UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks via video link. The UN chief called on private business to actively contribute to achieving the SDGs Sustainable Development Goals Addressing via […]
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War in Ukraine: Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure and New Victims
A destroyed school in northern Ukraine (archive). War in Ukraine: attacks on civilian infrastructure and new casualties Peace and Security UN humanitarian workers on the ground report that […]
World Youth Skills Day: 600 million jobs needed in next 15 years
Young activists at a meeting with the head of the UN. World Youth Skills Day: 600 million jobs needed in next 15 years Sustainable Development Goals Nearly a […]
UN commemorates Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela addresses the UN General Assembly. September 2004 UN Honors Nelson Mandela Human Rights An informal meeting of the General Assembly was held at the UN headquarters […]
Camels and the Gobi Desert: FAO helps Mongolian farmers adapt to climate change impacts
Bactrian camels are the main source of wool, milk and income for Mongolian families living in the harsh Gobi Desert. Camels and the Gobi Desert: FAO helps Mongolian […]
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine
Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Safety of Nuclear Facilities in Ukraine Peace and Security Members of the General Assembly today adopted a resolution […]
Global Education Crisis: World Short of 44 Million Teachers
Children in Borodyanka, Ukraine, study in a bomb shelter. Global education crisis: the world is short of 44 million teachers Culture and education Without decisive action to address […]
The UN is helping Ukraine cope with the consequences of the recent series of massive strikes
A series of rocket attacks killed at least 34 Ukrainian civilians on Monday. The UN is helping Ukraine cope with the consequences of the recent series of massive […]
FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario
In 2022, global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a new high of 223.2 million tonnes. FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario Climate and Environment Updated […]