UN chief calls on Haitian authorities to conduct a full investigation into massive human rights violations and hold those responsible accountable. UN Secretary-General condemns ongoing violence and massacres […]
Revival of the Ukrainian agricultural industry: demining, investments, “green” technologies
A programme to clear agricultural lands of war remnants was launched by FAO in collaboration with WFP and the Swiss Foundation for Memory. Reviving Ukraine’s agro-industry: demining, investment, […]
Switzerland’s Jürg Lauber elected President of the Human Rights Council for 2025
UN Human Rights Council. Jürg Lauber of Switzerland elected President of the Human Rights Council for 2025 Human Rights The Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Jürg Lauber, […]
UN calls for listening to youth voices against corruption
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Volker Türk: The outgoing year was marred by indifference to the lives of civilians
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 […]