Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO Published: 2025-01-21 12:00 GAZA CITY, Palestine – Humanitarian aid is flowing into Gaza “at scale,” but massive needs remain after a deadly airstrike campaign by Israel, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health … Read more
UN Laments US Withdrawal from Global Health and Climate Accords United Nations Headquarters, New York – The United Nations has expressed profound regret over the United States’ withdrawal from two pivotal multilateral agreements on health and climate change. In a statement released today, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that the US exit from these … Read more
UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers 2025-01-21 12:00 GENEVA (21 January 2025) – UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Diego García-Sayán today called on the Russian Federation to immediately end its ongoing crackdown on lawyers and human rights defenders, and to fully respect their rights to … Read more
What is the World Health Organization and why does it matter? The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It was established on April 7, 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group. The WHO’s … Read more
UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers GENEVA (21 January 2025) – UN human rights expert Mary Lawlor on Saturday called on the Russian authorities to immediately end their escalating crackdown on lawyers who are defending political prisoners and human rights defenders, and to release all those who have been arbitrarily … Read more
Climate emergency: 2025 declared international year of glaciers 2025-01-21 12:00 The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers, in a bid to raise awareness about the rapid melting of these iconic natural features and their importance to the planet. Glaciers are masses of ice that form when snow accumulates and compresses over … Read more
World News in Brief: Sudan famine latest, weekend attacks in Ukraine, Tanzania Marburg virus update January 20, 2025, 12:00 PM Sudan famine worsens The United Nations has warned that the famine in Sudan is worsening, with millions of people now facing starvation. The conflict in the Darfur region has displaced over 2 million people and … Read more
Guterres urges support for the Middle East amid current ‘turbulent period’ United Nations, New York – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the international community to support the Middle East, saying the region is going through a “turbulent period.” In a statement released on Thursday, Guterres said that the region is facing a number of challenges, … Read more
Stories from the UN Archive: Roots of ‘no justice, no peace’ Published on 2025-01-20 12:00 Introduction The phrase “no justice, no peace” has become a rallying cry for activists and protesters worldwide. But where did this phrase originate? A new article from the UN Archives sheds light on the roots of this powerful slogan. Origins … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Guterres Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Civilians, Release of Hostages January 20, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued an urgent call for immediate action to protect civilians and secure the release of all hostages held in the ongoing Middle East crisis. In a statement released today, Guterres expressed deep … Read more