Complex security, environmental crises worsen conditions for over 360,000 in western Chad
More than 360,000 internally displaced persons in Chad’s Lake province are facing...
UN rights chief urges DR Congo to protect Nobel laureate Mukwege amid death threats
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has condemned death threats...
Hurricane Laura: Most dangerous hurricane to hit the US this season
Hurricane Laura is by far the most intense and dangerous hurricane to...
New guidelines aim to dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice
The first-ever guidelines on access to justice for people with disabilities are...
UNICEF: Time is of the essence, as water shortages compound desperate situation in Beirut
Risk of water-borne diseases is rising in Beirut, in the aftermath of...
Myanmar: Upcoming elections an opportunity to take a new inclusive democratic path
The Government of Myanmar should embrace upcoming national elections, scheduled for November,...
India urged to lead global push for clean energy, climate action
India has a crucial role to play in promoting clean energy and...
UNESCO launches Beirut recovery fund for culture, heritage and education
To support the rehabilitation of schools, historic heritage buildings, museums and the...
‘Widespread’ COVID-19 transmission, limited testing, deepen Syria’s humanitarian woes
COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on health services in Syria, where...
UN rights expert calls for ceasefire, commitment from all stakeholders to ensure free elections in Central African Republic
The UN’s expert on human rights in the Central African Republic (CAR)...
