UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Photo from the archive Colombia: UN Secretary-General calls for an immediate end to violence Peace and Security UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned […]
UN chief in Davos: abandoning climate commitments is a ‘short-sighted and selfish’ move
UN Secretary-General speaks in Davos UN Secretary-General in Davos: Rejecting climate commitments is ‘short-sighted and selfish’ UN Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, the […]
Belarus: UN experts alarmed by widespread use of absentee trials
The capital of Belarus, Minsk, Victory Square. Belarus: UN experts alarmed by widespread use of absentee trials Human Rights A group of independent human rights experts on Tuesday […]
Top Stories of the Day | Tuesday: Gaza, West Bank, US, Davos
Much of Gaza lies in ruins after 15 months of bombing. Top News of the Day | Tuesday: Gaza, West Bank, US, Davos UN Top news of the […]
Africa: UN Security Council Discusses Ways to Combat Growing Terrorism Threat
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for nearly 59 percent of all terrorist deaths. Africa: UN Security Council discusses ways to combat growing terrorism threat Peace and Security Deputy Secretary-General Amina […]
UN ‘regrets’ US withdrawal from WHO and climate agreement
UN Headquarters in New York. UN “regrets” US withdrawal from WHO and climate agreement Healthcare On Tuesday, UN agencies commented on US President Donald Trump’s orders to end […]
New long-acting drugs revolutionize HIV treatment
Periodic injections could be effective in the fight against AIDS. New long-acting drugs could revolutionize HIV treatment Health The innovative drugs lenacapavir and cabotegravir could revolutionize HIV treatment […]
UN experts: Thailand must immediately stop deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China
A view of Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. UN experts: Thailand must immediately halt deportation of 48 Uighurs to China Human Rights The Thai government must immediately halt the possible […]
UNRWA faces uncertainty amid Israeli parliament decisions
UNRWA liquidation could bring humanitarian work in Gaza to a halt. UNRWA faces uncertainty amid Israeli parliamentary decisions Humanitarian Aid Aid workers in Gaza continue to work in […]
The UN launched the International Year of Glacier Conservation
The rate of glacier retreat has accelerated. The UN launched the International Year of Glacier Conservation Climate and Environment Glaciers play a key role in shaping the planet’s […]