On sacred ground in Nepal, UN chief calls for global action for peace
“It is an honor to be here in Lumbini – a site of spirituality, serenity, and peace,” Mr. Guterres began. “I am deeply moved to have been invited to pay…
Gaza Crisis: UN ramps up calls for humanitarian truce as Israeli bombardments cut communications, cripple healthcare
Secretary-General António Guterres said on X, formerly Twitter: “I reiterate my appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, together with the unconditional release of hostages and the delivery of relief at…
UN calls for closing internet connectivity and digital governance gap
With the Internet holding a critical role in navigating these complexities, the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum hosted by the Government of Japan is under the overarching theme, ‘The Internet…
UNESCO chief calls for ‘intensification’ of investment in girls’ education
Audrey Azoulay was speaking on Friday in Beijing, China, where she co-chaired the award ceremony for the 2023 UNESCO Prize for the Education of Women and Girls, alongside the agency’s…
Rights chief calls for international help to provide ‘way out of chaos’ in Haiti
“Every day the lives of Haitian people become even harder, but it is vital that we do not give up. Their situation is not hopeless. With international support and resolve,…
UN rights expert calls on Algeria to pardon convicted protesters
“The Government must loosen tight restrictions on assemblies and associations to bring laws and practice into conformity with the national Constitution and international human rights law”, said Clément Voule, Special…
UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York
The Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace aims to address these complex challenges through multilateralism, rooted in the UN Charter and international law, centred on trust, solidarity, and universality. It comes…
Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence
Armed groups control areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and some towns, blocking roads, driving citizens from their homes, and forcing the closure of schools, hospitals and businesses. Lives in danger…
At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan
“I am appealing to the international community to avail resources to help refugees and displaced persons who crossed into South Sudan,” Mr. Kiir told world leaders attending the UN General…
Armenia-Azerbaijan: UN calls for ‘credible and durable’ end to fighting in flashpoint region
Miroslav Jenča told ambassadors that Azerbaijan had announced, in their words, “local counter-terrorism activities in the Karabakh economic region” two days ago, in response to the tragic deaths of two…