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‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief
With world leaders set to convene next week for the annual high-level…
UNGA78: UN chief brushes off absence of key leaders, says nations must deliver on climate and development promises
“This is not a Vanity Fair. This is a political body in…
Taking the pulse of the planet as the world gathers at the UN
Streets around UN HQ in Midtown Manhattan will be cordoned off, roadblocks…
First Person: Iraqis ‘not abandoned’ after 2003 attack on UN Baghdad
The then New York-based Elpida Rouka had accompanied the Executive Director of…
UN welcomes release of five staff abducted last year in Yemen
The men – four national staff and a Bangladeshi citizen – were…
International Youth Day: Battling the stigmatization of teen pregnancy in Thailand
A young mother sits on a low wooden stool above burning embers…
Countering ‘dark age of intolerance’ starts by tackling hate speech
Social media’s role in crushing hate speech From COVID-19 to climate change,…
UN humanitarians complete first food distribution in Khartoum as hunger, threats to children, intensify
WFP’s Country Director in Sudan, Eddie Rowe, told reporters in Geneva that…
Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat
“I can’t think of a better way than using food to bring…
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty
Period poverty, or the inability to afford menstrual products, is a serious…
Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine
This feature, which focuses on the illegal trade in substandard and fake…
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Volker Türk was issuing a clarion call to protect and expand civic…
Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues
“The escalating war is taking a heavy toll on civilians who live…
Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions
“The United Nations and its partners made strides in rolling back the…
Plenty abuzz on World Bee Day
Planting awareness Zaid Sa’ad has a degree in media and communications, but…
Road Safety Week: African nations steer towards reducing deaths
Increasingly grim accident statistics provided the impetus for action, including two bus…
Best reasons to stand up for mothers this Mother’s Day
But, for hundreds of thousands of women globally, this gratitude only goes…
World Chagas Day calls for primary health care to track ‘silent’ disease
“UNITAID calls upon the global health community and governments to make Chagas…
New WFP chief Cindy McCain warns of funding crunch in fight against hunger
WFP estimates that more than 345 million people worldwide face crisis levels…