New challenges bring increased risks in combating child sexual abuse, exploitation
“There is a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these crimes,” Ms. Sinhart said.“We are also witnessing stronger international cooperation, more victim-centred approaches and...
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan...
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. According...
Nearly 700,000 displaced in Lebanon as Middle East crisis escalates
In Lebanon alone, nearly 700,000 people including around 200,000 children have been forced from their homes, “adding to the tens of thousands already uprooted...
LIVE: International Women’s Day and CSW70 at the United Nations
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UN marks...
Radio Begum: A rare public space for women in Afghanistan
“They don’t come on their own by bus or taxi because it’s very complicated for a woman to move around the city, especially for...
Lebanon ‘dragged back into turmoil’, UN envoy warns
Just a week ago, Lebanon had been “in relatively good shape”, Jeanine Hennis‑Plasschaert, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, said in a press statement. The...
Justice takes centre stage: UN welcomes world’s largest women’s rights event
While this year’s International Women’s Day, marked annually on 8 March, focuses on justice, the systems meant to protect women and girls are failing, with...
On day seven of Middle East war, no let-up in suffering
Seven days since Israeli and US bombing in Iran prompted ongoing counter-strikes across the Middle East, humanitarians confirmed massive upheaval in Lebanon, with hundreds...
UN calls for fair play in the global race for critical minerals
Despite geopolitical upheavals, the shift from a fossil-fuel-based global economy to one driven by clean electrification remains on track. According to the International Energy Agency...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Strikes continue across Middle East as humanitarian concerns grow
On day six of the war in the Middle East, there's been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering
On day six of the war in the Middle East, there's been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and...
Imprisoned Iranian protesters face ‘expedited’ executions
The Independent International Fact Finding Mission (FFM) on Iran, which was created by the Council in 2022, said it was deeply concerned about the...
How AI is already reshaping working conditions
Experts from around the world shared a range of concerns about how AI is affecting work and presented new ways to harness new technologies...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Conflict continues across region amid US, Israeli and Iranian strikes
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a fourth day, with US and Israeli military strikes against Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes hitting...
‘The world is looking to you for clarity’, UN chief tells AI experts
“Individually, you come from diverse regions and disciplines, bringing outstanding expertise in AI and related fields. Collectively, you represent something the world has never...
Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani also recalled the horror of a strike on Saturday which reportedly killed and injured dozens of girls...
Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day
Ahead of World Wildlife Day, marked annually on 3 March, we’re delving into why medicinal plants matter.Plants are critical for ecosystems to economies, said...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Fourth day of escalating conflict between US, Israel and Iran
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a fourth day, with US and Israeli military strikes against Iran and ensuing Iranian counter-strikes hitting...
World News in Brief: Gaza crossings closed, fighting in Sudan continues, Afghanistan quake victims
Speaking at the regular noon briefing in New York on Monday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that Israeli authorities have closed all crossings and...
SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Melania Trump presides over historic session on children in conflict
The UN Security Council is convening in New York under extraordinary circumstances: amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and repeated calls from the...
Iran crisis: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint amid ongoing strikes
Speaking in Vienna, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, noted that there was no indication that any of...
MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Iran retaliation escalates as US and Israeli strikes continue
Violent escalation in the Middle East has entered a third day as coordinated US and Israeli strikes against Iran continue to cause loss of...
Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and wounding almost 100. Many students are believed to...
Justice on the move: Mobile courts offer hope for communities in South Sudan
Its mission: to prepare for the deployment of a mobile court expected to begin next month. This initiative can’t come soon enough for victims...
