In New Year’s Message, Guterres urges countries to drastically slash emissions and ‘exit this...
Reflecting on 2024, he stated that “hope has been hard to find”, with wars causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement, and inequalities and divisions...
UN chief hails ‘peacemaker, human rights champion’, former President Jimmy Carter
The Democratic Party icon lived longer than any president in US history, serving one term between 1977 and 1981, going on burnish his reputation...
The inspiring female engineer breathing new life into Yemen’s ancient capital
"There is a common language between me and the buildings. In every house I try to preserve. I feel that the city is grateful...
Sudan conflict: ‘There cannot be a military solution to this war’
Ramtane Lamamra, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy For Sudan recently travelled to Sudan, where he met senior figures of the Government, including General Abdel Fattah...
The climate crisis: 5 things to watch out for in 2025
1 Can we keep 1.5 alive?“Keep 1.5 alive” has been the UN’s rallying cry for a number of years, a reference to the goal...
Spirit of resilience braces desertification winds in Saudi Arabia
The deserts of Saudi Arabia are amongst the largest in the world and controlling the natural migration of sand has always been a challenge...
Last hospital in northern Gaza out of service following raid
The raid, reportedly by Israeli forces, saw some areas of the hospital burnt and severely damaged, including the laboratory, surgical unit and medical store....
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January 11, 2025 forum and rally in support of The First Black Republic
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AI literacy is ‘crucial’ for individuals and more regulation is needed
Ms. Bartoletti is the Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer of multinational IT company Wipro, an advisor to the Council of Europe and...
2024 ‘one of the worst years in history for children in conflict’
The study, released on Friday, finds that the rights of a record number of children are being violated, including by being killed and injured,...
‘I saw the blood on the tarmac’: top UN official in Yemen recounts aftermath...
On 26 December, Israeli forces struck Sana’a International Airport, Red Sea ports and power stations. Tedros was at the airport when it was hit,...
Health needs in Syria worsen amid winter conditions
It also cited rising cases of respiratory illnesses, compounded by inadequate heating, overcrowded camps and damaged infrastructure.“There is continuous significant rise in influenza-like illnesses...
Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned
In Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their homes are sheltering in tents, the temperatures are expected to drop further in...
Haiti’s destiny ‘bright’ despite terrifying escalation of violence
Haiti is faced with a multifaceted crisis including rising gang violence, political instability, the displacement of over 700,000 people as well as widespread hunger.UNICEF has...
IOM Chief Visits Lebanon to Strengthen Humanitarian and Migration Management Cooperation
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Beirut, 18 December 2024 – Amid the recent ceasefire and pivotal regional developments, Director General Amy Pope visited Lebanon from 17-18...
IOM and Japan Mark 25 Years of Partnership with Emergency Preparedness and Climate-Resilient Infrastructure...
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Bobonaro, Timor-Leste – As the rainy season looms, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), together with the Embassy of Japan in...
Gaza: Ongoing civilian casualties amid aid challenges
The relentless fighting in the Gaza Strip, which began last October, continues to cause widespread destruction and drive displacement, according to a note issued...
Indian Ocean tsunami anniversary: A call to safeguard future generations
On Boxing Day – 26 December 2004, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, unleashing a massive tsunami that swept across the...
WHO chief unharmed following Israeli airstrike at Yemen airport
Tedros was in Yemen to negotiation the release of UN staffers who have been held hostage by the Houthi movement for several months, and...
World News in Brief: UN mission report Afghanistan civilian killings, Guterres sends condolences to...
The Mission has called for an investigation to “ensure accountability, prevent recurrence and uphold victims' rights”, noting that international law obliges military forces to...
Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage of the latest digital tools to bring gender equality closer...
General Assembly approves $3.72 billion UN budget for 2025
The approved $3.72 billion regular budget (RB) for 2025 represents an increase of about $1 million over the Secretary-General’s October proposal to the Assembly’s...
