UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that over half of UN personnel killed in the line of duty were serving in Gaza, condemning attacks on peacekeepers and aid workers as violations of international law.
Kyrgyzstan has been elected to the UN Security Council for the first time, marking a significant moment. The article discusses the Council’s current challenges, ongoing reform debates, and the role of the veto power.
Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has been elected as the new President of the UN General Assembly for its 81st session, commencing September 8. Rahman secured 99 votes in a secret ballot and will serve a one-year term, coinciding with the selection of a successor for Secretary-General António Guterres.
The UN is honoring two peacekeepers with the Captain Mbaye Diagne Medal for extraordinary courage and is calling for renewed investment in peace. The ceremony will be broadcast live from UN Headquarters.
The UN80 Initiative marks a critical new phase in UN reform, focusing on decision-making and implementation to enhance efficiency and impact amidst global challenges. Secretary-General Guterres highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in how the UN system operates.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that escalating wars and geopolitical divisions are dangerously eroding the global order and undermining international law, urging a return to diplomacy and reform.
The ‘Baku Call,’ adopted at the 13th World Urban Forum, urges integrated solutions and immediate action against the global housing crisis, emphasizing housing as a human right and its connection to climate justice.
Discover how smart city technologies, including AI and digital infrastructure, are reshaping urban life, as showcased at WUF13 in Baku. Explore innovations from Shanghai’s integrated management system to advanced flood control, while considering the critical importance of human-centric design and cybersecurity.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during his visit to Japan, stated that the UN Security Council does not reflect the realities of the current world and that its reform is urgently needed, citing issues of legitimacy and effectiveness.
A new UN-Habitat report highlights successful housing solutions in informal settlements, emphasizing human rights, climate resilience, and community participation as key to addressing the global housing crisis.
A former European Commission employee, Latyr, recounts his four years of homelessness in Spain after a fraud investigation, highlighting the fragility of stability and the path to recovery.
The 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku, with the global housing crisis, inequality, and climate change dominating the agenda. UN officials and world leaders are gathering to address urgent urban challenges and find solutions for sustainable and affordable housing.
