Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes
The US National Hurricane Center acts as WMO’s Regional Specialized Meteorological hub, based in Miami, Florida. There is a 40 per cent…
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Volker Türk was issuing a clarion call to protect and expand civic space, arguing that it’s the only way to enable us…
Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues
Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year, including cash assistance, food, health services, and…
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
Less than 10 per cent of schools and universities follow formal guidance on using wildly popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like the…
Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’
Fulgence Kayishema is alleged to have orchestrated the killing of approximately 2,000 Tutsi refugees at Nyange Catholic Church during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi…
UN peacekeepers ‘a beacon of hope and protection’: Guterres
He said the men and women that serve, from 125 countries, across 12 operations, were working to support security, stability and the…
Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations
Briefing ambassadors on Africa Day, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo presented the latest UN report on securing predictable, sustainable and flexible resources for AU-led…
UN representative alarmed by sexual violence against women and girls in DRC
“Allegations of grave cases of sexual violence against civilians, including children, in particular affecting IDPs fleeing conflict in the eastern DRC, is…
Sudan: UN and partners scramble to supply aid as fragile ceasefire holds
Stéphane Dujarric told correspondents at the regular noon briefing that the opportunity to provide services and support to the millions of Sudanese…
Unprecedented joint call to shield children on the move from violence
With more than 42 million children displaced worldwide and increasing exposure to multiple forms of violence, the Office of the Special Representative…