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Ozone Treaties ‘Inspiring Examples’ Of Political Will, UN Chief Says On International Day
Thursday, 17 September 2020, 9:29 am | UN News
Found high up in the atmosphere, the ozone layer shields Earth from Sun’s harmful UV-B rays. Photo: UNEP The United Nations commemorated the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, on Wednesday, recognizing the success of landmark ... More >>
Venezuela Abuses Amounted To Crimes Against Humanity: UN-appointed Panel
Thursday, 17 September 2020, 9:26 am | UN News
Grave rights violations against anti-government protesters in Venezuela, “amounted to crimes against humanity”, UN-appointed rights investigators said in their first report on abuses inside the Latin American nation. In their findings published on ... More >>
Climate Change: Record Northern Heat, Fuels Concerns Over US Wildfire Destruction
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 8:01 am | UN News
More than 78,000 acres of forest in the Sierra mountains in California has been lost due to wildfires. Photo: San Francisco Fire Department The northern hemisphere experienced its warmest August ever, the World Meteorological Organization ( WMO ... More >>
‘Stupid Mistake’ For Rich Nations Not To Back A COVID Vaccine For The People, Says UN Chief
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 7:58 am | UN News
UN News' May Yaacoub interviews UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Photo: UN News/Ben Dotsei Malor The march of COVID-19 which has “put us on our knees”, should be a lesson in humility for world leaders, and a lack of solidarity on the ... More >>
UN Urges A More Equal, Inclusive World, Marking International Day Of Democracy
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 7:45 am | UN News
The United Nations marked the annual International Day of Democracy, on Tuesday, calling on world leaders to build a more equal, inclusive and sustainable world, with full respect for human rights. Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, ... More >>
Countries Must ‘get Their Hands Dirty’ To Stem COVID And Prevent Future Pandemics
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 8:38 am | UN News
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended a world embroiled in chaos, unleashing catastrophic health, social and economic consequences along with irreparable harm to humanity, according to UN-backed report published on Monday. A World in Disorder , issued by ... More >>
Journalism Under Fire: UNESCO Raises Alarm Over Surge Of Attacks On Media Workers Covering Protests
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 7:35 am | UN News
Clampdowns on the media have increased sharply in 2020, the UN cultural agency said on Monday, highlighting 21 protests around the world this year in which State security forces have violated journalists’ rights. In its new report, Safety of Journalists ... More >>
Lebanon: Working On The Ground To Meet Basic Needs Of Beirut’s Women And Girls
Monday, 14 September 2020, 7:22 am | UN News
UNFPA and partners are distributing dignity kits to women in Beirut following the devasting explosion. Photo: UNFPA A month after the Beirut Port explosion , life remains uncertain for thousands of women and girls. Among the displaced are an estimated ... More >>
Historic Afghan Talks Present ‘major Opportunity’ For Peace: UN Secretary-General
Sunday, 13 September 2020, 7:25 am | UN News
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 aspirations” of the people, for a peaceful future, the UN chief has ... More >>
Guterres Condemns Killing Of Journalists, Following Beheading Of Mexican Crime Reporter
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 4:45 pm | UN News
© UNESCO | International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Following the gruesome death of a Mexican journalist specializing in crime reporting, who was found beheaded on Wednesday, UN chief António Guterres has issued a statement condemning ... More >>
Belarus: UN Chief Deeply Concerned Over Use Of Force Against Peaceful Protesters
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 4:43 pm | UN News
Secretary-General António Guterre s on Friday expressed deep concern over the continued use of force against peaceful protestors in Belarus and detention of those exercising their legitimate democratic rights. Investigate torture claims In a statement, the ... More >>
WHO Warns Against Potential Ebola Spread In DR Congo And Beyond
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 8:01 am | UN News
Ebola is spreading in a western province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising fears that the disease could reach neighbouring Republic of Congo and even the capital, Kinshasa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. ... More >>
New Fires At Greek Island Refugee Camp Destroy Last Remaining Shelters
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 7:41 am | UN News
Fresh fires at a Greek island centre for thousands of refugees and migrants, have destroyed all remaining accommodation for those affected by the initial blaze on Tuesday evening. In an alert on Friday, the UN refugee agency ( UNHCR ) said that ... More >>
Science, Solidarity And Solutions Needed Against Climate Change: Guterres
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 4:15 pm | UN News
UNDP Colombia/Mauricio Enriquez O. The La Mojana region of Colombia is highly vulnerable to climate-change induced floods and droughts. A UN project helps build resilience to these impacts, which also strengthens communities from other shocks such as the ... More >>
‘Essential Lessons’ From HIV Fight Can Help Coronavirus Response, Says UNAIDS
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 8:34 am | UN News
Decades of global experience in tackling AIDS can help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new UN report published on Wednesday has revealed. The study by UNAIDS , the UN agency working to stamp out HIV and AIDS, outlines how the world ... More >>
Greece: Devastating Fire Compounds Overcrowding And COVID-19 Challenges In Refugee Camp
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 8:31 am | UN News
Fire damage at the Registration and Identification Centre at Moria Refugee Camp in Lesvos, Greece. © UNHCR UN agencies have offered support to Greek authorities on Wednesday after a major fire ripped through an overcrowded refugee camp overnight, ... More >>
Build Better Future With Blue Skies For All, UN Urges, Marking First International Day Of Clean Air
Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 9:32 am | UN News
Sun rises over the mountains in the province of Carchi, northern Ecuador. Photo: WMO/Boris Palma The first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is being commemorated around the world, on Monday, following the recognition by the United ... More >>
25 Years After Beijing’s Women Conference, Significance ‘undimmed’
Sunday, 6 September 2020, 7:36 am | UN News
While women have come a long way since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action nearly 25 years ago, they still lag behind on virtually every Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Photo: UN Women India Exactly 25 years after the historic ... More >>
COVID-19 Impact On Treatment For Chronic Illness Revealed
Sunday, 6 September 2020, 7:32 am | UN News
The COVID-19 health crisis has caused massive disruption worldwide in diagnosing and treating people with deadly but preventable diseases, including more than one in two cancer patients, UN health experts said on Friday. In a call to Governments ... More >>
COVID-19: ‘Game-changer For International Peace And Security’ – UN Chief
Thursday, 3 September 2020, 8:03 am | UN News
In an effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, ICRC assists violence-affected communities by donating hygiene kits to a local partner in Brazil. Photo: ICRC The world has “entered a volatile and unstable new phase” in terms of the impact of COVID-19 ... More >>
