58 applications were submitted for inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List this year. Crafts from Azerbaijan, Belarus and Ukraine inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage […]
UN agencies join forces to prevent child deaths from malnutrition
A mother and her child wait for an appointment for malnutrition screening in DR Congo. UN agencies join forces to prevent child deaths from malnutrition Humanitarian aid In […]
By the end of the year, global tourism will fully recover compared to pre-pandemic levels
International Airport in Madrid, Spain. By the end of the year, global tourism will fully recover compared to pre-pandemic levels Economic Development Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally […]
Escalation in Syria: Attacks on medical facilities, civilian casualties
Aleppo, photo from the archive. Escalation in Syria: attacks on medical facilities and civilian casualties Peace and security The ongoing escalation of violence in northwest Syria has left […]
Central Asian countries develop roadmap to protect women with disabilities from violence
At the regional meeting of the Central Asian Alliance to End Gender-Based Violence, organized by UN Women in Almaty, participants agreed to develop a Roadmap for Action. Central […]
Historic climate change hearings begin at International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice. Historic Climate Change Hearings Begin at International Court Climate and Environment The International Court of Justice began open hearings on Monday to consider a […]
UN Human Rights Chief on Protests in Georgia
View of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi UN rights chief on Georgia protests Human Rights Amid protests in Georgia that have been marred by violence, UN High Commissioner for Human […]
Matthias Schmale calls for immediate action to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale. Matthias Schmale calls for urgent action to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Peace and Security UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine Matthias Schmale […]
UN calls for support for Haiti’s child population
Haitian children queue for food. UN calls for support for child population of Haiti Humanitarian aid The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate, and children are often the […]
Talks on global deal to tackle plastic pollution to resume next year
Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to the environment. Global agreement talks to combat plastic pollution to resume next year Climate and Environment Negotiations between representatives of more […]