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Maduro ‘brings the truth’ about Venezuela to UN Assembly
Friday, 28 September 2018, 10:05 am | United Nations
Maduro ‘brings the truth’ about Venezuela to UN Assembly; says he is ready to meet US President Trump More >>
Day two of UN General Assembly, it’s multilateralism
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 4:30 pm | United Nations
On day two of UN General Assembly’s annual debate, it’s multilateralism all the way More >>
Africa’s voice must be heard, says Eswatini leader
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 1:04 pm | United Nations
Africa’s voice must be heard, says Eswatini leader, calling for UN reforms to make continent key player in peace and security More >>
In UN address, Afghan leader lays out vision of peace
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:22 am | United Nations
In UN address, Afghan leader lays out vision of peaceful, prosperous State in talks with Taliban More >>
Progress on Human Development for Pacific Island states
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:07 am | United Nations
New report shows steady progress on Human Development for Pacific Island states 26 September 2018 – Fiji, Palau, Samoa, and Tonga remain in the High Human Development category of the latest Human Development Index (HDI) and are joined by the Republic ... More >>
UN Security Council, world leaders debate Iran, North Korea
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 11:05 am | United Nations
President Donald Trump told the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday that the United States would impose sanctions on Iran that would be “tougher than ever before” in the coming months, following its unilateral withdrawal earlier this ... More >>
At UN Assembly, Japanese Prime Minister defends free trade
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 2:12 pm | United Nations
Addressing world leaders at the General Assembly’s annual general debate, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a strong case for free trade, highlighting its benefits for countries with little natural resources. “Other than coal that supported modern ... More >>
Dialogue and multilateralism key to tackling challenges
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:58 pm | United Nations
Dialogue and multilateralism key to tackling global challenges France’s Macron says at UN, urging leaders not to accept ‘our world unraveling’ More >>
Climate change and multilateralism: UN General Assembly
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 1:56 pm | United Nations
If there was one issue that was a recurrent theme on Tuesday on the first day of the United Nations General Assembly's annual general debate, it was the potentially catastrophic impact of climate change , from Secretary-General António Guterres’s ... More >>
UN News - General Debate kicks off
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 12:50 pm | United Nations
UN News Daily #UNGA Guide: General Debate kicks off, peacekeeping, human rights for all and South-Sudan More >>
Secretary-General’s meeting with Jacinda Ardern
Monday, 24 September 2018, 11:28 am | United Nations
The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Ms. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand. More >>
DR Congo: Ebola virus leaves over 150 children orphaned
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 11:00 am | United Nations
DR Congo: Amid renewed risk of spread, Ebola virus leaves over 150 children orphaned or unaccompanied New Ebola virus hotspots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are threatening progress made in tackling the deadly disease and increasing ... More >>
Afghanistan: Short-term emergency can derail progress
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 10:58 am | United Nations
Afghanistan: Short-term emergency can ‘derail’ years of progress, warns UN official Even though Afghans today have better prospects for a semblance of peace than at any time in the past few years, immediate risks facing the country can seriously ... More >>
Peace is at risk and violated in many places says UN chief
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 10:54 am | United Nations
Peace is at risk and violated in many places, but ‘we will not give up,’ says UN chief Guterres More >>
Greece: Children face ‘dire and dangerous’ situation
Saturday, 22 September 2018, 3:46 am | United Nations
Overcrowding in Greek island reception centres for refugees and migrants has made conditions for children there increasingly “dire and dangerous”, the United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ) said on Friday, warning that “severe emotional distress” ... More >>
UN chief seeking ‘renewed commitment’ to global rules
Friday, 21 September 2018, 9:45 am | United Nations
UN chief António Guterres on Thursday called for a “renewed commitment to a rules-based global order” and to the organization he leads, highlighting his key themes for discussion during the High-Level week of the General Assembly, beginning on Monday. More >>
Scourge of genocide remains a ‘threat and a reality’
Friday, 14 September 2018, 9:44 am | United Nations
Scourge of genocide remains a ‘threat and a reality’ today: UN human rights chief Genocide remains a “threat and a reality” in the 21st century, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Thursday, in an appeal to States to do more to act ... More >>
Alarming scope and effect of reprisals on victims, activists
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 3:10 pm | United Nations
UN report warns of alarming scope and effect of reprisals on victims, activists and human rights defenders More >>
Hungary: measures against migrants, civil society decried
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 1:25 pm | United Nations
GENEVA (11 September 2018) – UN human rights experts* have expressed serious concerns about tough new measures in Hungary to stop migrants and refugees from entering the country, as well as the increased number of threats cast against civil society actors. More >>
Myanmar: UN report details silencing by law of journalist
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 1:24 pm | United Nations
GENEVA (11 September 2018) – A host of ill-defined laws has been used in Myanmar to exert control over independent journalism across the country, including in Kachin, Shan and Rakhine states, a UN human rights report on freedom of expression in the ... More >>
