UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with women’s rights advocates, urging them to “keep shaking the foundations” of privilege amidst rising backlash and disinformation targeting women’s rights.
A new UN report reveals a surge in cyberbullying, with two-thirds of children expressing concern. Artificial intelligence is identified as a key factor transforming the nature of online threats, making them more sophisticated and harder to detect.
A new report reveals that state corruption in Nicaragua is fueling a crackdown on dissent, with public funds diverted to finance security operations and surveillance targeting exiles.
The United Nations celebrated International Women’s Day at its New York headquarters, coinciding with the start of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). The event focused on ‘Rights, Justice, Action,’ with leaders and advocates calling for intensified efforts to achieve global gender equality.
Middle East conflicts are worsening Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, straining its economy and increasing instability. UN officials warn of regional repercussions if key issues remain unaddressed, citing funding cuts and restrictions impacting aid delivery.
The 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) convened with a focus on ensuring justice and equal participation for all women and girls. Discussions highlighted persistent inequalities and the slow pace of progress towards gender equality.
At a UN event, Malala Yousafzai and Anne Hathaway urged global action on women’s rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for continued advocacy.
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) seized 3 tons of chemicals used in fentanyl production, preventing an estimated 1.6 billion lethal doses from entering illicit markets. The INCB’s 2025 report highlights this success in combating drug trafficking through international cooperation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlights that science-based AI governance can accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals, urging global cooperation and the establishment of an independent expert panel to guide AI development and mitigate risks.
A UN forum has underscored the urgent need for global food system transformation due to rising food insecurity and hunger. Officials called for increased investment and innovation, emphasizing the economic, social, and environmental benefits of reform.
The UN Commission for Social Development concluded its session in New York, calling for global social development commitments to be translated into coordinated, equitable, and inclusive national policies.
