The repatriation of 18 Yemeni nationals previously held at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay, should be halted, as their lives could be in danger, UN-appointed human rights experts said on Thursday. In an appeal to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the Yemeni... read more →
FAO and DOE partnered to bring together and build the capacity of around 100 local, national, and international stakeholders to discuss climate finance. o provide an inclusive platform to address... read more →
The UN Secretary-General has called for solidarity with all people living in poverty, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. António Guterres issued the appeal in a video message to mark... read more →
In reviewing, assessing, and acknowledging the effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, enslavement, and colonialism, the groundbreaking Durban World Conference of 2001, represented a “milestone” in the common fight against racism, xenophobia,... read more →
Global trade is showing signs of bouncing back from a deep, COVID-19-induced slump, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has said, with the caveat that any recovery could be badly disrupted... read more →
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that “our health systems are inadequate”, the UN chief told a ministerial meeting on Thursday, citing weak structures and unequal access to healthcare as “major... read more →
As the COVID-19 pandemic increases gender, economic and racial inequalities, the UN on Friday marked the upcoming International Day of the Girl, with a youth-driven virtual townhall to demand a more... read more →
The UN World Food Programme (WFP), which provides lifesaving food assistance to millions across the world – often in extremely dangerous and hard-to-access conditions – has been awarded the 2020... read more →
While COVID-19 has affected all countries, the pandemic is “uneven”, and it is estimated that 10 percent of the global population may have been infected with the virus, senior officials... read more →
Now is the time to “think beyond COVID-19” to reimagine education and realize the goal of providing all students with access to quality learning, UN agencies and their partners said... read more →