Talks begin in South Korea to clinch ‘essential’ deal on plastics pollution Negotiators from around the world are meeting in South Korea this week to begin talks on a new global agreement to tackle plastic pollution. The meeting is the first of three planned negotiating sessions, with the aim of finalizing a deal by 2024. … Read more
Lebanon: UNIFIL concerned by attacks on Lebanese Armed Forces 2024-11-25 12:00 The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed concern over the recent attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in the south of the country. In a statement released on Friday, UNIFIL said it was “deeply concerned” by the attacks, which have … Read more
No end in sight to ‘horror’ in Gaza, UN official tells Security Council 2024-11-25 12:00 United Nations – The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, with no end in sight to the “horror” faced by its two million people, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Thursday. “The situation in Gaza … Read more
Lebanon: UNIFIL concerned by attacks on Lebanese Armed Forces November 25, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed concern over the recent attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in the south of the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, UNIFIL said it was “deeply concerned by … Read more
In Gaza, ‘Horror’ Shows No Signs of Abating, UN Official Informs Security Council 2024-11-25 12:00 GMT New York, November 25: At a meeting of the UN Security Council today, Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, warned that the situation in Gaza remains dire, with no end in sight to … Read more
Lebanon: UNIFIL concerned by attacks on Lebanese Armed Forces 2024-11-25 12:00 The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed concern over the recent attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in the south of the country. In a statement released on Thursday, UNIFIL said it was “deeply concerned by the recent incidents of … Read more
Headline: ‘No excuse’: A global call to end violence against women Date: 2024-11-25 12:00 Content: Violence against women and girls remains a pervasive and unacceptable reality around the world, affecting one in three women globally. In response, leading human rights organizations, governments, and individuals have come together to launch a global call to action to … Read more
Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy System Risks Nuclear Disaster: Rights Experts 2024-11-25 12:00 | Europe Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy system have raised concerns among rights experts, who warn that the damage could lead to a nuclear disaster. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed “grave concern” over the situation, saying that the attacks … Read more
Talks Begin in South Korea to Clinch ‘Essential’ Deal on Plastics Pollution November 25, 2024 Seoul, South Korea – Representatives from countries around the world have gathered in Seoul, South Korea, to begin negotiations on a new global agreement to address the growing problem of plastic pollution. The talks, which are being held under the … Read more
Youth Take Over at UN Alliance of Civilizations November 25, 2024 United Nations, New York The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) has announced that it will be appointing a new group of youth leaders to its leadership team. The move is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to promote youth engagement and leadership in … Read more