UN experts urge Ukraine to stop ‘systematic persecution’ of Roma minority
Ukraine must take immediate action to stop what amounts to a “systematic persecution” of the country’s Roma minority, who have been targeted in a series […]
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UN-backed treaty against illicit tobacco trade set to take effect in September
A United Nations-backed treaty aimed at stopping the illicit trading of tobacco products, is set to enter into force on 25 September, marking a diplomatic […]
Small and sustainable: “Tiny houses” could be solution to world’s housing problems
They’re small, self-sustaining – and they could revolutionize the way we think about housing around the world, as building materials become scarcer. Small and sustainable: […]
New import, export restrictions risk triggering ‘dramatic deterioration’ in Gaza, says UN Humanitarian Coordinator
Following further restrictions on goods and supplies that can be moved across the border of the Gaza Strip, the top United Nations humanitarian official there […]
‘Unlock full power of business’ to achieve Global Goals, UN deputy chief tells forum
Businesses can contribute in important ways to the realization of a world free of poverty and hunger by 2030, including through job creation, technological innovation […]
UN marks 100 years since Mandela’s birth with a vow to continue struggle for equality
Taking stock of his “vast” legacy for mankind, the United Nations will mark 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, […]
The world ‘must rally’ to support one million Rohingya refugees, UN Migration chief says
A failure to remain focused on the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh “would have tragic outcomes” for the nearly one million children, women and men […]
Nicaragua must end demonstrator killings and seek political solution in wake of ‘absolutely shocking’ death toll: UN chief
The United Nations Secretary-General has called on the Nicaraguan Government to end violence against demonstrators which has cost an estimated 280 lives, and begin a […]
Dress the world in wood, UN says in its ‘Forests for Fashion’ initiative
The fashion industry is valued upward of 2.5 trillion dollars, and employs some 75 million people globally – so it makes good sense to shift […]
Cause for ‘celebration’ and ‘concern’, General Assembly president tells SDG forum
One week after zeroing-in on how to build sustainable, resilient societies, key players from around the world debated on Monday at United Nations Headquarters in […]