Myanmar human rights crisis deepens as aid collapses, attacks intensify
In a stark briefing to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker…
Guterres calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire as humanitarian crisis reaches ‘horrific proportions’
Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters ahead of his departure to Spain for the International Conference on Financing…
Gaza: Health system crumbles amid growing desperation over food, fuel
“Definitely, people get shot,” said Gaza-based medic Dr. Luca Pigozzi, WHO Emergency Medical Team Coordinator. “They are victim…
Millions remain invisible – but Asia-Pacific leaders pledge change by 2030
Now, governments have committed to close that gap by 2030. At the conclusion of the Third Ministerial Conference…
Ukraine: Increasing hostilities displace civilians, limit humanitarian access
Donetsk, Kherson and Sumy regions sustained the most damage, with several civilians reportedly killed, and many displaced, UN…
DR Congo: Conflict survivors ‘have been through hell,’ says UN aid chief
Speaking from the Goma region, whose main city was overrun by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in January, UN Emergency…
UN rights office sounds the alarm over forced displacement in the West Bank
Israeli authorities have stepped up measures to transfer large numbers of people from long-standing Palestinian towns and communities,…
Upcoming elections ‘crucial opportunity’ for Central African Republic, UN top official tells Security Council
December’s local, legislative and presidential elections “represent a crucial opportunity” to strengthen democratic governance, promote reconciliation and consolidate…
‘Our kids cry for food’: Most Gaza families survive on one meal a day
The meals which families are able to obtain are nutritiously poor — thin broths, lentils or rice, one…
Eighty years on, UN Charter marked by reflection, resolve – and a run
Under cooler skies after days of intense heat, the run ended where it all began, at the original…
UN calls for restraint after deadly Kenya protests
At least 400 people were injured, including police officers, according to media reports. The official death toll has…
Despite the fall of Assad, the illicit drug trade in Syria is far from over
Despite the current government’s hostility to the trade, the country remains a hub for the production and distribution…
Sevilla conference on development financing shows optimism for multilateralism
Today, a $4 trillion financing gap is hindering progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the…
Responsibility to Protect: An unfulfilled promise, a ray of hope
Addressing the General Assembly, António Guterres said that the world is witnessing more armed conflicts than at any…
UN rights mission condemns civilian toll in deadly missile strikes on Ukraine
At least 24 people were reported killed and over 300 injured – including 32 children – when ballistic…
‘Fuel for Gaza is a matter of life and death,’ UN warns
“Israeli authorities continue to restrict the delivery of fuel into and throughout the Gaza Strip, effectively choking off…
‘A moral failure’: Security Council hears about grave violations against children caught in war
“From that day on, our home became a travel bag and our path became that of displacement ……
Iran: Return to inspections top priority for UN nuclear agency
Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking to reporters in Austria following a briefing to the Government in Vienna. Israel…
Energy access has improved, but more funding is needed to address disparities: WHO
While the rate of basic access to energy has increased since 2022, the current pace is insufficient to…
$1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That’s how development works
Every dollar invested in girls’ education yields an average return of $2.80 – translating into billions in additional…