UN Security Council demands Houthis cease attacks in the Red Sea
Jun 28, 2024, at 11:42 pm
The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded that Houthi rebels in Yemen immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
Jun 28, 2024, at 11:38 pm
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.
UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast
Jun 28, 2024, at 10:49 pm
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in the country’s southeast to prevent further violence in areas heavily affected by conflict and systemic issues.
‘Fragility of peace’ depicted in new mural on UN tower in Vienna
Jun 28, 2024, at 10:34 pm
In a landmark art project for the Austrian capital Vienna, the UN building there has become a giant canvas representing the challenges of forging peace in a world that is still all too prone to conflict.
UN fix for pedal error: Road safety gets a boost
Jun 28, 2024, at 10:31 pm
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake? It happens more than you might think and it’s a cause of serious accidents that UN road safety experts have found a fix to, they announced on Thursday.
Algorithms should not control what people see, UN chief says
Jun 25, 2024, at 06:50 pm
The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
‘Better late than never’: Gazans react to Security Council ceasefire resolution
Jun 15, 2024, at 10:51 pm
A cautious welcome was given by civilians in Gaza to this week’s Security Council resolution endorsing a ceasefire for hostages deal - mixed with frustration that the fighting continues with both Hamas and the Israeli Government signalling that the three phase plan falls short.
There is an exit off ‘the highway to climate hell’, UN chief Guterres insists
Jun 08, 2024, at 12:29 am
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
UK: Independent UN human rights experts voice concern about migrant labour exploitation
Jun 04, 2024, at 04:58 pm
Independent UN human rights experts have expressed concern about the protection risks faced by migrant workers in the United Kingdom (UK), including “deception, exorbitant recruitment fees, debt bondage, undignified living conditions, and potential deportation.”
UN humanitarian flight carries vital medical supplies to Haiti
Jun 01, 2024, at 10:52 pm
On Thursday, a humanitarian flight operated by the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) flew from Panama to Haiti – specifically the Port-au-Prince airport – for the first time in three months, according to Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
UN official asks North Korea to halt missile activities and return to path of dialogue
Jun 01, 2024, at 02:27 pm
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) repeated launches using ballistic missile technology not only violate Security Council resolutions but also pose a serious risk to aviation and maritime traffic, a senior UN official said on Friday.
UN supports Papua New Guinea after deadly landslide which probably left 2,000 dead
May 29, 2024, at 02:42 pm
The United Nations continues to assist authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with search and rescue efforts four days after the massive landslide in Enga province, where some 2,000 people are feared dead and accessing survivors remains a challenge.
May 19, 2024, at 07:56 pm
Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has warned he will resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip, media reports said.
UN forum in Bahrain: Innovation as the key to solving global problems
May 15, 2024, at 09:44 pm
A major UN forum opened on Tuesday in Bahrain. Its mission: to empower entrepreneurial leaders who can build a brighter future and achieve sustainable development for all.
UN report reveals record 75.9 million internally displaced in 2023
May 15, 2024, at 03:01 pm
The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday.
Justice officer from DR Congo mission Major Ahlem Bouzi wins UN Trailblazer award
May 08, 2024, at 11:42 pm
The UN’s second Trailblazer award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers has gone to Major Ahlem Bouzi, an officer with the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
UN rights chief Volker Türk urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill
May 03, 2024, at 11:12 pm
As protests continue in Georgia over a proposed draft law on curbing foreign influence, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk on Thursday urged the authorities to shelve the controversial bill and engage in dialogue.
Sudan: Civilians trapped in El Fasher as UN warns of imminent attack
Apr 27, 2024, at 09:49 pm
Escalating violence in Sudan’s North Darfur state has left dozens dead and people trapped in El Fasher city, which is home to around 800,000 people, many displaced due to fighting.
UN rights office deeply alarmed over killing of 220 villagers in Burkina Faso
Apr 27, 2024, at 09:42 pm
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday raised alarm over the situation in northern Burkina Faso, where several hundred civilians, including children, were reportedly killed amidst fighting between security forces and armed groups.
UN chief urges ‘surge in investment’ to overcome $4 trillion financing gap
Apr 23, 2024, at 06:23 pm
The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a “surge in investment” to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for UN 2.0 to tackle 21st century challenges
Apr 23, 2024, at 04:34 pm
Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday emphasised the need for a “strengthened and updated” United Nations to better reach and support people around the world.
UN study says with 783 million people going hungry, a fifth of all food goes to waste
Mar 28, 2024, at 02:52 pm
While a third of humanity faces food insecurity, an equivalent of one billion meals go to waste every day, a new report by the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday. One fifth of food is thrown away.
UN migration agency says 60 per cent of migrant deaths were linked to drowning in 2023
Mar 27, 2024, at 02:46 pm
One in three migrant deaths happens while people flee conflict, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Tuesday. More than two in three migrants whose deaths have been documented remain unidentified.
UN Security Council passes resolution demanding ‘an immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza during Ramadan
Mar 26, 2024, at 04:36 am
The UN Security Council on Monday (March 25, 2024) passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages and "the urgent need to expand the flow" of aid into Gaza.
Pashtuns demonstrate in front of UN office in Geneva against crackdown on PTM leaders
Mar 21, 2024, at 12:29 am
A large number of Pashtun members recently organised an anti-Pakistan protest in front of the United Nations office in Geneva to denounce the crackdown on workers and leaders of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM).
UN calls for united action to combat rising tide of Islamophobia
Mar 16, 2024, at 03:29 pm
Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, top UN officials condemned the scourge on Friday as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against it during commemorations marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Baloch activists participate in anti-Pakistan protest in Geneva
Mar 13, 2024, at 11:47 pm
The Baloch National Movement members recently hosted an anti-Pakistan protest at the Broken Chair sculpture in Geneva during the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
UN Chief calls for peace in Sudan during Ramadan
Mar 08, 2024, at 04:44 am
United Nations/UNI: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on all parties to the conflict in Sudan to cease hostilities during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
US veto sends wrong message, makes the situation in Gaza more dangerous: China's UN Envoy
Feb 21, 2024, at 06:36 am
United Nations: China's Ambassador to the United Nations Zhang Jun on Tuesday criticized the United States for the use of its veto power on an Algeria-drafted UN Security Council resolution, arguing it undermines consensus and worsens the situation in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas War: UN envoy advocates immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Feb 09, 2024, at 05:14 am
Gaza: A top UN official in the Middle East underscored the importance of a ceasefire in Gaza during a briefing to journalists at UN headquarters on Wednesday.