Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action

Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action

António Guterres is the first serving UN Secretary-General to visit the country, which is celebrating 50 years of independence. He praised its tremendous diversity, with over 800 languages spoken and countless traditions. Commitment to peace, dignity and progress “And yet, you have a shared commitment to speak with one voice – to having ‘one talk’ […]

‘We are the present’: Tajik climate activist urges leaders to include youth voices in dialogue

‘We are the present’: Tajik climate activist urges leaders to include youth voices in dialogue

At the end of April, Fariza Dzhobirova attended a Model United Nations Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, where she represented Switzerland. For Ms. Dzhobirova, it was a rehearsal of sorts for the actual High-level Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation which began on Thursday in Dushanbe. There, she will serve as a panel member representing […]

Yemen: UN warns against Houthi-Israel escalation, calls for dialogue

Yemen: UN warns against Houthi-Israel escalation, calls for dialogue

On Wednesday, Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen’s main airport in the capital, Sana’a, destroying the last operational Yemenia Airways plane, according to media reports. The attack came a day after the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, fired missiles at Israel.   Fragile situation worsening In Yemen, the rebels have been fighting with Government troops, backed […]