Former UN chief Ban warns Security Council risks becoming irrelevant without reform
The call came during a public debate on “Leadership for Peace,” during which former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and academic Anjali Dayal urged…
From Tbilisi classes to virtual classrooms, young women are reinventing peace beyond divisions
To the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) meeting underway in Riyadha Youth Forum took place on Monday with, among others, young…
Sudan: Intensification of hostilities leads to new displacements and more victims
Hostilities have intensified between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and two armed groups: the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has…
New flu variant emerges, but vaccination remains our best option, says WHO
Influenza and other respiratory viruses are surging, said Dr. Wenqing Zhang, unit head of global respiratory threats at the World Health Organization’s…
Dialogue is ‘not naive: it is necessary’ as global divisions deepen, says UN forum in Riyadh
THE 11th Global Forum opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a direct message for a world torn by mistrust: dialogue is not…
Aid loses priority as commercial goods arrive in Gaza, UN warns
Despite the sustained efforts of the UN and its partners, needs are growing faster than aid can be delivered, according to Olga…
From farm to classroom: feeding children and supporting farmers in Timor-Leste
In the mountainous municipality of Manufahi in southern Timor-Leste, where a healthy diet is often beyond the budget of most households, the…
Guterres condemns deadly attack on Hannukah celebration in Sydney
In a post on social mediaMr Guterres said he was “horrified” by the incident. “My heart is with the Jewish community around…
UN celebrates first World Turkish Language Family Day
The new commemoration highlights the common linguistic and cultural heritage of the Turkic-speaking peoples and strengthens UNESCOour country’s broader commitment to multilingualism…
Sudan: UN strongly condemns deadly drone attack on peacekeeping base in Kordofan
This oil-rich region is located between Sudan and South Sudan and has been contested since their separation in 2011. Kadugli is the…