A rape survivor in Mali visits a UN-supported aid center. Due to funding cuts, every third program to combat violence against women has been closed or suspended Women […]
Sudan on the brink of survival: UN calls for urgent help for millions of people
People across Sudan are returning to their communities, even as infrastructure is destroyed and access to basic services is lacking. Sudan on the brink of survival: UN calls […]
A Brazilian chef will treat world leaders to traditional indigenous dishes.
Professional chef and indigenous rights advocate Taina Marajoara. A Brazilian chef will treat world leaders to traditional indigenous dishes. Felipe de Carvalho Culture and Education Professional chef and […]
The UN welcomed the conclusion of the International Court of Justice on humanitarian assistance in the Palestinian territories
UN headquarters in New York. The UN welcomed the conclusion of the International Court of Justice on humanitarian assistance in the Palestinian territories International Law UN Secretary-General Antonio […]
UN Security Council: ceasefire in Gaza must be a step towards sustainable peace in the region
After the ceasefire took effect, the UN and its partners quickly stepped up humanitarian efforts in Gaza. UN Security Council: ceasefire in Gaza must be a step towards […]
The UN calls for increased action to reduce methane emissions
About a third of global warming is due to methane, a component of natural gas. The UN calls for increased action to reduce methane emissions Climate and Environment […]
Security Council meeting on Syria: UN calls for strengthening the role of women and lifting sanctions
UN Security Council meeting on Syria. Security Council meeting on Syria: UN calls for strengthening the role of women and lifting sanctions Peace and Security Speaking at a […]
Kyrgyzstan steps up efforts to combat transport air pollution
Traffic jams in the center of Bishkek. Kyrgyzstan steps up efforts to combat transport air pollution Climate and environment Air pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental […]
Russia maintains the world’s largest forest reserve: new FAO data on global forest resources
More than half of the world’s forests are concentrated in five countries – Russia, Brazil, Canada, the USA and China. Russia maintains the world’s largest forest reserve: new […]
‘Colossal’ demand for food aid in Gaza amid fragile truce
Truck at the Kerem Shalom checkpoint. ‘Colossal’ demand for food aid in Gaza amid fragile truce Humanitarian assistance The truce in Gaza has allowed UN humanitarian missions to […]