UN marks poignant birthday as staff deaths mount in Gaza
UN Day on 24 October marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter – the day…
Human right to food needs ‘massive investment’, Guterres
Addressing the UN-backed body meeting in Rome on Monday, António Guterres underscored that the session was taking place “at a moment of…
Israel-Palestine: Lack of fuel in Gaza now critical says WFP
In an interview with UN News, the agency’s Alia Zaki emphasized that shortage of fuel is a major concern.
Peru needs ‘meaningful reforms’ to policing during protests
UN Human Rights Office calls for meaningful reforms to guarantee right to peaceful protest, ensure inclusive dialogue in Peru
New Evidence of Russia’s War Crimes in Ukraine
Commission of Inquiry finds further evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, including rape, torture and deportation of children
Explainer: What is international humanitarian law?
But, what exactly are the rules of war and what happens when they are broken? To find out more about international humanitarian…
UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians in Israel, Gaza
In a news release, the experts denounced the ruthless attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians starting 7 October. They also stressed their…
Women’s sexual and reproductive rights an ‘unfinished agenda’
‘Unfinished agenda’ of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights at an event in Geneva to mark the 30th anniversary of the International…
From Cairo, Guterres appeals for ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for humanitarian access to Gaza as essential supplies running out in the besieged enclave,.
Human rights experts urge Pakistan to stop planned mass deportation of Afghans
The Government of Pakistan, which has hosted millions of Afghans for decades, recently announced that all “undocumented” foreign nationals must leave the…