
News in Brief 31 January 2023
Amid increase in dangerous Rohingya boat journeys, IOM boosts support Mali: rights experts call for…

Amid increase in dangerous Rohingya boat journeys, IOM boosts support Mali: rights experts call for…

The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has warned that every day in Mali, civilians are being…

Tedros: COVID-19 still an international health threat WHO calls for more urgency to tackle neglected…

Californian teenager Kale Ilac’s dream is to become a diplomat. The 16-year-old, who is battling…

A report by the UN environment agency (UNEP) produced at the end of 2002 provides…

‘Reasonable grounds’ Syrian air force behind 2018 chemical attack High Commissioner for Refugees calls for…

Top envoy deeply alarmed over deaths of 9 Palestinians in West Bank raid UN chief…

Latin America, Caribbean ‘must step up’ to tackle rising hunger: FAO Stand with Lake Chad…

Victims of human trafficking more vulnerable due to wars: UNODC Afghan mission led by UN…

Without $1.6 billion in funding for essential services and humanitarian aid to help Palestinian refugees…

Disturbing new data released on Tuesday from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…

UN rights chief Türk condemns killing of Eswatini human rights lawyer $2.54 billion needed to…

Sexual exploitation and abuse of vulnerable communities have “absolutely no place” in the United Nations…

UN News publishes stories in 10 languages, with the aim of ensuring that as many…

Ukraine: UN aid convoy reaches battered Soledar China ‘making enormous progress’ on elderly COVID-19 vaccination:…

UNESCO to honour Afghan girls and women on International Day of Education Northern Ireland: UK…

Ukraine war: no chance for serious peace negotiations yet, say UN chief Middle East gripped…

Rise in deadly boat journeys reflects Rohingyas’ desperation: UNHCR US border policy expulsions in spotlight…

The prospects of a political agreement between the Sudanese military and civilian groups, including civil…

Economic slowdown likely to force workers to accept lower quality jobs – ILO UN rights…

On today’s episode of The Lid is On, Conor speaks to Melissa Fleming, the head…

Greece urged to halt trial against human rights defenders who helped migrants WHO updates COVID…

2022 confirmed as one of warmest years on record: WMO Uzbekistan: WHO warns over poisoning…

Uganda declares end of Ebola virus outbreak UN emergency relief fund disburses $6 million for…

COVID-19: China surge not a cause for concern for Europe ‘at this time’ says WHO…

UN chief ‘shocked’ by attack on Brazil’s Congress Guterres urges radical global finance shake-up to…

In our first Lid Is On of 2023, we take a trip to Geneva, to…

The rapid 10 degree Celsius rise in temperature across large parts of Europe before Christmas…

Belarus: Trial of Nobel winner Ales Bialiatski ‘politically motivated’ New US border measures ‘not in…
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Pakistan floods: 9 million more, risk being pushed into poverty Warm start to 2023 breaks…

Ukraine: FAO and EU in $15.5 million bid to tackle food insecurity Reach into your…

COVID-19: coronavirus experts to meet at WHO and discuss China infections UN humanitarians urge extension…

UN chief calls for ‘maximum restraint’ in Bolivia UN Rights chief appeals to save Myanmar refugees Ethiopia: Nationwide measles vaccination…

The son and former wife of Brazilian football legend Pelé, have been talking to UN…

Peace needed now, ‘more than ever’: Guterres Top UN and civil society officials slam Afghan…

Afghanistan: UN rights chief urges end to female discrimination Indonesia’s ‘act of humanity’ for migrants…

For the last Lid Is On of the year, Conor Lennon invited some of his…

This is the fifth and final episode of Seeking Peace, a podcast from the Department…

Today, we bring you the fourth episode of Seeking Peace, a podcast from the UN…
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In Episode 3 of Seeking Peace, a podcast from the UN Department of Peace Operations,…

In Episode 2 of Seeking Peace, a podcast from the Department of Peace Operations, Melanne…

This week, The Lid Is On has partnered with the UN Department of Peace Operations,…

The holiday season is upon us, and UN News will be taking a break from…

On this week’s The Lid Is On, we’re introducing you to UNiting Against Hate, a…

Global cholera spike driven by climate change: WHO Afghanistan: top rights experts call on the…

UN emergency relief chief ends Ukraine visit pledging solidarity Ukraine: Human Rights Council hears of summary…

South Sudan: UN Human Rights chief appeals for civilian attacks to stop Clean water investment…

Ukraine: HIV patients in war-hit Donbass need antivirals now: WHO Somalia: famine narrowly averted –…

Global calorie intake increased by 9 per cent in last year @FAO More than 11,000…

The world has never been more inter-connected, but this has made it easier than ever…