UN Chief Sees ‘Great Heights’ Of Human Endurance & Heroism Amid ‘Climate Carnage’ in Pakistan
The UN chief landed in Sindh province before flying over some of the worst-affected areas on his way to Balochistan, where he met with local...
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‘My Children Ask Me, What Is Syria?’ Za’atari Refugee Camp Enters Second Decade
“My family and I went through a great deal of suffering when we left Syria. We crossed more than one security checkpoint and more than...
Pakistan: UN Scales Up Financial And Other Support After ‘Latest Climate Tragedy’
A $7 million disbursement from the UN’s Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), announced on Friday, will bolster response to the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan,...
From The Field: Black Pigs, Green Tea, And Pink Orchids – Preserving China’s Natural Resources
China has a dizzying range of rich natural resources. The country is home to 10 per cent of all known plant species, and 14 per...
Nigeria: UN Expert Calls For More Advances In Protecting Older Persons
Despite commendable progress on legal and policy safeguards for older persons, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday that Nigeria must implement already adopted...
UN meeting upholds need to remember and support victims of terrorism
The first UN Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism will address key issues that include protection, remembrance and recognition, and access to justice, as well...
Large Scale Influx Of Weapons To Conflict-Affected Zones Raises ‘Many Concerns’: UN Disarmament Chief
“These concerns should be taken with due regard, and the international community does have some instruments, such as UN Register of Conventional Arms, to enhance...
Volker Türk Appointed New UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
From 2019 to 2021, Mr. Türk served as Assistant Secretary-General for Strategic Coordination in the UN chief’s Executive Office. Secretary-General António Guterres appointed on Thursday,...
Without investment, gender equality will take nearly 300 years: UN report
Achieving full gender equality, one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), could take close to 300 years if the current rate of progress continues,...
Somalia: UN envoy calls for collaboration to achieve new administration’s goals
Following the end of the “contentious” electoral process in May, the political climate in Somalia is now more conducive to addressing key national priorities, UN...