Over the past week, IAEA experts continued to hear explosions every day at different distances from the Zaporizhia NPP. IAEA head: nuclear facilities in Ukraine remain “extremely vulnerable” […]
While 783 million people go hungry, a fifth of food produced is wasted
A fifth of all food available to consumers ends up wasted, a new UNEP report finds. While 783 million people go hungry, a fifth of food produced is […]
Gaza war: UN records ‘direct attacks’ on more than 200 schools
An increasing trend in attacks on schools has worsened the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Gaza war: UN records ‘direct attacks’ on more than 200 schools Peace […]
UN: Russia continues to torture and execute Ukrainian prisoners of war
Conflict-related violence killed 429 civilians in Ukraine over three winter months. UN: Russia continues to torture and execute Ukrainian prisoners of war Peace and Security The United Nations […]
2023 was the deadliest year for migrants
The section of the sea route running from the Turkish coast in the Aegean Sea to the Greek islands is extremely dangerous for boats carrying migrants. 2023 was […]
The UN Office in Geneva introduces austerity regime
Hall of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The UN Office in Geneva introduces austerity regime UN In 2023, the UN ended the year with its lowest […]
The UN is helping to restore power supply in Kharkov after the largest Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy sector
UNDP is working with the Kharkov authorities to help the city recover from the shelling of its infrastructure. The UN is helping to restore power supply in Kharkov […]
Escalation in the Red Sea: the dire food situation in Yemen could worsen
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea have had a negative impact on international shipping. Escalation in the Red Sea: the dire food situation in Yemen could worsen […]
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan
Security Council votes on Gaza ceasefire resolution during Ramadan The UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during the month of Ramadan Peace and […]
381 United Nations staff have been detained since 2022
There are currently 27 UN personnel serving as guards. 381 United Nations staff have been detained since 2022 UN Today the world celebrates the International Day of Solidarity […]