United Nations

Congo: 170 children are missing after Goma volcano eruption

Death toll from Congo Goma volcano eruption rises to at least 32 people and hundreds of children are at risk,…

3 years ago

Forests will restore our relationship with the natural world

Forests are at the core of our efforts to restore our relationship with the natural world, the deputy UN chief…

4 years ago

UN reports 155 million faced acute food insecurity in 2020

At least 155 million people faced crisis levels of food insecurity in 2020 because of conflict, extreme weather events and…

4 years ago

President Michel promised to strengthen the EU-Africa partnership

President Michel visited the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola to discuss ways to strengthen the EU-Africa partnership further. Key…

4 years ago

Renewable energy access key to climate adaptation in Africa

Support for climate adaptation in Africa is crucial, to provide renewable energy to hundreds of millions who still lack access…

4 years ago

UN chief highlights power of sport for inclusive, sustainable future

António Guterres highlighted the power of sport to bring people together, promote healthy lifestyles and build a sustainable future. The…

4 years ago

Global food prices rise for 10th month in a row – FAO report

Global food commodity prices rose in March, marking their tenth consecutive monthly increase, with quotations for vegetable oils and dairy…

4 years ago

Why are Finns the happiest people in the world again?

For the fourth year in a row, Finland ranked happiest country in the world again, in an annual UN report.…

4 years ago

Biodiversity is at risk and threatens human survival

As the living tissue of the earth, biodiversity is “intimately linked to human health” UNESCO head of the UN’s scientific…

4 years ago

No winners but fewer losers in global economy from COVID than expected

The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted all economies around the world last year, with trillions of dollars of lost earnings. UN…

4 years ago

Billions without clean water and sanitation a ‘moral failure’

Access to clean water is not just about “liquid in a bottle” but instead touches on universal issues such as…

4 years ago

EU debates and supports the future of Syria and the region

The EU organised the fifth Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region, co-chaired with the United Nations. Due…

4 years ago

Pandemic threatens lost decade for global development

The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed global development gains for millions in poor countries, creating an even more sharply unequal world,…

4 years ago

India donates 200,000 vaccine doses to UN blue helmets peacekeepers

India shipped out 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday to inoculate UN blue helmets serving in peacekeeping missions. The…

4 years ago

French wine industry to integrate refugees in vineyards

An association run by former rugby professionals in the French wine-making region of Bordeaux is supporting the integration of refugees,…

4 years ago

Turkey’s withdrawal from Istanbul Convention is an inadmissible regression

Millions are shocked by the decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for withdrawal from Istanbul Convention. It was just…

4 years ago

UN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting women

United Nations agencies called on Turkey to reconsider its withdrawal from a key regional treaty on preventing violence against women.…

4 years ago

Forest restoration secures the path to Green Climate recovery

Forest restoration is the a path to recovery and well-being warned UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the International Day of Forests.…

4 years ago

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.