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UN and partners assist scores affected by crises in Syria, Lebanon and Gaza
Humanitarians continue to provide support to people caught up in conflicts in the Middle East region, the UN reported on Thursday.
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World News in Brief: Human rights in Ukraine, multilateralism gets airborne, enforced disappearances in Colombia
The UN human rights chief on Thursday told a conference in the Ukrainian capital that in the face of Russia’s continuing full-scale invasion, they must unite and keep faith in democratic institutions.
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Deputy UN chief demands action to protect vulnerable migrants
Migration is one of the defining issues of our time, with migrants accounting for 3.6 per cent of the global population, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Thursday, urging coordinated action to find better solutions that prioritise safety, equity and opportunity for migrants.
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Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, but uncertainties over tariffs loom
Global trade is poised to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, showcasing remarkable resilience despite persistent economic and geopolitical challenges, a UN report revealed on Thursday.
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Children of Sudan show ‘a strength that deserves recognition’
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah visited Sudan this week, meeting children and families whose lives have been upended by the brutal war between rival militaries which has upended the country.
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‘War on drugs has failed, completely and utterly’: UN human rights chief
The UN human rights chief has called on leaders and international stakeholders to radically rethink global drug policy, stating that the decades-long “War on Drugs” approach has “destroyed countless lives and damaged entire communities”.