© Unsplash/Planet Volumes Topographic map of the Strait of Hormuz. Civilian ships remain blocked in the Strait of Hormuz due to lack of agreement between countries Peace and […]
Economic inequality undermines children’s well-being in the world’s richest countries
© UNICEF/A. Etge Economic inequality in rich countries is associated with poorer physical health and lower academic outcomes among children. Economic inequality undermines children’s well-being in the world’s […]
At the Africa Forward summit, the UN chief called for reform of the global financial system
UN-Nairobi/J. Mwelu Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. At the Africa Forward summit, the UN chief called for reform of the global […]
Ukraine: War is increasingly deadly for women and girls
© OCHA Due to attacks on energy facilities and power outages, life for women across Ukraine has become much more difficult. Ukraine: War is increasingly deadly for women […]
UNESCO: the number of university students worldwide has more than doubled in 20 years
Unsplash/P. Yuhao University students celebrate graduation day in Singapore. UNESCO: The number of university students worldwide has more than doubled in 20 years Culture and Education Over the past […]
Top news of the day | Monday: hantavirus, Ukraine, Gaza, Africa
UN-Nairobi/J. Mwelu Participants at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Top news of the day | Monday: hantavirus, Ukraine, Gaza, Africa UN The main news of the […]
The UN Security Council discussed the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Photo UN/M. Elias Meeting of the UN Security Council (archive). The UN Security Council discussed the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina Peace and Security At a meeting of […]
Europe and Central Asia seek ways to strengthen food sustainability at conference in Dushanbe
© FAO/A. Sattori The 35th session of the Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) opened in Dushanbe. Europe and Central Asia […]
New UN report documents ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan
© UNDP/S.O.Sadaat Children in Herat province, Afghanistan. New UN report documents ongoing human rights abuses in Afghanistan Human rights Afghanistan continues to record serious human rights violations, including […]
In the Dnepropetrovsk region, a drone fired at a UN World Food Program truck, the driver was injured
© WFP A WFP truck was damaged by an FPV drone while delivering humanitarian aid in the Donetsk region. In the Dnepropetrovsk region, a drone fired at a […]