United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has wished all Muslims around the world a blessed and peaceful Eid Al Adha. “Eid Al Adha is a celebration of sacrifice for the common good, family... read more →
A Greek human rights activist and a Greek volunteer rescue team – Efi Latsoudi and the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) – have been jointly awarded this year’s Nansen Refugee Award for... read more →
Adult learning and education can improve health and well-being, employment opportunities and develop local communities, according to a new report from the United Nations culture and education agency. “Policy-makers will... read more →
Welcoming a new ceasefire understanding on cessation of hostilities in Syria, announced yesterday at the end of a marathon meeting between senior officials from United States and Russia, United Nations... read more →
Yesterday, the UN refugee agency expressed concern over basic services and security in a territory formerly controlled by Boko Haram insurgents, as hundreds of internally displaced people are returning to... read more →
There is an urgent need for greater headway in education without which, on current trends, the world will be half a century late for achieving the education-related goals contained in the 2030... read more →
Millions of children driven from their homes due to violence and conflict or in the hopes of finding a better and safer future face further dangers along the way –... read more →
The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation programme recognizes the efforts of private individuals and organizations that have successfully restored and conserved structures and buildings of heritage value in... read more →
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday stressed the importance of financing and other support mechanisms in implementing the global goals for sustainable development and climate action, urging further efforts by G20 countries... read more →
An annual meeting of State Parties to the United Nations-backed pact banning cluster bombs opened in Geneva today, with a call to set a target date to achieve a world... read more →