Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwest China. UN urges China to protect minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet from discrimination Human Rights Many problematic laws and policies affecting China’s […]
The UN marked the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis speaks during an informal visit of UN Security Council members at the Palais des Nations. UN marks 75th anniversary of Geneva Conventions International […]
WMO report: Rising sea levels threaten Pacific islands
Pacific Islands Face Powerful Impacts of Climate Change WMO Report: Rising Sea Levels Threaten Existence of Pacific Islands Climate and Environment Accelerating sea level rise, ocean warming and […]
Top Stories of the Day | Monday: Ukraine, Gaza, Russia, Myanmar
UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale (second from right) at a transit center for displaced persons in Donetsk Oblast. Top News of the Day | Monday: Ukraine, […]
UN experts: Abortion restrictions in Poland violate women’s rights
Abortion restrictions push women and girls to unsafe procedures. UN experts: Abortion restrictions in Poland violate women’s rights Human Rights Women in Poland face serious violations of their […]
UN aid agencies deliver polio vaccines to Gaza
UNICEF to deliver 1.2 million doses of polio vaccine to Gaza. UN aid agencies deliver polio vaccines to Gaza Humanitarian aid A shipment of polio vaccines has been […]
IAEA chief to visit Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant on Tuesday
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Chief Rafael Grossi spoke to reporters in Vienna following his official visit to Iran. IAEA chief to visit Kursk nuclear power plant in […]
UN Coordinator Matthias Schmale Condemns Massive Shelling of Ukraine by Russian Armed Forces
Children in the Kyiv metro, which serves as a shelter during the shelling. Photo from the archive UN Humanitarian Coordinator Matthias Schmale condemned the massive shelling of Ukraine […]
Situation on the Blue Line: UN calls for return to ceasefire
Golan Heights Blue Line: UN calls for return to ceasefire Peace and Security Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the significant increase in cross-line shootings. These actions […]
UN Secretary-General to Pacific Islands Forum: ‘The world needs your leadership’
Shore in Tonga. UN Secretary-General to Pacific Islands Forum: “The World Needs Your Leadership” Climate and Environment When governments sign new oil and gas deals, they are giving […]