Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivered his annual statement on Monday, urging…
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Syrians now have ‘historic opportunity’ to build a peaceful future, says Guterres
After 14 years of brutal war and the fall of the dictatorial regime, today the…
Middle East crisis: Live updates for 9 December
The historic shift of power in Syria at the weekend has added yet another layer…
Syria: We will continue to respond wherever we can, says UN aid chief
As reports continued to emerge from Damascus where opposition forces declared victory on State television…
‘Healthy land and sports go hand in hand:’ Disabilities campaigner
A disabilities campaigner has said that “healthy land and sports go hand in hand,” and…
UN News Today 06 December 2024
Syria escalation sees more than 280,000 uprooted in a matter of daysUN health agency condemns…
UN General Assembly boosts global fight against illegal trade in cultural artifacts
The UN General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution helping strengthen the fight against illicit…
Sake-making and other national treasures make latest UNESCO heritage list
Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal…
Report exposes systematic torture in Syrian detention facilities
The UN General Assembly-mandated team investigating serious crimes in Syria released a new report on…
UN News Today 05 December 2024
António Guterres calls for ‘serious dialogue’ to end surging violence in SyriaUN health agency green…
Afghanistan: UN condemns Taliban ban on women attending medical classes
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban…
World News in Brief: Human rights in Ukraine, multilateralism gets airborne, enforced disappearances in Colombia
The UN human rights chief on Thursday told a conference in the Ukrainian capital that…
‘War on drugs has failed, completely and utterly’: UN human rights chief
The UN human rights chief has called on leaders and international stakeholders to radically rethink…
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Mexico: Boom in organized crime making femicide invisible, local activist says
With more than 2,526 women murdered in the past three decades – from 1993 through…
UN health agency approves ‘groundbreaking’ TB test
A potentially “groundbreaking” new test for tuberculosis (TB) has been endorsed by the UN World…
UN News Today 04 December 2024
305 million people worldwide need lifesaving aid next year say UN humanitarians…The ceasefire in Lebanon…
Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025
Every year, the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview is an opportunity to highlight where…
Live updates: Global Humanitarian Overview launch
Every year, the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview is an opportunity to highlight where…
Security Council: Put young women at the heart of peace and security efforts
Peace is in peril worldwide and avenues for diplomatic dialogue are shrinking, but young women…
UN News Today 03 December 2024
Condemnation for Syria escalation impact on civilians, healthcareCondemnation for shelling of Sudan IDP camp –…
Syria escalation: Deadly attacks continue, healthcare and access compromised
The ongoing escalation of violence in northwest Syria linked to the wider conflict in Gaza…
UN News Today 02 December 2024
Gaza: Organized looting forces UNRWA to halt relief deliveriesSyria escalation forces continued suspension of aid…
Disability rights: UN chief calls for amplified leadership roles to shape more inclusive future
Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday, UN Secretary General António Guterres…
Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms
The UN human rights chief on Monday urged Georgian authorities to respect and protect rights…
Myanmar: UN experts call for ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths reach 6,000
UN independent human rights experts have called for urgent international intervention in Myanmar as civilian…
World AIDS Day: UN urges leaders to ‘take the rights path to end AIDS’ by 2030
Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is within reach, but only if…
Millions of women and girls forced to flee face high risk of gender-based violence: UNHCR
More than 60 million women and girls worldwide who are forcibly displaced or stateless face…
UN News Today 29 November 2024
Escalating fighting in El Fasher, in Sudan’s North Darfur State threatens aid delivery, says OCHAUkraine:…
UN rights office urges Russia to cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid as winter sets in
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday reiterated its call for Russia to halt…
Middle East crisis: Live updates for 29 November
As families uprooted by the war in Lebanon begin to return home following a ceasefire…
UN News Today 28 November 2024
Gains in tackling HIV/AIDS are being held back because people’s human rights are being ignored,…
UN News Today 27 November 2024
Parts of North Gaza have been under siege for more than 50 days: UNRWALebanon ceasefire…
‘We need peace’: Global Forum concludes with hope and a plan
The message, from second graders and octogenarians to imams, rabbis, young changemakers and the King…
2/3 of digital content creators do not fact-check, UNESCO survey reveals
In an age when social media dominates global information sharing, an alarming two-thirds of digital…
UN News Today 26 November 2024
UN rights chief pushes for Lebanon ceasefire deal – OHCHRSudan: first WFP food trucks reach…
World leaders adopt peace pledge amid wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond
World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance…
Beloved comic strip character Mafalda realizes her dream of being a UN interpreter
A comic strip character from Argentina who has delighted people across the planet for six…
UN report reveals widespread restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, journalists and media workers face challenges including arbitrary arrests, torture and severe restrictions…
Upholding human rights is key to ending AIDS by 2030
Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, a new report by the Joint UN…
Lebanon: UN rights chief adds voice to immediate ceasefire call
UN human rights chief Volker Türk lent his weight to growing ceasefire calls in Lebanon…
UN News Today 25 November 2024
One woman killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partners or other family members #NoExcuse:…
Youth take over at UN Alliance of Civilizations
Youth took centre stage on opening day at the UN Alliance of Civilizations 10th Global…
‘No excuse’: A global call to end violence against women
On the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,…
Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system risks nuclear disaster: rights experts
Independent UN human rights experts have warned of an escalating risk of nuclear disaster in…
COP29 delivers climate finance boost, but much more needed to help developing nations cope with the crisis
Just 35 hours later than advertised, the UN Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan wrapped up,…
What’s the Alliance of Civilizations and why does it matter now?
Wars grind on in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine and beyond amid starvation and famine alerts…
Haiti: Child recruitment by armed groups surges 70 per cent
The number of children being recruited into armed groups across Haiti has increased by 70…
UN News Today 22 November 2024
Deadliest year for humanitarian workers, says UN emergency relief chiefLebanon: UN peacekeeping force reports rocket…
Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic
Myanmar has become the world’s deadliest country for landmine and unexploded ordnance casualties, with over…
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UN News Today 21 November 2024
Acute hunger stalks one in four people in DR Congo, warn UN humanitariansCOP29 countdown: Failure…