COVID-19 deaths at lowest level in nearly a year, WHO reports
Although COVID-19 deaths continue to decline, vaccine inequity persists, the head of the World...
UN honours Henrietta Lacks, whose cells transformed medical research worldwide
For the past seven decades, the cells of Henrietta Lacks, a Black American woman...
Biodiversity commitment builds hope for 'living in harmony with nature'
More than 100 countries on Wednesday committed to develop, adopt and implement an effective post-2020 global framework, that aims to...
Biodiversity commitment builds hope for 'living in harmony with nature'
More than 100 countries on Wednesday committed to develop, adopt and implement an effective post-2020 global framework, that aims to...
Paraguay violated indigenous rights, UN committee rules in landmark decision
Paraguay’s failure to prevent the toxic contamination of indigenous people’s traditional lands by commercial farming violates their rights and...
When disaster strikes, developing countries still too vulnerable
Many developing nations remain unprotected against disaster, even though it is accepted that...
Can we make transport safe and sustainable? An interview with motorsport chief, Jean Todt
Many developed countries have announced plans to ensure that fossil-fuel powered cars...
Finance Ministers hold key to COP26 success: UN Secretary-General
The COP26 climate change conference must be “a turning point” if countries...
Hong Kong: Arrests under Security Law, a serious concern
The arrest of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and woman human rights defender...
Diversity, a ‘source of strength’, UN chief tells Security Council
Inclusion is fundamental to rebuild societies in the wake of war and achieve durable peace, UN...
