Latin America and Caribbean sees COVID-19 progress, but must remain vigilant
More than half the population of Latin America and the Caribbean has...
Peacekeeping chief encouraged by ‘warming’ relations between Sudan and South Sudan over Abyei
The Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations told the Security Council on Wednesday that he was encouraged by a thaw in relations between South Sudan...
Pandemic impact on jobs, worse than expected: ILO
The jobs recovery is stalled worldwide and disparities between advanced and developing economies threaten the whole global economy, warned the...
Act swiftly and with determination on Afghanistan, UN chief urges; World Bank suspends aid
Countries must unite and act urgently to secure stability in Afghanistan, and a better future for...
In breach of diplomatic protocol; ‘don’t choose extinction’ dinosaur urges world leaders
In a UN first, a ferocious and talkative dinosaur bursts into the iconic General...
Guterres calls again for detained leaders’ release after Sudan coup
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday renewed his call for the immediate release of all...
Women under fire in Belarus, activists tortured and exiled – UN expert
While women in Belarus overall are being denied rights and freedoms, female...
Top economists call for ‘radical redirection’ focusing on healthcare
The World Health Organization (WHO) body advancing public health for all is asking for ambitious investments in healthcare...
COP26: SDG or NDC? Our guide to the language you need to know
If you’ve been following the UN for any period of time, you...
General Assembly debate underscores need to deliver on climate action
Bridging the financial and technical gaps that will limit global warming, is...
