Security Council hears of ongoing imperative to end violence in eastern DR Congo
Bintou Keita, who also heads the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC, known as MONUSCO, reported on the instability in…
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Human toll of senseless conflict ‘is incalculable’, says Türk
As the world prepares to mark Human Rights Day 2024, Mr. Türk reflected on “a time when human rights are…
NASA Accelerates Space Exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024
With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the…
Landmark climate change hearings represent largest ever case before UN world court
The hearings are part of the process towards the court issuing an advisory opinion, which will clarify States’ legal obligations…
Devastating 2024 Atlantic hurricane season ends, marked by record-setting storms
This year saw 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes – classified as Category 3 or higher –…
‘We need peace’: Global Forum concludes with hope and a plan
“There was a strong call for peace, putting an end to violence and conflict and calls for diversity and fighting…
Youth take over at UN Alliance of Civilizations
Kicking off day one was the Youth Forum, where more than 150 youth delegations gathered at the 16th century military…
Acute hunger stalks one in four people in DR Congo, warn aid agencies
The alert from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) follows a new dire assessment from UN-partnered…
New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
To address this, the United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, launched the Global Initiative…
New UN relief chief takes office
Mr. Fletcher, a former UK Ambassador and policy adviser to three British Prime Ministers, was appointed UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian…