New legislative proposals and reforms undertaken by Kyrgyzstan demonstrate a desire to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities. UN expert: Kyrgyzstan should not miss an opportunity […]
INTERVIEW | “The Taliban’s attitude towards women is contrary to Islam”
Habiba Sarabi and Asila Wardak held high-ranking positions in the Afghan government before the Taliban took over. INTERVIEW | “The Taliban’s treatment of women is un-Islamic” Women Asila […]
Top News of the Day | Friday: Lebanon, Security Council, Food Prices, Space
Developing countries suffer from rising food prices. Top news of the day | Friday: Lebanon, Security Council, food prices, space UN The main news of the day in […]
WHO approves first diagnostic test for monkeypox
Limited testing capacity and delays in confirming monkeypox cases in Africa are fueling the rapid spread of the virus. WHO endorses first diagnostic test for monkeypox Health The […]
The Security Council held a meeting on Nord Streams at the initiative of the Russian Federation
UN Security Council. Photo from the archive A meeting on Nord Stream was held in the Security Council at the initiative of the Russian Federation Peace and Security […]
UNICEF: More than 690 children affected in Lebanon in past six weeks
A family who fled Beirut on the border with Syria. UNICEF: More than 690 children injured in Lebanon in past six weeks Peace and Security More than 690 […]
New UN study sheds light on links between child trafficking and child rights abuses in armed conflict
Children are being sold for sexual exploitation, forced into marriage, recruited as soldiers and used in supporting roles in combat. New UN study sheds light on links between […]
Winter sports and tourism face ‘existential crisis’
With global warming of two degrees Celsius, 53 percent of winter resorts will be at high risk of losing their natural snow cover. Winter sports and tourism face […]
Top Stories of the Day | Thursday: Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Winter Sports
Food aid in Gaza. Daily Top Stories | Thursday: Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, Winter Sports UN The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: […]
Somalia takes steps toward reform, security amid humanitarian challenges
Lido Beach in Mogadishu (archive photo). Somalia Takes Steps Towards Reform and Security Amid Humanitarian Problems Peace and Security Somalia has made progress in improving governance and security, […]