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 […]
UN Sounds Alarm Over Escalation of Violence in Northwest Syria
Destruction from airstrikes in Idlib, northwest Syria. UN sounds alarm over escalating violence in northwest Syria Peace and Security A sharp escalation in fighting in Syria’s Aleppo province […]
70 percent of new HIV infections worldwide are among girls
A 9-year-old HIV-positive girl draws at a UNICEF-supported centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 70 percent of new HIV infections worldwide are among girls Health The past decade has seen […]
Romania has the highest infant mortality rate from pneumonia in the world
Five-year-old Antonia was hospitalized with pneumonia at the age of two. The girl still suffers from complications. Romania has the highest infant mortality rate from pneumonia in the […]