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Climate Change: Ozone Layer Still Well On Track For Full Recovery
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 7:45 am | UN News
New evidence in the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) annual Ozone and UV Bulletin published on Monday reveals strong evidence that the ozone layer is well on track for a long-term recovery. More >>
What’s Going On With The World (And The Future) At The UN?
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 7:33 am | UN News
As world leaders and leading experts land at UN Headquarters in New York in mid-September for the General Assembly’s annual High-Level Week to chart a path towards a better, safer, greener future for all. More >>
Sanitary Disaster In Gaza ‘Worsening By The Day’, Warns UNRWA
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 7:12 am | UN News
Overcrowded shelters in Gaza, a lack of running water and the constant threat of disease are making conditions worse by the day for people in the enclave, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, warned on Monday. More >>
Unchecked AI Threatens Democracy, Warns UN Chief
Monday, 16 September 2024, 11:00 am | UN News
Left unchecked, artificial intelligence (AI) could destabilise democratic systems by spreading disinformation, fueling hate speech and distorting public opinion through deepfakes, the UN Secretary-General has warned. More >>
Gaza War Continues To Shut Hundreds Of Thousands Out Of Class
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:15 am | UN News
Ongoing conflict in Gaza denies education to nearly 625,000 children, with UNICEF warning their futures are at risk amid widespread school closures and humanitarian crises. More >>
UN Investigators Warn Of Widespread Abuses In Myanmar Conflict
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:15 am | UN News
Warfare in Myanmar has escalated into systematic atrocities, including attacks targeting civilians, torture and sexual violence, the UN independent rights probe into the country said on Monday. More >>
‘Incalculable Cost’ Of Conflict On The Lives Of Children
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:14 am | UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres reports a 20% increase in attacks on education, with over 10,000 victims in 2022-2023, urging global efforts to protect children's right to learning. More >>
UN Peacekeepers Saving Lives But Need Stronger Political Support And Resources, Top Official Urges
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:13 am | UN News
UN peacekeeping missions require enhanced political support and resources amid escalating challenges, including weaponised technology and geopolitical tensions, to effectively protect civilians and maintain stability. More >>
New Use Of Cluster Bombs Threatens Global Ban, Report Warns
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:13 am | UN News
A new report reveals that cluster munitions, predominantly banned, continue to cause thousands of civilian casualties, primarily children, undermining global efforts to eliminate these weapons. More >>
UN Strongly Condemns ‘Tragic Death’ Of Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:47 am | UN News
The United Nations has mourned the loss of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died at a hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, on Thursday, just days after reportedly being set on fire by a boyfriend. More >>
Over Half A Million People Severely Impacted By Unprecedented Flooding And Windstorms In Yemen
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:47 am | UN News
Unprecedented floods and winds have displaced thousands of families, destroyed homes, and severely damaged critical infrastructure, impacting over half a million people in Yemen, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Thursday. More >>
Catastrophic Hunger Doubles In 2024; Gaza And Sudan Worst Hit
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:47 am | UN News
The number of people experiencing catastrophic hunger has surged more than twofold in 2024, due largely to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, according to new figures released by the UN on Thursday. More >>
Gaza: Polio Vaccination Campaign Moves To Southern Areas
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:46 am | UN News
The second phase of a two-round campaign to vaccinate over half a million young children in Gaza against polio began in Khan Younis on Thursday, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly ... More >>
Guterres Underlines Support For China-Africa Partnership
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:46 am | UN News
Joint efforts by China and Africa can spark new momentum for development on the continent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, at a high-level meeting in Beijing. More >>
Private Donations Boost UN Support For War-Torn Gaza
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:45 am | UN News
From celebrities to civil society, a growing number of people around the world are providing unprecedented support for UNRWA, the UN agency supplying a lifeline to two million Palestinians trapped in war-torn Gaza. More >>
Migrant Shipwreck Leaves 21 More Missing Off Coast Of Lampedusa
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:16 pm | UN News
A migrant shipwreck in the Mediterranean left another 21 missing off the island of Lampedusa, between the African coast and Malta, an Italian coast guard said on Wednesday. More >>
UN Demands Hostage Release, Urges Protection And Aid For Gaza Civilians
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:16 pm | UN News
Top UN political and humanitarian officials on Wednesday renewed urgent appeals for the unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza, while emphasizing the need to ensure aid and protection for desperate civilians being continually displaced inside ... More >>
World News In Brief: West Bank Deaths, Venezuela Rights Violations, Soaring Debt Worldwide
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:15 pm | UN News
At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank in the week ending 2 September, including seven children – the highest number of deaths in a single week since November last year, UN humanitarian wing OCHA said on Wednesday. More >>
Asia-Pacific Nations Commit To ‘Visionary Blueprint’ For Inclusive Digital World
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:15 pm | UN News
At a major UN conference on Wednesday, Asia-Pacific nations pledged to bridge the digital divide and foster inclusive digital economies, stressing the importance of enhancing digital trust and literacy across the region. More >>
Planning Ahead: 5 Things To Know About The UN’s Landmark Summit Of The Future
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:14 pm | UN News
Is there another way the world could be run? And in the face so much global turmoil, how can we make the future fairer? More >>
