Legacy of slavery still scars society, blocks progress says UN chief
The legacy of the transatlantic slave trade “reverberates to this day”, just...
In Africa, UN chief sees continent full of ‘hope and potential’
Far too often, Africa is viewed from outside “through a prism of...
Saudi Arabia: Quash death sentence for Jordanian convicted of drug offences, urge UN experts
Thirteen independent UN human rights experts raised concerns on Thursday over the...
Africa’s advances in maternal, infant mortality face setbacks: WHO
Across Africa, efforts to reduce the number of women and infants dying...
UN appeals for record $51.5 billion to help 230 million on the brink in 2023
A record $51.5 billion is needed to help 230 million of the world’s...
UNESCO: French baguettes, Chinese tea ceremony, join protected heritage list
Holy Week in Guatemala, traditional tea preparation in China, and the artisanal...
Rising inflation, falling wages threaten increased poverty and unrest: ILO
Rising inflation has caused a striking decline in real monthly wages in...
Proven solutions must be put in place to end AIDS by 2030: Guterres
The UN chief is marking World AIDS Day on Thursday with a...
Rising inflation, falling wages threaten increased poverty and unrest: ILO
Rising inflation has caused a striking decline in real monthly wages in...
Numbers forced to flee passes 100 million; many displaced for decades: UNDP
Humanitarian aid alone cannot overcome record levels of internal displacement globally, the...