‘Greater support needed’ for refugees and migrants from Venezuela – UN
As hundreds of Venezuelans continue to pour into neighbouring countries due social and political upheaval at home, the Heads of the United Nations refugee and […]
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‘Finding global solutions for global problems’ focus of UN-civil society forum
The 67th United Nations Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization (DPI/NGO) Conference kicked off today at UN Headquarters in New York, with speeches affirming the importance […]
‘Think beyond farm jobs’ to reach sustainable development, UN agriculture chief advises African youth
For the African continent to achieve sustainable development, more jobs must be created for its young people, including in the digitalized agriculture sectors, the United […]
Senior UN children’s advocate says they “should never be targeted by violence”
Reacting to a recent upsurge in violent attacks affecting children, Virginia Gamba, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, called on […]
‘Step backwards’ for Bosnia’s autonomous Serb region as assembly reneges on Srebrenica genocide report
The Republika Srpska National Assembly in Bosnia and Herzegovina drew concern from the top United Nations expert on the Prevention of Genocide on Thursday, over […]
In Tanzania visit, UNHCR official stresses freedom of choice is crucial for refugee returns
Refugees should never be pressured to decide if they should return to their home countries, a senior UN official has said. In Tanzania visit, UNHCR […]
UN experts cite ‘possible exploitation’ of workers hired to clean up toxic Japanese nuclear plant
A group of United Nations rights experts are urging the Japanese government to urgently protect tens of thousands or workers hired to help decontaminate the […]
‘Passport to dignity’ that schools represent may expire fast, without emergency funding warns UN Palestine refugee agency
A lack of funds means that the new school term for over half a million Palestinian students could be cut short after just one […]
Using ‘leprosy’ metaphors in political rhetoric ‘fuels public stigma’ and discrimination: UN rights expert
Recent incidents where high-level politicians have used the word ‘leprosy’ in discriminatory remarks against rivals only contributes to harmful stereotypes surrounding the disease. UN News […]
US and Mexico child deportations drive extreme violence and trauma: UNICEF
The many life-threatening dangers faced by children from Central America who are being deported from the United States of America and Mexico, are highlighted in […]