UN expert urges Myanmar not to undermine ‘very lifeblood of democracy’ ahead of polls
An independent UN human rights expert has called on the Government and...
UN chief condemns deadly attacks in Austrian capital Vienna
The UN Secretary-General has strongly condemned the violent attacks in the Austrian capital,...
Protect children and relief workers caught up in conflict, urges UN rights envoy
Indiscriminate attacks on education and health facilities during armed conflict is having...
Member States urged to step up funding for UN peacebuilding initiatives
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its relentless global assault, the UN Secretary-General...
Second recent attack on Kabul school draws Guterres’ strong condemnation
The UN chief strongly condemned the “horrific attack” on Monday at Kabul...
‘If we invest in health systems, we can bring this virus under control’ – WHO chief
Health systems and global preparedness are not only an investment in the...
UN rights chief warns of possible war crimes in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned of possible war...
Vast majority of crimes against journalists yet to be resolved: UNESCO
Even though 2020 saw a “slight decrease” in the rate of impunity...
Philippines: Humanitarians respond as millions caught in wake of devastating ‘super typhoon’
UN agencies and humanitarian actors in the Philippines are mobilizing to support...
Targeting journalists takes a toll on 'societies as a whole' – UN chief
When journalists are targeted, “societies as a whole pay a price”, the...