Category: Audio Programs

Alert over shortage of new drugs for ‘world’s most dangerous bacteria’ COVID-19 cases rise for…

 An intimate encounter with the “kissing bug” might sound cute, but Chagas disease – to give it its official name – is a nightmare for the millions…

‘Hundreds of millions of girls do not own their own bodies’ – UNFPA Global drive…

Myanmar bloodshed could lead to new Syria: UN human rights chief The IAEA offers support…

UK armed forces legislation sparks warning from rights chief Chagas Disease initiative to protect millions in…

Deep concerns from WHO over Brazil COVID deaths Proof of life requests from the UN human…

In this week’s UN Catch-Up, we’re checking in with the World Health Organization for the…

Thumbs up for COVAX as vaccine scheme delivers to over 100 countries and economies COVID19…

COVID-19 cases rise globally for sixth consecutive week  Greater action needed on refugee vaccination, urges UNHCR’s Grandi  Hate…

By 2030, two billion people are expected to rely on so-called “assistive” technology aids in…

Clarity still needed on effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine passports: WHO  Scale of acute hunger in…

Timor Leste: UN agencies support response to fatal floods  Abducted women and children reunited with…

In this week’s UN Catch-Up from Geneva, we’ll find out why we should all be concerned about the container…

Protect all those fleeing Myanmar, UN offices urge countries in the region  UNHCR urges greater protection…

Horrific events have been unfolding in northern Mozambique in recent days, where thousands of people…

COVID-19 infections and deaths continue rising globally Concerns over Indonesia’s forced evictions at ‘New Bali’ resort…

Grave concern for women and children targeted in northern Mozambique  Syrians’ struggle is getting worse, not…

Myanmar: condemnation for military’s ‘shameful, cowardly’ attacks on protesters $10 billion Syria appeal looks to…

The gigantic cargo ship that ran aground and blocked the Suez Canal last week is…

Nearly 700,000 people have fled “a cocktail of crisis” in the Cabo Delgado province in…

Alert over Eritrea refugees after camps found destroyed in Ethiopia 100 million more children fail…

In this week’s show, we’re celebrating seven years without polio in India and finding out…

Probe announced into alleged Tigray rights violations: UN rights office   Monday’s blaze uprooted more than 45,000 mostly ethnic Rohingya Myanmar: UN expert…

Rise in global COVID19 infections for fourth week in a row UN chief reaffirms solidarity with Niger,…

Reasonable progress has been made so far drawing down the UN’s former peacekeeping mission in…

UN rushes to help Cox’s Bazar refugees following massive blaze   UN condemns deadly shelling of Syrian children and hospital workers  Inventions boom in…

At least 15 people have died in a massive fire at a refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, home…

1.4 million TB sufferers lost out on treatment during first year of COVID-19  DR Congo…

When COVID-19 locked down Cambodia last year, people with HIV were afraid that they would…

Scores of schools ‘reportedly occupied’ by security forces in Myanmar: UNICEF  No ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling…

In this week’s show, we’re getting the latest expert advice from the UN health agency…

Warmer weather is not a reason to relax COVID-19 control measures, UN agency urges Natural disasters occurring three times…

Janssen #COVID19 vaccine given green light by WHO expert advisory board Blood clot fears over vaccines…

Myanmar deaths have soared, warns UN rights office   Violence and insecurity prompts $2.7 billion appeal for Nigeria and…

Myanmar crisis: UN Special Envoy condemns ‘ongoing brutality’  Bachelet: South Sudan must hold supporters of community militias…

In an interview with UN News, Muhannad Hadi, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis…

Teenager Amineh Abou Kerech left Syria in 2012, one year into the decade-long conflict which…

UN health agency backs AstraZeneca COVID vaccine amid blood clot concerns  Nine in 10 Syrian children need help after…

War photo-journalist Giles Clarke speaks about his latest trip to Yemen, a country ravaged by six years…

In this week’s show, we’re covering the disastrous impact of COVID-19 in DPR Korea (widely known…

US death penalty must be abolished, rights experts urge President Biden  South Sudan ‘home to tens of thousands…

World Food Programme chief issues urgent plea for peace in Yemen’s ‘hell’  ‘Global Champions’ call for…

Polar vortex responsible for Texas freeze and warm Arctic temperatures  Philippines killing of activists must be investigated  Switzerland…

Shift mindsets that deny equality for women in all walks of life, urges UN chief  Blaze…

Today, women are still in the minority across Vanuatu’s Police Department, but times are changing….

Although women now account for more than a quarter of all parliamentarians worldwide, gender parity…

1,600 vaccinated in Guinea Ebola virus outbreak but more jabs needed: WHO  COVID-19 cases surge in West Bank in…

Holocaust survivor Rabbi Arthur Schneier has spent decades leading efforts toward religious freedom, human rights…

In this week’s show, we’re covering UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet’s appeal for an…

Mental health alert for 330 million kids in COVID lockdown: UNICEF Suspicion of Muslims at…