UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. Volker Türk: The outgoing year was marred by indifference to the lives of civilians Human Rights Disregard for international law […]
The UN marks the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
A monument dedicated to the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, on the grounds of the UN headquarters. The UN marks the International Day […]
UN Secretary General: Syria’s unity and sovereignty must be restored
After 14 years of conflict, the UN calls on the international community to support the Syrians. In this picture: destroyed buildings in Ghouta, Syria. Photo from the archive. […]
Syria: UN Special Envoy Holds Consultations in Doha
UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen speaks to reporters after consultations in Doha. Photo from the archive Syria: UN Special Envoy Holds Consultations in Doha Peace and […]
Notre Dame Cathedral: Audrey Azoulay welcomes revival of UNESCO World Heritage gem
Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire that destroyed much of this unique architectural monument. Photo from the archive Notre Dame Cathedral: Audrey Azoulay welcomes the revival of the […]
International Civil Aviation Day: Wings of Progress
Civil aviation is a key sector of the global economy, which contributes to the development of trade, tourism, business and scientific research. International Civil Aviation Day: Wings of […]
Top Stories of the Day | Friday: Middle East, Yemen, South Africa, Debt Crisis
More than 280,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in northwest Syria. Daily Top Stories | Friday: Middle East, Yemen, South Africa, Debt Crisis UN The […]
UN report on inequality in the Arab world: the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer
The gap between rich and poor Arab countries has reached unprecedented proportions. UN report on inequality in the Arab world: the rich are getting richer, the poor are […]
Digital services exports from developing countries surpass $1 trillion
Progress in developing countries is helping them gain competitiveness in the global marketplace and opening up new opportunities for economic growth. Digital services exports from developing countries surpass […]
Secretary-General’s Special Representative: Region on Fire, but Iraq Has Made Progress in Ensuring Stability and Security
A view of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Secretary-General’s Special Representative: The Region is on Fire, but Iraq Has Made Progress in Ensuring Stability and Security Peace and […]