World Teachers’ Day was established by UNESCO in 1994. World Teachers’ Day: A Celebration of Those Who Strive for Education for All Culture and Education A new social […]
Gaza’s ‘Orphan City’ Helps Children Survive
The number of orphans in Gaza left without protection and support is estimated to be between 17,000 and 18,000. Gaza’s ‘Orphan City’ Helps Children Survive Peace and Security […]
UN expert: Kyrgyzstan should not miss opportunity to ensure rights of disabled people
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
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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 […]