The UN Security Council met to discuss the crucial role and representation of women in peace and security initiatives. A recent report indicates that women made up only 7% of negotiators in 2024, with most peace processes lacking any female representation.
The UN’s 2025 report reveals a record increase in grave violations against children, with national forces identified as primary perpetrators. 24,174 children were affected by 38,558 verified violations.
A UN report highlights a more than twofold increase in conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, labeling it a global crisis fueled by insecurity and displacement. The report documents thousands of verified cases, while acknowledging underreporting, and names perpetrators.
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 UN report covering October 2023 to May 2025 details widespread violations, including war crimes and potential crimes against humanity, by both Israeli and Palestinian parties in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reports a significant rise in civilian casualties, with over 70 deaths and nearly 200 injuries in just one week due to intensified Russian attacks on populated areas. First responders are also increasingly targeted, raising serious concerns about adherence to international humanitarian law.
A UN report warns that the unchecked use of AI in advertising is exacerbating the global information crisis, increasing risks of disinformation and threatening the integrity of digital content. The report urges swift action from advertisers and policymakers.
A new UN report highlights escalating gang violence in Haiti, leading to mass displacement and thousands of deaths. The report also details allegations of “arbitrary executions” by police and concerns over private security operations.
A UN report reveals that progress in reducing child mortality has slowed significantly, with preventable deaths from malnutrition and infections remaining a critical global health challenge. Fragile regions and conflict zones face disproportionately higher risks.
A UN mission reports that Venezuela’s oppressive state structures persist despite leadership changes, with ongoing detentions and concerns about the implementation of an amnesty law.
A UN report reveals over 1.1 billion people face land and home loss due to insecurity, highlighting inequality and the urgent need for land rights reform.
A UN report reveals how gangs in Haiti exploit children with promises of weapons, money, and status, as illustrated by Joseph’s harrowing experience of forced recruitment and violence.
A new UN report reveals that the Asia-Pacific region is severely lagging in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, with 88% of targets at risk due to environmental degradation and increasing inequalities.
