World Oceans Day event highlights immediate protection measures needed
A powerful video was shown echoing the theme, awaken new depths, warning of immediate protection needs and cautioning that there is no time for an “out of sight out of…
World News in Brief: Hunger grows in Haiti, Gaza aid blocked, World Potato Day
The World Food Programme (WFP) distributed more than 74,000 hot meals to over 15,000 displaced people in the besieged capital, Port-au-Prince, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, told journalists…
World News in Brief: Menstrual hygiene day, Guterres condemns DPRK missile launch, conflict in Sudan
Specifically, the report points out that only two out of five schools worldwide provide menstrual health education while less than one in three schools globally has menstrual waste bins in…
UN establishes International Day of reflection for Srebrenica genocide
Adopting a resolution with the same title, the Assembly also asked the Secretary-General to establish an outreach programme on the Srebrenica genocide in preparation for the 30th anniversary next year.…
‘Be part of the plan’ to end nature loss on Biodiversity Day
The diversity of animals, plants and microorganisms on the planet is at risk due to factors such as changing land use, urbanization, overexploitation, pollution and climate change, the UN said…
World News in Brief: More Ukraine attacks, rights appeal for jailed Nigerian singer, International Day against Homophobia
“The safety of civilians, homes, schools and hospitals must be ensured. They are not a target,” Denise Brown said in a statement, underscoring that international humanitarian law must be respected.…
Stories from the UN Archive: UN proclaims world’s first Earth Day
That’s when environmental protection was not yet a priority of national political agendas, but a growing movement took hold across the planet. In 1971, UN Secretary-General U Thant held a…
What is the best time of day to exercise? New research reveals
—File photo People who exercise in the evening may have better cardiovascular and health benefits, researchers have concluded from a new study on exercise. The topic of exercise has long…
In Pakistan, 150 children die every day due to birth defects, experts
File photo. In Pakistan, about seven thousand children die every day due to various diseases, out of which about 150 children lose their lives due to various birth defects. Congenital…
World News in Brief: Haiti support continues, deadly Afghan mine blasts, autism awareness day
On Saturday alone, the World Food Programme (WFP) provide more than 28,000 meals to people who have been forced to flee their homes. Despite the widespread insecurity, WFP has delivered food assistance to some…