Physical injuries are some of the more visible, and at times most deadly, consequences of gender-based violence (GBV). But the long-term mental health consequences are often invisible and left untreated.... read more →
A new report shows that the refugee crisis hasn't slowed down — and people don't always end up where you think. The flow of refugees is steadily increasing, according to... read more →
At the start of a United Nations conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, a senior UN official highlighted that creating a world free of such... read more →
As the escalation of the conflict in Yemen enters its third year this week, the top United Nations humanitarian official has called on the parties to the conflict to commit... read more →
Univocally condemning unlawful destruction and pillaging of cultural heritage such as religious sites and artifacts, the United Nations Security Council adopted an historic resolution that is expected to strengthen protections... read more →
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women agreed on a roadmap to women’s full and equal participation in the economy as a vital step to achieving sustainable development... read more →
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Ali Khoshroo described Nowruz or the Persian New Year as a ‘cultural perception’ that brings ‘hope, peace and prosperity’ to millions of peoples... read more →
The global development landscape is rapidly shifting. New actors, new technologies and recent political changes are impacting how we do development and the kinds of professionals needed to lead us... read more →
Nowruz is the traditional Iranian festival of spring which is considered as the beginning of the New Year among Iranians. Originating in Iran’s ancient history, Nowruz is now celebrated by... read more →
Message from Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of the International Day of Nowruz For over 3,000 years, millions of people across the world have been... read more →