Birth Registration Increases, But 150 Million Children Still ‘Invisible’ 10 December 2024 New York – The number of children registered at birth has increased significantly in recent years, but an estimated 150 million children under the age of 5 still remain unregistered, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Children’s Fund … Read more
Syria crisis: Nothing must stop peaceful transition, says UN Special Envoy 2024-12-10 12:00 GENEVA (10 December 2024) – As the twelfth anniversary of the Syrian crisis approaches, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen on Friday stressed that nothing can be allowed to derail the search for a peaceful political resolution to the conflict. … Read more
Six Bold Environmental Leaders Named 2024 Champions of the Earth [Location, December 10, 2024] – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) today announced the winners of its prestigious Champions of the Earth award for 2024, recognizing six individuals whose exceptional efforts have made a significant impact in addressing the world’s environmental challenges. The Champions of … Read more
World News in Brief: Arrivals surge in South Sudan The number of new arrivals in South Sudan has surged in recent weeks, as people flee ongoing violence and food insecurity in the country. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that more than 100,000 people have arrived in South Sudan since the beginning … Read more
DDG Paugam: Trade is key to food and nutrition security 9 December 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Deputy Director-General, Jean-Marie Paugam, today stressed that trade is key to food and nutrition security, and called for a renewed commitment to the multilateral trading system. Speaking at a side event at the WTO’s … Read more
WTO Goods Barometer Shows Moderate Trade Growth as Policy Uncertainty Looms Geneva, 9 December 2024 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) today released its latest Goods Barometer, which suggests that global trade growth will remain moderate in the coming months. The barometer’s index reading of 102.8 for October 2024 indicates that trade is slightly above … Read more
World News in Brief: Haiti Gang Massacre, Taliban Crackdown Continues, Ukraine’s Civilian Death Toll Climbs December 9, 2024 Haiti Gang Massacre A horrifying massacre has occurred in Haiti, where a powerful gang carried out a brutal attack on a crowded market in the city of Gonaïves, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens more. … Read more
Human Rights Day: 5 Key Things to Know 1. What is Human Rights Day? Human Rights Day is a global observance held annually on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The declaration sets out a broad range of fundamental human … Read more
I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information and my knowledge cutoff is April 2023. I cannot provide any details about this news item. I recommend checking reputable news sources for the most up-to-date information on this topic. Security Council hears of ongoing imperative to end violence in eastern DR Congo The … Read more
Human Toll of Senseless Conflict ‘Is Incalculable’, Says Türk 2024-12-09 12:00 GENEVA (9 December 2024) – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called for an end to the senseless conflict that continues to ravage many parts of the world, warning that the human toll is “incalculable.” “The suffering inflicted on innocent … Read more