UNICEF seeks $27.5 million to step up cholera response in Haiti
Children account for roughly 40 per cent of the confirmed cholera cases...
Home is a deadly place for many women and girls, UN report reveals
On average, more than five women or girls were killed every hour...
At Fez forum, UN chief calls for global ‘alliance of peace’ recognizing inclusion and richness of diversity
In a world where “old evils – antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, persecution of...
Yemen: Humanitarian and economic issues must be addressed, Security Council hears
Seven weeks since the UN-mediated nationwide truce in Yemen expired, the UN...
At Fez forum, UN chief calls for global ‘alliance of peace’ recognizing inclusion and richness of diversity
In a world where “old evils – antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry, persecution of...
UNEP honours five protectors of Mother Earth
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) announced on Tuesday, the 2022 Champions of...
Stronger action required to address changing dynamics of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Although the past decade has seen a steady decline in piracy in...
Iran: 40 people killed in protests over past week – OHCHR
More than 40 people have been killed in Iran during the past...
Saudi Arabia: Resumption of executions for drug offences ‘deeply regrettable’, UN rights office says
Saudi Arabia must adopt a moratorium on executions for drug-related offenses, the...
Peaceful coexistence is not ‘utopia’ but reality, says UN official fostering intercultural dialogue
At this transitional moment for humanity, it is important to uphold mutual...