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Catastrophic healthcare costs put mothers and babies at risk

Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 10:39 am | UN News

Pregnant women are putting their lives and their babies at risk because of “catastrophic” and prohibitive healthcare costs before, during and after childbirth, UNICEF said on Monday. More >>

Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force

Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 10:23 am | UN News

Sudan: UN chief deplores excessive force used against pro-democracy protesters, calls on military and civilian leaders to ‘stay the course’ in negotiations More >>

A ‘strong and united Europe’ has never been more needed

Friday, 31 May 2019, 9:47 am | UN News

A ‘strong and united Europe’ has never been more needed, declares UN chief Guterres More >>

UN health agency drops gender identity disorder as diagnosis

Friday, 31 May 2019, 9:43 am | UN News

A major win for transgender rights: UN health agency drops ‘gender identity disorder’, as official diagnosis More >>

Don’t let smoking steal life’s breathtaking moments

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 8:58 am | UN News

Tobacco use continues to claim around eight million lives a year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, in a call for faster action from governments to tackle smoking and the “enormous” health, social, environmental and economic ... More >>

End fossil fuel subsidies: Guterres

Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 9:09 am | UN News

End fossil fuel subsidies, and stop using taxpayers’ money to destroy the world: Guterres More >>

UN and partners vaccinating amongst epidemics

Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 7:45 am | UN News

Amid ‘unprecedented combination’ of epidemics, UN and partners begin cholera vaccination campaign in DR Congo More >>

Around 600,000 Afghan children face death without funds

Saturday, 25 May 2019, 12:32 pm | UN News

Around 600,000 Afghan children face death through malnutrition without emergency funds More >>

Civilian protection ‘Great cause of concern’

Friday, 24 May 2019, 9:32 am | UN News

‘Great cause of concern’ UN chief tells Security Council on 'bleak' state of civilian protection More >>

Employing women boosts profits by up to 20% - UN

Thursday, 23 May 2019, 10:59 am | UN News

With potential to boost profits by up to 20 per cent, a woman’s place is at work, says UN labour agency More >>

Preserving biodiversity vital to reverse climate change

Thursday, 23 May 2019, 9:40 am | UN News

The food people eat around the world is becoming “alarmingly homogenous” according to UN data, even though access to a wide variety of nutritious food has never been greater. That warning comes as the world marks the International Day for Biological ... More >>

UN chief outlines ‘intertwined challenges’ of climate change

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 3:10 pm | UN News

Visiting Fiji for the first time as Secretary-General, António Guterres outlined two “fundamental challenges” facing leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday, namely climate change and the world’s rising ocean, which threatens ... More >>

Myanmar: Conflict resolution at ‘total standstill’

Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 10:10 am | UN News

Myanmar’s military commanders must answer charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in a credible court, a United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM) said on Tuesday, urging the international community ... More >>

UN chief praises PM’s ‘admirable’ response to Mosque attacks

Monday, 13 May 2019, 9:45 am | UN News

UN chief praises New Zealand premier’s ‘admirable’ response to Christchurch attacks. More >>

Ensuring the ‘lungs of the planet’ keep us alive

Saturday, 11 May 2019, 12:43 pm | UN News

Ensuring the ‘lungs of the planet’ keep us alive: 5 things you need to know about forests and the UN More >>

Colombia: ‘Terrible trend’ of rights defenders killed

Saturday, 11 May 2019, 12:41 pm | UN News

Colombia: ‘Terrible trend’ of rights defenders killed, harassed; UN calls for ‘significant effort’ to tackle impunity More >>

Nearly 900 children released by north-east Nigeria militia

Saturday, 11 May 2019, 12:39 pm | UN News

The decision by a large armed group based in north-east Nigeria to release nearly 900 youngsters has been welcomed by UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF , which has warned that those freed will need long-term help if they are to lead a normal life in the ... More >>