Halt legislation on coercive mental health measures in Europe – UN experts
Independent UN human rights experts called on Friday for a European body...
UN chief appeals to business leaders to help quell ‘a tsunami of suffering’ caused by COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought “a tsunami of suffering”, taken over 3.4...
Up to 400,000 could be displaced by new Goma eruption in DR Congo, warns UNICEF
With fears that one of the world’s most active volcanoes could erupt...
Boost investments in nature to combat climate, biodiversity and land degradation crises
Annual investments in nature-based solutions will have to triple by 2030, and...
Israel-Palestine: Political solution only way to end ‘senseless’ cycles of violence
Only a political solution will end the “senseless and costly cycles of violence”...
UN salutes ‘dedication and bravery’ of peacekeepers; recognizes contributions of youth toward peace
With a focus for this year’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers on...
UN rights chief calls for inclusive peace process to end Palestine occupation
UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Thursday for a “genuine and inclusive peace...
World now likely to hit watershed 1.5 °C rise in next five years, warns UN weather agency
Odds are increasing that the annual average global temperature will rise beyond...
Pandemic making life harder for older refugees in Latin America
The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening the already difficult situation of older refugees...
Use Africa’s rich heritage as ‘catalyst’ for transformation, urges Guterres
A call to use Africa’s rich cultural and natural heritage as a...
