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UN alarmed by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalists

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home UN alarmed by Israeli strike in southern Lebanon that killed journalists 25 October 2024 © UNICEF/Dar Al Mussawir Smoke billows from a site targeted by shelling in the southern Lebanese village of Zaita. Top UN officials in Lebanon expressed alarm on Friday over an Israeli strike that hit an apartment building in southern Lebanon, killing three journalists and wounding three others…

UN chief tells President Putin Russian invasion violates UN Charter

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home UN chief tells President Putin Russian invasion violates UN Charter 25 October 2024 © Photohost agency BRICS-Russia2024.ru/Vladimir Astapkovich Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday that his country’s on-going invasion of Ukraine…

‘Spiralling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Spiralling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP 25 October 2024 WHO/David Lorens Displaced by escalating violence, families in Haiti carry their belongings as they flee their homes in search of safety. International attention must remain focused on Haiti, where political uncertainty persists and rampant gang violence and food insecurity continue to plunge the country “…

Director-General's remarks at the Concert on the occasion of United Nations Day 2024

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the Concert on the occasion of United Nations Day 2024 24 October 2024 Tatiana Valovaya Concert de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande à l’occasion de la Journée des Nations UniesJeudi, 24 octobre 2024, à 19 h 30Victoria Hall, Genève Monsieur l’Ambassadeur [M. Lauber],Madame la Présidente [de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Mme de Senarclens],Excellences,Mesdames et Messieurs,Quel plaisir d’être parmi vous ce soir !  Comme le…

‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator 24 October 2024 © UNICEF/Muhannad Al-Asadi Children sit with their mother at the Syrian border after fleeing the escalating violence in Lebanon. The UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Thursday urged the international community to push harder for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah warning that the…

Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security 24 October 2024 UN Photo/Sylvain Liechti A woman greets members of the Technical Committee of the peace, security and cooperation framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region during a field visit to the Mugunga camp for internally displacement people near Goma. Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and…

Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport 24 October 2024 UN Women In Turkey, young women play in a soccer match to end violence against women and girls. The UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights called on Thursday for States to act now to remove stereotypes in sport and ensure non-discrimination for all those competing.…

New UN push to ensure women’s equal participation peace

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home New UN push to ensure women’s equal participation peace 24 October 2024 UNAMID/Mohamad Almahady Women play a central role in building and sustaining peace. Pictured here, a woman signs a pledge to bring stability, opportunity and peace to her communities in Darfur. (file) The UN on Thursday launched the “Common Pledge” initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil…

World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems 24 October 2024 © UNFPA Sudan/Sufian Abdul-Mouty Midwives and other health professionals treat patients at the Khartoum Maternity Hospital in Sudan. Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, with ongoing fighting between rival militaries displacing millions.…

‘Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns

6 months 1 week ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns 24 October 2024 © Unsplash/Nik Shuliahin Fossil fuel power plants are one of the largest emitters of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change, according to…