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Violence Leaves More Than 300,000 ‘completely Reliant’ On Assistance In Northern Mozambique
Wednesday, 23 September 2020, 7:30 am | UN News
Worsening conflict, combined with a precarious humanitarian situation, has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and villages in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, leaving them completely reliant on humanitarian assistance, the ... More >>
The World Must Not Be ‘Neutral’ On Enforced Disappearances
Tuesday, 22 September 2020, 4:04 pm | UN News
UN Photo/Mark Garten Visitors throw white flowers into Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires out of respect and remembrance for the tens of thousands of people who disappeared during Argentina's so-called "Dirty War" The international community “should ... More >>
Survival Of Wildlife Reserves Under Threat In Namibia
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 7:44 am | UN News
After six months of lockdown, the Namibian government ended travel restrictions and curfews on Friday, in light of a drop in new COVID-19 cases. But Namibia’s economy, which depends heavily on wildlife tourism, has taken a major hit during ... More >>
Sustainable Development Goals Are ‘The Future’, Malala Tells Major UN Event
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 7:27 am | UN News
The Global Goals represent the future for millions of girls who want education, women who fight for equality, and youth fighting for clean air, UN Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai said on Friday, at a side event of the General Assembly, challenging ... More >>
UN Rights Chief Calls For Turkey To Probe Rights Abuses In Northern Syria
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 7:21 am | UN News
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Turkey to launch an immediate independent investigation into violations and abuses committed in parts of north, northwest and northeast Syria, which are under the control of its forces and affiliated ... More >>
Leveraging Youth To Shape A Better Future, UN Announces 17 Young Leaders For SDGs
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 7:15 am | UN News
As change makers and critical thinkers, young people can play an important role in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals. They can also lead and inspire countless others to join forces for a sustainable future. UN-HABITAT The United Nations, on ... More >>
Equal Pay Essential To Build A World Of Dignity For All, UN Says, Commemorating First Equal Pay Day
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 7:13 am | UN News
The United Nations is marking the first ever International Equal Pay Day, on Friday, drawing attention to the gender pay gap – the difference between what a woman earns compared to a man, for work of equal value – and the systemic inequalities it is ... More >>
New Wave Of Famine Could Sweep The Globe, Overwhelming Nations Already Weakened By Years Of Conflict
Friday, 18 September 2020, 5:11 pm | UN News
The global hunger crisis caused by conflict – and now compounded by COVID-19 – is moving into a dangerous phase, the head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday, stressing that without resources, a wave of famine could sweep the globe, ... More >>
More Research Needed Into COVID-19 Effects On Children, Says WHO Head
Thursday, 17 September 2020, 9:31 am | UN News
More research is needed into factors that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease among children and adolescents, the head of the UN World Health Organization ( WHO ) has said, adding that while children may have largely been spared many of the most ... More >>
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 >>
