs from Columbia University and a BA in political science from McGill University. In recent years, her UN coverage received two UN Correspondent Association awards as well as a Gracie award from the Alliance for Women in Media. She writes in French, English and Italian.

The declining fortunes of Afghanistan’s women
The declining fortunes of Afghanistan’s women
Is the International Court of Justice a toothless tiger, or can a new legal battle truly turn the tide for women and girls?
The UN “Summit of the Future” can’t afford to ignore the present
The UN “Summit of the Future” can’t afford to ignore the present
Negotiations for a new global pact have hit obstacles, reflecting many of the problems facing the international system.
Putin’s foot soldier in New York: How Vassily Nebenzia fought on after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine   
Putin’s foot soldier in New York: How Vassily Nebenzia fought on after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine  
Seen as a potential heir apparent to Sergey Lavrov, Vassily Nebenzia is a mysterious but relentless envoy for the Kremlin.
UN-ravelling the world of United Nations acronyms
UN-ravelling the world of United Nations acronyms
With a lexicon all its own, does a reliance on the alphabet soup pose challenges to transparency and inclusivity?
You name it! Are country name changes necessary?
You name it! Are country name changes necessary?
The reasons behind rebranding a nation are myriad – from overt nationalism to anti-colonialism and everything in between.
Inside the tangled negotiations for a global plastic treaty
Inside the tangled negotiations for a global plastic treaty
Countries want to end plastic pollution by 2040 but haven’t yet found agreement on a path to the goal.
UN General Assembly: Snubs and fragmentation
UN General Assembly: Snubs and fragmentation
This year’s meeting will be marked by notable absentees, fuelling a sense that the body’s multilateral power is on the wane.
With caution and tact: How Asian countries voted on Ukraine at the UN 
With caution and tact: How Asian countries voted on Ukraine at the UN 
A resolution forces nations to show their hand. After Russia’s invasion, consistency has not been to everyone’s liking.
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