A youthful 75: New generation carries the torch for UN values
75 years on from the founding of the UN, young people are being enlisted to share their visions of a better planet, and help decide...
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Historic Afghan talks present ‘major opportunity’ for peace: UN Secretary-General
The first ever direct talks between Afghan Government representatives and the Taliban which began on Saturday, present “a major opportunity” to finally realise the “long-held...
Distrust of public institutions, health inequities could push more countries into conflict, UN political affairs chief warns
The erosion of trust in public institutions, unequal access to health care and tensions around delicate peace negotiations, are among the risks amplified by COVID-19,...
Greece: Devasting fire compounds overcrowding and COVID-19 challenges in refugee camp
UN agencies have offered support to Greek authorities on Wednesday after a major fire ripped through an overcrowded refugee camp overnight, destroying dwellings and forcing...
Build a better future with blue skies for all, UN urges, marking first International Day of Clean Air
The first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is being commemorated around the world, on Monday, following the recognition by the United Nations...
Mystery surrounds Algeria article branded ‘complete fabrication’ by UN rights office
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is dismissing as a “complete fabrication” an Algerian news report claiming that a UN tribunal has rejected a complaint...
End secret detention of rights defender, independent experts urge Pakistani authorities
Independent UN rights experts have called on the Government of Pakistan to end the secret detention of a human rights defender, who has not been...
UN agency for Palestinian refugees launches $95 million appeal to keep COVID at bay
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a health and socio-economic emergency across the occupied Palestinian territory, the UN agency for the region warned on Friday, noting a swell of coronavirus cases in recent weeks. The UN Relief...
Generations of progress for women and girls could be lost to COVID pandemic, UN chief warns
Highlighting the disproportionate and devastating socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on women and girls globally, The UN chief António Guterres called on Monday for a major...
Kickstarting economies without COVID-19 plan, ‘a recipe for disaster’: Tedros
Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, countries want to “get their economies going again”, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, advising on...