The legacy of nuclear testing is “nothing but destruction,” and in a world of rising tensions, “our collective security depends” on bringing a global treaty into force that bans nuclear explosions,... read more →
International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was commemorated at the Conference Hall of Uromieh University in Uromieh, capital of the West Azarbaijan Province on... read more →
People all over the world are calling for a shift towards a greener, cleaner future, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, stressing that “we have the tools to address the climate emergency,... read more →
The United Nations announced on Wednesday that it is being forced to close down several humanitarian programs in Yemen because money pledged by the Member States to pay for them has “failed to materialize”. “We are desperate for the funds that were promised,” said Lise Grande, UN Humanitarian Coordinator... read more →
Myanmar’s military must stop using sexual and gender-based violence to terrorize and punish ethnic minorities, according to a new report released on Thursday by the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission. “Extreme... read more →
UN chief António Guterres called for an end to the persecution of religious groups on Thursday, the first-ever International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion and Belief.... read more →
End the crackdown on freedom of expression, was the strong call to the Government by India from five United Nations independent rights expert on Thursday. India and Pakistan both claim... read more →
Afghanistan is at a “crucial moment” in its history as it marks 100 years of independence, the head of the UN Mission there said on Monday, following a series of... read more →
Deteriorating water quality worldwide is slashing the economic potential of heavily polluted areas, according to a new World Bank report, released on Tuesday. It also warns that the “invisible crisis... read more →
With a three-year, US$1.5 million contribution from the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will develop sustainable settlements for 18,000 of the most vulnerable Afghan refugees... read more →