Oct 06, 2022, at 05:28 am
New York: The UN Secretary-General has expressed his deep sadness over the death of three peacekeepers from Bangladesh who were killed on Monday in the Central African Republic (CAR), following a roadside bomb explosion near the border with Cameroon. Others were injured, and one remains in a critical condition.
Human rights: ‘Disturbing trends’ in reprisals against those cooperating with the UN continues
Sep 30, 2022, at 11:35 pm
New York: People in 42 different countries across the world faced reprisals and intimidation on the basis of their cooperation with the United Nations to defend human rights, according to the annual UN report on the issue, which also highlights other disturbing trends.
Biden denounces Russia’s ‘shameless violation’ of UN Charter, urges world to stand with Ukraine
Sep 23, 2022, at 06:29 pm
New York: Strongly denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, United States President Joe Biden warned United Nations Member States on Wednesday that “if a nation can pursue imperial ambitions without consequences, then we put at risk everything this great institution stands for.”
Influential young changemakers recognized by UN
Sep 21, 2022, at 11:05 pm
New York: On Wednesday, the UN announced the 2022 cohort of Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing their efforts to bring about a fairer future for people and the planet.
Humanitarian needs ‘growing exponentially’ across Sudan, mission chief warns Security Council
Sep 14, 2022, at 10:34 pm
New York: Civilians are in increasing danger, while humanitarian needs across Sudan “are growing exponentially”, the head of the UN mission in Sudan told ambassadors in the Security Council on Tuesday.
Ukraine: UN committee ‘gravely concerned’ over treatment of people with disabilities
Sep 11, 2022, at 04:10 am
New York: People with disabilities trapped in the Russian control zones in Ukraine are reportedly being used as “human shields” by the Russian Federation armed forces, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) warned on Friday.
Classrooms must be places of ‘peace and learning’, UN chief says on education protection day
Sep 10, 2022, at 09:15 pm
New York: Education is a fundamental human right and “an essential driver for achieving peace and sustainable development”, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored on Friday, the International Day to Protect Education from attack.
UN meeting upholds need to remember and support victims of terrorism
Sep 09, 2022, at 10:42 pm
New York: Advancing the rights and needs of people whose lives have been upended by terrorism is the goal of a two-day meeting that opened at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Thursday.
Sep 09, 2022, at 10:21 pm
New York: A new report has revealed how projects supported by a UN trust fund for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN personnel are helping victims to regain their dignity, learn new skills, and improve their livelihoods while avoiding stigmatization.
Spain: Former Catalan Parliament leaders’ political rights violated, say UN experts
Sep 02, 2022, at 05:50 pm
New York: By suspending former Catalan government and parliament members from public duties prior to them being convicted, following the independence referendum back in 2017, Spain violated their political rights, the UN Human Rights Committee said in a statement published on Wednesday.
China faces UN heat over Uyghur torture
Sep 01, 2022, at 05:03 pm
The UN has accused China of "serious human rights violations" in a long-awaited report into allegations of abuse in Xinjiang province.
Burkinabé peacekeeper in Mali is UN Woman Police Officer of the Year
Aug 30, 2022, at 09:22 pm
New York: A peacekeeper from Burkina Faso serving in Mali has been honoured for her work to boost trust between the authorities and local communities, including survivors of gender-based violence.
Ukraine: UN atomic energy experts head to stricken nuclear power station
Aug 30, 2022, at 05:48 pm
New York: A team of UN atomic energy experts set out on Monday for Zaporizhzya nuclear power station in Ukraine, after months of rising tensions between Ukrainian and Russian forces, who have accused each other of shelling the plant.
Ukraine: UN agencies deliver food, health and other support amid fighting
Aug 26, 2022, at 08:45 pm
New York: UN agencies and entities have underlined their continued support to Ukraine, as Wednesday marked six months since the start of the war devastating the country.
UN chief appoints inaugural Internet Governance Forum Leadership Panel
Aug 17, 2022, at 11:16 pm
New York: Ten distinguished persons hailing from all regions of the globe have been appointed to serve on the Secretary-General’s inaugural Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel, the United Nations announced on Tuesday.
