Explainer: Why women’s role in sustaining peace is more critical than ever
On 25 October, the United Nations will mark the adoption in 2000 of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to improve the protection of women and girls during conflicts, and…
Haiti: UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence
“Elections are the only path and the only imperative to restore democratic institutions in Haiti. Only democracy and the rule of law can form the basis from which Haiti can…
Dengue has been confirmed in 63 more people, the condition of 8 is critical
Photo courtesy of Social Media During the last 24 hours in the city of Rawalpindi in Punjab, dengue virus has been confirmed in 63 more people. The situation of dengue…
Confidence building critical to break Syria political deadlock
Briefing the UN Security Council in New York, Geir Pedersen urged political leaders and the international community to act now to “arrest the downward slide in Syria” as suffering and…
Dengue has been confirmed in 42 more people, 11 in critical condition
—File photo In the last 24 hours in the city of Rawalpindi, Punjab, dengue virus has been confirmed in 42 more people. According to the Health Department, the condition of…
The condition of 9 people infected with dengue is critical
—File photo In Rawalpindi, the condition of 9 people affected by dengue virus became critical. According to the district administration, 48 cases have been registered for violation of dengue SOPs…
At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit
The gathering of defence ministers and others committed to peacekeeping efforts will focus on civilian protection, addressing misinformation and disinformation, promoting safety and security, protecting mental health, and boosting the…
‘Thriving economies’ critical to eradicating hunger and poverty: McCain
Addressing the Security Council on Thursday, the head of the World Food Programme (WFP), Cindy McCain, highlighted the growing need for humanitarian aid worldwide against a backdrop of reduced funding.
HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand
The Thai authorities are working alongside UN agencies to not just improve the availability of services following the change in the way people are sentenced for drugs crimes, but also…
UN remains focused on ‘critical needs’ of Ukraine’s people
Achim Steiner, head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Vice-Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group told delegates he had just returned from the war-torn country, noting civilians’ “extraordinary…