‘Spiralling crisis’ in Haiti demands continued global attention: WFP October 25, 2024 By CNN (CNN) – The World Food Programme (WFP) is calling for continued global attention to the “spiralling crisis” in Haiti, warning that the country is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in decades. In a statement released on Tuesday, the WFP said that … Read more
UN Chief Tells President Putin Russian Invasion Violates UN Charter October 25, 2024 United Nations, New York – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling it a “clear violation” of the UN Charter. In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Guterres expressed his “deep concern” … Read more
WTO Advanced Trade Policy Course Underway in Geneva The World Trade Organization (WTO) has embarked on its latest advanced trade policy course in Geneva. The curriculum is designed to provide government officials and other stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of global trade and its implications for economic development. Over 200 participants from around the world … Read more
New UN push to ensure women’s equal participation in peace Women’s equal participation in peace processes is essential for sustainable peace and security. Yet, despite decades of efforts, women continue to be marginalized from decision-making roles in peace processes and peacebuilding. In a bid to address this glaring gap, the United Nations has launched a … Read more
Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security Women play a vital role in preventing and resolving conflict, and in building and sustaining peace. Yet, they are often excluded from decision-making processes, and their experiences and perspectives are often ignored. This explainer provides an overview of the key issues related to women’s participation … Read more
Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport GENEVA (23 March 2023) – A UN human rights expert today called on States, international sports bodies and other stakeholders to end discriminatory policies and practices in sport, stressing that everyone must be able to participate in and enjoy sport on an equal basis. … Read more
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UN Women: New Push for Women’s Equal Participation in Peace The United Nations has launched a new initiative for the equal involvement of women in peace processes. This push comes in response to consistent evidence that women’s participation leads to more sustainable and inclusive peace agreements. Key Points: Underrepresentation of Women: Despite overwhelming evidence of … Read more
Title: ‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator Source: The Guardian Date: April 20, 2022 Summary: The United Nations relief coordinator for Lebanon has warned that the country is at risk of “falling off a humanitarian cliff” as it grapples with multiple crises, including an economic meltdown, political instability, and the COVID-19 … Read more
BRICS Summit: Guterres underscores bloc’s role in boosting global cooperation United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended the BRICS group of emerging economies for their commitment to multilateralism and their role in promoting global cooperation. Speaking at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Xiamen, China, on Tuesday, Guterres said: “In a … Read more