‘No country, no region’ can tackle global challenges alone says UN’s Mohammed
Against the backdrop of seemingly endless challenges across the world, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told a conference of development-minded partners in Nigeria that “no country, no region” could tackle them alone
UN chief urges top digital tech panel to come up with ‘bold, innovative ideas’ for an ‘inclusive’ future
Key discussions among global decision-makers and influencers have taken place at the UN in Geneva this week, aiming to limit the growing risk of international cyber-attacks while promoting the advantages of digital technology, amid a call by the UN chief for “bold, innovative ideas”.
New UN bullying report calls for ‘safe, inclusive’ schools for all children
The emotional and physical pain brought on by bullying can [...]
Migrants and refugees face higher risk of developing ill-health, says UN report on displaced people in Europe
European authorities are “struggling” to meet the needs of irregular [...]
Iran: women hunger strikers entitled to medical care, UN rights experts urge
A group of six independent United Nations rights experts called [...]
More urgency needed to help increasing numbers ‘locked out’, before 2030, says UN’s Bachelet
Many countries are failing to protect and promote the interests of all their people – despite pledging to do so in 2016 – the UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday.
Advancing multilateralism goes ‘hand-in-hand’ with work of the UN
Revitalizing the United Nations to “strengthen a multilateral rule-based world order” tops a list of priorities the General Assembly President told UN Member States on Tuesday.
‘Historic’ moment: Palestine takes reins of UN coalition of developing countries
Acknowledging “a long road ahead” on the United Nations ambitious agenda, Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed on Tuesday “the historic leadership of the state of Palestine” as the new Chair of the Group of 77’s (G77).
FROM THE FIELD: Liberia boosts efforts to guard against rising seas
With rising sea levels due to climate change already affecting coastal communities in Liberia, there are fears that densely populated parts of the capital Monrovia could be submerged, unless action is taken.
World ‘not yet on track’ to ensure children a better future: UN rights chief
Some Member States have fallen short of offering a better future to children who continue to die prematurely or fall victim to poverty, trafficking and slavery, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Monday.
DR Congo: Ebola response resumes despite ‘risky environment’
Despite a precarious security environment and continuing pockets of mistrust [...]
Uganda’s Ebola preparedness ‘will go a long way’ says WHO chief
In the wake of an ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting the [...]