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Global Campaign Reveals How Human Rights ‘Are The Basis Of Our Existence’

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 9:27 am | UN News

To commemorate this year’s Human Rights Day, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, invited members of the public to write in their most cherished values and everyday essentials. More >>

Five Climate Trailblazers: UNEP’S 2025 Champions Of The Earth

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 9:24 am | UN News

Global temperatures rises are projected to surpass 1.5°C (2.7°F) within the next decade, underscoring the urgency of the climate crisis. More >>

Ukraine Civilians Bear Brunt Of Escalating Attacks As Winter Closes In

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 10:00 am | UN News

Civilians across Ukraine endured a surge in deadly strikes over the weekend, with the UN warning of an “alarming pattern” of intensifying hostilities and mounting damage to essential services as temperatures continue to drop. More >>

Syria At A Crossroads: UN Warns Fragile Transition Needs Global Support

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 8:58 am | UN News

A year after the fall of the Assad regime opened the door to political and judicial reform, Syria’s future is still precarious. More >>

Crackdown On Palestinian Civil Society Is Reaching Alarming Levels, Warns UN Human Rights Office

Monday, 8 December 2025, 5:22 pm | UN News

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned an Israeli raid on the Union of Agricultural Work Committees in the occupied West Bank, warning that pressure on Palestinian civil society has reached alarming levels. More >>

UN Support Helps Gaza Mothers Give Birth Amid Collapsing Health System

Friday, 5 December 2025, 3:10 pm | UN News

Every week in Gaza, at least 15 women give birth outside any health facility, often without a trained midwife, pain relief or basic medical supplies. More >>

UN And Partners Back New Measures To Help Millions Move From Vulnerability To Opportunity

Friday, 5 December 2025, 3:07 pm | UN News

A major UN meeting in Doha wrapped up with a renewed drive to help the world’s poorest countries move towards long-term stability and prosperity, as senior officials urged stronger global partnerships to ensure that development gains are not lost More >>

Air Strikes And Shelling Continue In Gaza

Thursday, 4 December 2025, 10:59 am | UN News

The UN has called for an investigation into the recent “horrific” killing by Israeli forces of two young brothers in Gaza who were reportedly targeted by a drone while collecting firewood. More >>

UN Sounds Alarm As Landmine Deaths Rise Amid Funding Cuts

Thursday, 4 December 2025, 9:17 am | UN News

The deadly legacy of conflicts old and new – from Gaza to Sudan and beyond – continues to kill and maim civilians on a near-daily basis, mine action workers said, as they appealed for greater support for their lifesaving work. More >>

In The Occupied Palestinian Territory, Journalism Is ‘Both A Battleground And A Lifeline’

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:28 pm | UN News

More than 260 media professionals were killed in the recent hostilities in Gaza – the deadliest conflict for journalists in decades. More >>

Millions Of Jobs At Risk In Asia-Pacific As AI Adoption Surges In Wealthy Nations

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:13 pm | UN News

Millions of jobs across Asia could be at risk as the AI industry booms at the expense of poorer nations still struggling to provide basic digital access and literacy, UN economists said on Tuesday. More >>

Iraq: UN Mission Ends, With Pledge Of Continued Support

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 3:10 pm | UN News

The recent parliamentary elections in Iraq mark a fitting end to the work of the UN Mission in the country, the Security Council heard on Tuesday. More >>

‘Decisive Action’ Needed To End Israel-Palestine Stalemate

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 2:32 pm | UN News

The President of the UN General Assembly called on Tuesday for greater action to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and a two-State solution with Israel. More >>

Cold, Displaced And In Darkness, Ukrainian Civilians Brace For Another Winter Of War

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 1:57 pm | UN News

As Ukraine enters its fourth winter under full-scale invasion, millions of civilians face renewed hardship from relentless attacks, widespread power outages and freezing temperatures that are straining an already exhausted population. More >>

UN Chief Warns Unpaid Dues Near $1.6 Billion, As Budget Cuts Deepen

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 11:24 am | UN News

With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic late payments are hampering the world body’s ability to function, even as sweeping cuts move forward through the General Assembly’s main budget committee. More >>