Category: Audio Programs

As the world marks 75 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, an Israeli director…

Syria is a ticking time-bomb that must not be ignored, says UN human rights chief…

Poverty likely to rise by nearly 60% for workers in informal economy UN launches $6.7…

Thousands stranded in Andaman Sea blocked from port, agencies warn Coronavirus measures expose human trafficking…

Alert over rapid spread of COVID-19 in Latin American prisons: OHCHR Eight in 10 Afghans…

None of us is safe until we all are, says UN chief at EU push…

If you’re among those working from home, you may well have noticed an increase in…

With cancelled concerts, postponed festivals, and closed cinemas and theatres, artists across the world are…

Vaccine bottlenecks from COVID lockdown leave children’s lives at stake Refugee agency helpline overwhelmed as…

Disabilities are no reason to deny people their rights during COVID: Bachelet Cuba sanctions is…

If you’re an avid follower of COVID-19 developments, you may have wondered what the phrase,…

Myanmar: possible war crimes and crimes against humanity Cybercrime and online fraud, heighten privacy and…

Countries must not forget routine lifesaving immunizations for diseases like measles, while racing to find…

Sudan at ‘tipping point’ amid sanctions as pandemic approaches  WFP plea to keep borders open…

The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting everyone, everywhere, with lockdown restrictions hitting the development and…

‘Toxic lockdown culture’ of repressive measures affects most vulnerable Yemen needs cooperation between parties more…

The Breadfruit Institute in Hawaii is promoting the local foodstuff as a response to “critical global…

Cash help needed now to help world’s informal workers Challenges for multilateralism – and optimism…

Libya: Heavy shelling, COVID-19 pandemic creates ‘perfect storm’ Developing countries crippled by debt need urgent…

COVID-19 will only give brief respite to climate crisis Planet hotter than ever: UN weather agency…

COVID-19 could cause acute food insecurity for 250 million people, say UN agencies Massive floods…

COVID-19 response could stutter to a halt, warn aid chiefs in appeal for $350 million…

Young, creative and bold minds, who are helping redefine their own areas of expertise, are…

“New York City has always been proud to host the United Nations”, Penny Abeywardena, New…

Ceasefire needed to protect 250 million children: UNICEF chief Recession will likely cause hundreds of…

In this special edition of our Lid Is On podcast, from UN News, we hear…

Facemasks – a million of them – are just some of the precious cargo being…

UN chief expresses solidarity for Africa as continent ‘braces’ for pandemic Europeans remain in midst…

Relaxing lockdowns without boosting care could lead to new COVID spike: WHO New coronavirus infections…

While the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc around the globe, the remoteness of the Pacific…

Making sure that information about COVID-19 is accurate, and how to stay protected, is crucial…

Even in the overcrowded places like refugee camps, the UN is working towards potentially life-saving…

COVID-19: major relief airlift reaches ‘most vulnerable’ African nations New Ebola virus infections dash hopes…

While performing their mandated duties “24/7” on land, in the air, and at sea, UN…

Detained children at ‘grave risk’ of contracting coronavirus – UNICEF chief Middle East envoy warns…

COVID-19: Yemen ceasefire announced in bid to contain coronavirus UN Deputy chief launches blueprint to…

Supplies of personal protection equipment (PPE), masks and other medical items made in China are…

In Africa’s central Sahel region, millions of people do not have enough to eat –…

COVID-19: impact could see 195 million job losses, warns UN labour agency chief More than…

Personal message from UN chief applauds health professionals putting lives on line Nurses’ vulnerabilities made…

How are elite athletes coping with being stuck indoors?  Conor Lennon spoke to Brad Snyder,…

‘Horrifying’ surge in domestic violence must be addressed – UN chief Arab region’s women and…

Echoing the UN Secretary-General, the head of the UN office in Papua New Guinea, Gianluca…

Political prisoners should be among first released, says UN rights chief Relief supplies boost for…

Key COP26 climate summit postponed to ‘safeguard lives’ Spike in hunger across Africa’s central Sahel…

Imagine you’re an aid official in a massive developing country where COVID-19 is just the…

Now COVID-19 disruption casts cloud over weather alerts  Migrants stranded by COVID-19 lockdown in Niger   Displaced people affected by coronavirus have rights too, says rights…

Lockdowns and school closures around the world due to COVID-19, are affecting children’s learning, mental…

Aid agencies push for workarounds in Libya as COVID-19 hampers distributions Syria’s vulnerable not forgotten…

Six billion people – that’s the bulk of the developing world – look set to…