Dangers persist for nearly a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: WHO
Renewed efforts are underway in Bangladesh to protect nearly one million Myanmar refugees from cholera, amid a warning from the UN health agency on Tuesday […]
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UN experts urges Poland to ensure unrestricted ‘civic space’ during climate talks
Poland’s new law designed to address safety concerns during the United Nations climate change conference to be held there later this year could infringe on […]
‘Standing up for our right to truth,’ UN celebrates press freedom
With journalism under increasing attack worldwide, top United Nations officials joined a growing chorus of calls for the better protection of media workers on Thursday. […]
Europe and Eurasia: Poland National Day
http://internationalpeoplesearch.com Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 3, 2018 On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, […]
Amid a ‘crisis of solidarity,’ seek inspiration from the Buddha’s message of empathy, urges UN chief
At an event commemorating the Day of Vesak, United Nations Secretary-General urged the global community to draw inspiration from the Buddha’s teachings and message of […]
Combating ‘scourge’ of sexual abuse allegations remains ‘key’ UN priority, as 54 new allegations emerge
More than 50 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving personnel serving with the United Nations and its partners in the field were received in […]
Afghanistan: UN expert condemns killing of journalists as ‘attack on right to know’
A United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of nine journalists in Afghanistan who were among the victims of Monday’s terrorist […]
‘Sharp escalation’ in fighting across Myanmar’s Kachin state, warns rights expert
Raising alarm over a “sharp” escalation in hostilities in Myanmar’s Kachin province, a United Nations human rights expert has called on all parties to ensure […]
Iraqi political candidates have ‘real appetite’ to work together – UN official
Politicians in Iraq are working constructively with each other ahead of this month’s parliamentary elections, a senior United Nations official said. UN News May 01, […]
Myanmar: Security Council delegation meets top politicians, civil society leaders
The United Nations Security Council is continuing its mission to Bangladesh and Myanmar, taking a first-hand look at the plight of hundreds of thousands of […]