Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 fast facts
The landmark legally binding treaty entered into force on 3 May 2008, marking a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of…
Amid Gaza war, children now work so families can survive: ILO
Details of that development and the “unprecedented devastation” to the Palestinian jobs market and the wider economy beyond Gaza and the West Bank are outlined in a new report from…
World News in Brief: UN staff detained in Yemen, cyclone threat for Haiti, rights chief Lao PDR, climate change
“We are very concerned about these developments, and we are actively seeking clarification from the Houthi de facto authorities regarding the circumstances of these detentions and most importantly to ensure…
‘Unimaginable trauma’ haunts Sudan’s displaced while violence, famine threaten millions
“The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack reportedly carried out on 5 June by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Wad Al-Noura village, Jazira state, which is said to have…
Ukraine: Security Council hears of escalating toll of Kharkiv attacks
Briefing the Security Council in New York, UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya urged the international community to work to end the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, now in…
Terrorism, humanitarian crises threaten stability of West Africa: UN deputy chief
At an event commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed noted progress made, alongside immediate challenges. “Over the last…
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…
Guterres ‘personally devastated’ over inability of UN to safeguard staff in Gaza, despite best efforts
Among them were 135 women and men who worked for the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA), killed during Israeli military operations in Gaza since 7 October. Many were killed…
WFP expands emergency response to avert famine in war-torn Sudan
Yet, as the rival militaries continue fighting, the country’s plight has been overlooked by much of the international community. “As global leaders focus elsewhere, it is not receiving the necessary…
UN chief condemns escalating violence and civilian attacks in Myanmar
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Secretary-General “strongly condemns” recent attacks by the Myanmar military in Rakhine State and Sagaing Region that have reportedly claimed the lives of many civilians.…