World Teachers’ Day was established by UNESCO in 1994. World Teachers’ Day: A Celebration of Those Who Strive for Education for All Culture and Education A new social […]
Gaza’s ‘Orphan City’ Helps Children Survive
The number of orphans in Gaza left without protection and support is estimated to be between 17,000 and 18,000. Gaza’s ‘Orphan City’ Helps Children Survive Peace and Security […]
UN expert: Kyrgyzstan should not miss opportunity to ensure rights of disabled people
New legislative proposals and reforms undertaken by Kyrgyzstan demonstrate a desire to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities. UN expert: Kyrgyzstan should not miss an opportunity […]
WHO approves first diagnostic test for monkeypox
Limited testing capacity and delays in confirming monkeypox cases in Africa are fueling the rapid spread of the virus. WHO endorses first diagnostic test for monkeypox Health The […]
The Security Council held a meeting on Nord Streams at the initiative of the Russian Federation
UN Security Council. Photo from the archive A meeting on Nord Stream was held in the Security Council at the initiative of the Russian Federation Peace and Security […]
UNICEF: More than 690 children affected in Lebanon in past six weeks
A family who fled Beirut on the border with Syria. UNICEF: More than 690 children injured in Lebanon in past six weeks Peace and Security More than 690 […]
Somalia takes steps toward reform, security amid humanitarian challenges
Lido Beach in Mogadishu (archive photo). Somalia Takes Steps Towards Reform and Security Amid Humanitarian Problems Peace and Security Somalia has made progress in improving governance and security, […]
UN expert condemns mass extrajudicial executions in Sudan
Sudanese armed forces have launched attacks on enemy positions, killing dozens of civilians and causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure. UN expert condemns mass extrajudicial executions in Sudan […]
Escalation in Lebanon: Shelling, uncertainty and fear
Destruction in Beirut. Escalation in Lebanon: Shelling, uncertainty and fear Peace and security Amid new reports of Hezbollah shelling Israel and clashes along the UN-patrolled Blue Line, displaced […]
UN expert calls for end to prison labour exploitation
Prisoners have a right to decent work, UN independent expert stresses. UN expert calls for end to prison labor exploitation Human Rights The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary […]