The city of Es-Suwayda in western Syria. Top news of the day | Friday: Syria, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Earth Hour UN The main news of the day […]
Middle East: UN chief calls for diplomatic talks to begin
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to reporters at UN headquarters in New York. Middle East: UN chief calls for diplomatic talks to begin Peace and Security “This war is […]
The Secretary General called for the immediate release of 118 detained UN staff
The UN works in some of the world’s most dangerous and unstable regions, including Gaza. The Secretary General called for the immediate release of 118 detained UN staff […]
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the slave trade a grave crime against humanity
Meeting of the UN General Assembly dedicated to the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The UN General Assembly adopted […]
Ukraine: “the situation is worse than ever”
The total damage caused by the war to Ukraine is estimated at $195 billion. Ukraine: “the situation is worse than ever” Peace and Security At a Security Council […]
Middle East: more and more people need humanitarian assistance
Internally displaced people in Lebanon spend the night in tents on the street. Middle East: more and more people need humanitarian assistance Peace and Security Heavy airstrikes that […]
Strait of Hormuz: International Maritime Organization Council calls for humanitarian mechanism to resolve crisis
The council called for an immediate end to all attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf. Strait of Hormuz: International Maritime Organization Council calls for humanitarian mechanism to […]
UN human rights chief condemns wave of anti-Semitic attacks in Europe and North America
“Every person should be able to practice their religion without fear or intimidation of any kind.” UN human rights chief condemns wave of anti-Semitic attacks in Europe and […]
Middle East: more than 20 thousand sailors are “trapped” at the Strait of Hormuz
Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz separating the United Arab Emirates and Iran. Middle East: more than 20 thousand sailors are “trapped” at the Strait of Hormuz […]
“Our hands were shaking when we were waiting for the first call”: how they built a system of assistance to victims of violence in Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. “Our hands were shaking when we were waiting for the first call”: how they built a system of assistance to victims of violence in Kyrgyzstan Women […]