Middle East Crisis: Live Updates on 30 October from the UN and the Region 12:00 PM EDT UN Security Council Meeting The UN Security Council is currently holding an emergency meeting on the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The meeting was requested by the United States, which has condemned recent attacks by Iranian-backed militias … Read more
Stories from the UN Archive: What UNRWA built 30 October 2024 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has been providing vital services to millions of Palestine refugees for over 70 years. In that time, UNRWA has built and managed a vast network of schools, health clinics, … Read more
Stories from the UN Archive: What UNRWA Built 2024-10-30 12:00 The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1949 to provide assistance to the Palestinian refugees who were displaced from their homes as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli … Read more
UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to sustain ‘unprecedented’ momentum for change October 30, 2024 GENEVA (UN News) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on Wednesday urged Bangladesh to sustain the “unprecedented” momentum for change in the country, following a three-day official visit. During her visit, Bachelet met with Prime Minister … Read more
War in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field 12:00 PM EDT, October 30, 2024 The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. The meeting was requested by Russia, which has accused Ukraine of shelling its territory. Ukraine has denied … Read more
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People Demand Action on Plastic Pollution that Strangles Us: Guterres Date: 2024-10-30 12:00 Source: United Nations News Summary: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the urgent need to tackle the global crisis of plastic pollution, which is threatening human health and the environment. During the opening of the third meeting of the United Nations Environment … Read more
UN rights chief urges Bangladesh to sustain ‘unprecedented’ momentum for change October 30, 2024 Dhaka, Bangladesh – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Sunday urged Bangladesh to sustain the “unprecedented” momentum for change in the country, highlighting the need to address long-standing human rights concerns and ensure accountability for past abuses. Bachelet, … Read more
At COP16, Guterres urges world to ‘choose wisely…make peace with nature’ 29 October 2024 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday urged world leaders to “choose wisely…make peace with nature” as he opened the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) … Read more
Balancing Biodiversity at Global UN Summit in Colombia October 29, 2024 Cartagena, Colombia: A major United Nations summit is currently underway in Cartagena, Colombia, with a focus on balancing biodiversity and conservation efforts. Attendees from around the world, including scientists, policymakers, and representatives from Indigenous communities, have gathered to discuss and negotiate a new agreement … Read more