Before both sides had confirmed that a ceasefire was in place early Tuesday both sides exchanged fire, with Tehran residents saying they had experienced a […]
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World News in Brief: Türk speaks out on sexual violence, Brazil floods update, Nicaraguan human rights violations
“We are not meeting the minimum requirement to prevent women from being silenced, and support their participation and leadership in…building peace,” Mr. Türk said. 25 years […]
80 years later, the UN Charter is a ‘living miracle,’ Secretary-General says
The UN Charter “is more than parchment and ink; it is a promise – of peace, dignity and cooperation among nations,” the Secretary-General said. Almost […]
UN80 Initiative: What it is – and why it matters to the world
“This is a good time to take a look at ourselves and see how fit for purpose we are in a set of circumstances which, […]
Human Rights Council hears concerns over displacement, genocide risks and migrant trafficking
Of the record 83 million people internally displaced worldwide, at least 1.2 million were displaced by crime-related violence in 2024 – more than double the […]
Why is the manosphere on the rise? UN Women sounds the alarm over online misogyny
With more than 5.5 billion people connected online – nearly all of them active on social media – digital platforms have become central to how […]
Gaza horrors continue as the weakest succumb to injuries and disease
“I met a little boy who was wounded by a tank shell at one of these sites on the final day of me leaving Gaza […]
UN Peacebuilding Commission ‘more needed than ever’ amid rising conflict
They shared their experiences at an event this week at UN Headquarters to mark 20 years of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The intergovernmental advisory body […]
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS LIVE: ‘Give peace a chance’ UN chief urges Israel and Iran
One week since the Israel-Iran conflict erupted, diplomatic efforts to end the war are ramping up in Geneva as foreign ministers from France, Germany, the […]
Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars
In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though the real number is likely much higher. An overwhelming 93 […]