UN chief’s Youth Day message: People of all ages need to ‘join forces’ for a better world
Aug 13, 2022, at 06:02 pm
New York: International Youth Day celebrates “the power of partnerships across generations,” the UN chief said in his message for the day.
Ukraine: UN chief appeals for end to military activities at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Aug 12, 2022, at 10:12 pm
New York: Military activities around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in Ukraine must stop immediately, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, warning of the potential danger to the area and beyond amid ongoing shelling.
Da’esh, affiliates remain ‘global and evolving’ threat, Security Council hears
Aug 10, 2022, at 06:07 pm
New York: In a joint briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday, UN counterterrorism officials confirmed that the threat posed by Da’esh terrorist fighters and their affiliates remains “global and evolving”.
UN Committee reviews anti-discrimination efforts underway
Aug 09, 2022, at 08:19 pm
New York: The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opened in Geneva on Monday to review anti-discrimination efforts being done in seven UN Member States.
Humanity’s just one misunderstanding away from ‘nuclear annihilation’ warns UN chief
Aug 02, 2022, at 07:58 pm
New York: As geopolitical tensions reach new highs, and some governments are spending billions on nuclear weapons in a false bid for peace and security, countries must uphold the nearly 80-year norm against their use, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in New York on Monday.
‘Good strides’ being made towards inclusive peacebuilding, Security Council hears
Jul 29, 2022, at 09:00 pm
New York: The UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) aims to adopt a more “ambitious and forward-looking agenda” in 2022, the body’s Chair told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Key UN forum closes with ‘enthusiasm, passion and high-energy’ to reach the SDGs
Jul 17, 2022, at 12:14 am
New York: Following two years of virtual meetings due to COVID-19, the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) closed on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York with delegates showing “enthusiasm, passion and high-energy” for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Safer roads, a global development challenge for all: Senior UN official
Jul 01, 2022, at 11:34 pm
New York: Every 24 seconds someone is killed in traffic, making safety on the world’s roads a global development challenge for all societies, especially for the most vulnerable, a senior UN official has said, ahead of the first ever High-level General Assembly Meeting on Improving Road Safety.
Myanmar: Shocking toll on children must be spur to action, says UN rights expert
Jul 01, 2022, at 11:30 pm
New York: Myanmar’s military junta is responsible for shocking violence against children caught up in the bloody aftermath of last February’s coup, a top independent Human Rights Council-appointed investigator said on Wednesday.
Securing peace, feeding the hungry: UN chief honours staff who died in service
Jun 24, 2022, at 08:55 pm
New York: In a solemn ceremony, the UN chief on Wednesday honoured the memory of 485 UN personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during 2021, “the highest number of colleagues” ever lost in a single year while serving the Organization.
UN food agency announces further refugee ration cuts, in quest for #ZeroHunger
Jun 21, 2022, at 08:02 pm
New York: The UN World Food Programme, WFP, said on Monday that it will have no choice but to make further food ration cuts soon for refugees.
UN’s Bachelet concerned over Ukraine orphans ‘deported’ to Russia for adoption
Jun 17, 2022, at 11:00 pm
New York: The UN’s top rights official expressed her concern on Wednesday at reports that Ukrainian children have been “forcibly deported” from the country’s embattled eastern regions, and taken to Russia for adoption.
Five countries elected to serve on UN Security Council
Jun 10, 2022, at 07:16 pm
New York: Five countries have been elected to serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council following a vote in the General Assembly on Thursday.
UN and Tajikistan reaffirm ‘strong partnership’ in new cooperation agreement
Jun 08, 2022, at 10:00 pm
New York: During a visit to Tajikistan, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed congratulated the country on its 30th anniversary of UN Membership and attended a Cooperation Framework signing ceremony that “reflects our strong partnership”.
‘Courage and conviction’ of youth needed for successful crime fighting solutions
Jun 07, 2022, at 09:39 pm
New York: Young people are “disproportionately viewed as the primary perpetrators of crime”, despite often being the most vulnerable, the UN General Assembly President told a high-level meeting on Monday, highlighting crime fighting solutions.