World football goes for goal, in aid of Ukraine
With the number of refugees fleeing Ukraine rapidly approaching four million, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP)…
New York: Forum highlights women’s critical role in climate action
The BIC brought together member state representatives, UN agencies, and civil society to explore how women are uniquely situated to lead responses…
Ukraine: General Assembly passes resolution demanding aid access, by large majority
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demanded civilian protection and humanitarian access in Ukraine on Thursday, while also criticizing Russia for creating a…
New WHO web-based knowledge hub unravels the myriad influences behind our health behaviours
Ever wonder why we don’t eat and drink what is good for us, exercise regularly or follow the advice of public health…
First Person: Witnessing the pain of Ukraine refugees wrenched apart
The UN has helped tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees to cross into Poland and other neighbouring countries. Chris Melzer, spokesperson for…
Taxes on sweetened drinks: WHO explains how to make them an effective health measure
Taxes on sweetened drinks: WHO explains how to make them an effective health measure Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) can help countries…
No sign of Ukraine bioweapons labs says disarmament chief, after further Russian claims
The UN is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the Organization’s disarmament chief told the Security Council…
Prioritizing the health of refugees and migrants: an urgent, necessary plan of action for countries
Prioritizing the health of refugees and migrants: an urgent, necessary plan of action for countries and regions in our interconnected world Istanbul,…
International Court orders Russia to ‘immediately suspend’ military operations in Ukraine
Russia must immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine, the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday, in The Hague.
European churches focus on wellbeing of digitalized societies and workplaces
Dialogue from ethical and Christian perspective was initiated in a conference on wellbeing of digitalized societies and work places organised by the…