By the end of the century, 5 billion people are expected to live in drylands. UN Conference on Desertification Pledges Over $12 Billion to Support Vulnerable Countries Climate […]
FAO teaches South Sudanese fishermen how to build boats to make them stronger and save trees
The project teaches participants how to coat canoes with epoxy resin. FAO teaches South Sudanese fishermen how to build boats that are stronger and save trees Economic development […]
UNICEF helps young Ukrainians survive the winter
Darya with her daughters Polina and Milana. UNICEF helps young Ukrainians survive the winter Anna Radomskaya Peace and Security Ukrainians are experiencing another harsh winter. It is especially […]
The group that seized power in Syria has been declared a terrorist organization – what next?
People in Aleppo, Syria, receive hot meals from WFP workers. Group that seized power in Syria designated as terrorist organization – what next? International Law The armed group […]
Top News of the Day | Friday: Syria, Georgia, Iran, Drownings
Celebrations on the streets of Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime. Top stories of the day | Friday: Syria, Georgia, Iran, drownings UN The main news […]
Iran: UN experts call for repeal of hijab and chastity law
New Hijab Law Marks Tighter State Control Over Women in Iran Iran: UN Experts Call for Repeal of Hijab and Chastity Law Human Rights UN experts today called […]
Drowning deaths in Europe down 68 percent
Teaching children to swim reduces water risks. Drowning deaths in Europe down 68 percent Health Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first ever report on drowning […]
Georgia: UN experts condemn ‘repression’ against protesters
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi. Georgia: UN experts condemn “repression” against protesters Human Rights “We are witnessing daily violence by state security forces against peaceful protesters, mass […]
Syria: UN to continue humanitarian and peacekeeping operations
Golan Heights (archive). Syria: UN to continue humanitarian and peacekeeping operations Peace and Security In an exclusive interview with the UN News Service, UN Resident Coordinator in Syria […]
Top Stories of the Day | Thursday: Syria, Ukraine, Myanmar, Lesotho
Children arriving at a reception center in Raqqa, Syria. Top stories of the day | Thursday: Syria, Ukraine, Myanmar, Lesotho UN Top stories of the day in the […]