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Guterres Upholds UN Commitment To A Smooth And Inclusive Transition In Syria
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:42 am | UN News
Secretary-General António Guterres said the UN is “totally committed” to supporting a smooth transition of power in Syria through an inclusive political process that guarantees full respect of minority rights. More >>
Meet The ‘Land Heroes’ Who Are Fighting Desertification
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:15 am | UN News
A group of young people has been recognized by the UN for making a positive impact in the fight to counter desertification, land degradation and drought. More >>
Private Sector Urged To Act As World Faces $23 Trillion Loss From Land Degradation
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:12 am | UN News
The private sector has been urged to make the sustainable management of land a key part of corporate and financial strategy going forward, as the world risks losing half of global GDP - estimated at $23 trillion - due to degradation. More >>
$1.4 Billion Needed For Sexual And Reproductive Health Services In Crisis-hit Countries
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:10 am | UN News
The UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, appealed on Thursday for $1.4 billion to safeguard the rights and well-being of women, girls and youth in 57 crisis-affected countries in the coming year. More >>
Mexico: Boom In Organised Crime Making Femicide Invisible, Local Activist Says
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:08 am | UN News
With more than 2,526 women murdered in the past three decades – from 1993 through 2023 – and hundreds disappeared, Ciudad Juárez remains Mexico’s deadliest city for women. More >>
UN Health Agency Approves ‘Groundbreaking’ TB Test
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:02 am | UN News
A potentially “groundbreaking” test for tuberculosis (TB) has been endorsed by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) as part of continuing efforts to eradicate one of the planet's leading infectious killers. More >>
Gaza: No Evacuation Order Given Before Hospital Strike, Says WHO
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:00 am | UN News
One of the last partially functional health centres in besieged northern Gaza was hit several times overnight into Friday, leaving four health workers among the casualties and the dead, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO). More >>
Deputy UN Chief Demands Action To Protect Vulnerable Migrants
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:59 am | UN News
Migration is one of the defining issues of our time, with migrants accounting for 3.6 per cent of the global population, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Thursday, urging coordinated action to find better solutions that prioritise safety, equity ... More >>
Global Trade To Hit Record $33 Trillion In 2024, But Uncertainties Over Tariffs Loom
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:51 am | UN News
Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite persistent economic and geopolitical challenges, a UN report revealed on Thursday. More >>
‘No Life Without Land’, Says Campaigning Athlete At UN Desertification Meeting
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:50 am | UN News
There can be “no life without healthy land as we cannot survive,” according to an Olympic athlete who has been attending a global meeting being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focused on halting desertification and land loss and promoting the ... More >>
Iraq: Security Council Briefed On Major Milestones And Ongoing Challenges
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:48 am | UN News
There have been significant developments in Iraq in recent months – which has so far avoided being dragged into the widening Middle East conflict – but corruption and other challenges persist, the new UN Special Representative for the country told ... More >>
Syria: More Than 280,000 Uprooted In Northwest Escalation
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:46 am | UN News
More than 280,000 people have been uprooted in northwest Syria in a matter of days following the sudden and massive offensive into Government-controlled areas led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is sanctioned by the Security Council as a terrorist ... More >>
Global Financial Reform Addresses Challenges Facing Developing Nations: UN Deputy Chief
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 10:37 pm | UN News
Decisive action is needed to address the financial challenges facing developing nations, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Tuesday in remarks to the Second Preparatory Committee for the Forth International Conference on Financing for Development ... More >>
Force Will Not Secure Middle East Peace: UN General Assembly President
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 10:35 pm | UN News
The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday emphasised that peace and security in Middle East cannot be achieved through force or occupation but only through dialogue, mutual recognition and a commitment to a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution ... More >>
Human Rights Day: 5 Key Things To Know
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 10:32 am | UN News
As Human Rights Day dawns on 10 December, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice, and dignity for all people worldwide. More >>
Security Council Hears Of Ongoing Imperative To End Violence In Eastern DR Congo
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:38 am | UN News
The UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) briefed the Security Council on Monday on recent developments, including political disagreements over constitutional reform and escalating insecurity in the east. More >>
Syria Crisis: UN Delivering Life-saving Assistance; Relocates Non-critical Staff
Sunday, 8 December 2024, 10:57 pm | UN News
The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Syria announced on Saturday that the Organization is removing non-critical staff from the country, emphasizing that this is a precautionary step to protect UN personnel “while maintaining essential ... More >>
World News In Brief: Human Rights In Ukraine, Multilateralism Gets Airborne, Enforced Disappearances In Colombia
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:58 am | UN News
The UN human rights chief on Thursday told a conference in the Ukrainian capital that in the face of Russia’s continuing full-scale invasion, they must unite and keep faith in democratic institutions. More >>
Afghanistan: UN Condemns Taliban Ban On Women Attending Medical Classes
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:52 am | UN News
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for healthcare - especially the ... More >>
UN And Partners Assist Scores Affected By Crises In Syria, Lebanon And Gaza
Friday, 6 December 2024, 11:00 am | UN News
Humanitarians continue to provide support to people caught up in conflicts in the Middle East region, the UN reported on Thursday. More >>
