Heads of WTO, WCO Sign Agreement to Boost Cooperation on Trade and Customs Matters 2025-01-21 17:00, WTO Headquarters, Geneva Today, the heads of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) signed an agreement to enhance cooperation between the two organizations on trade and customs matters. The agreement was signed by WTO … 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
Ceasefire in Gaza Brings Hope, But West Bank Faces Escalating Violence January 21, 2025 Gaza Strip: A ceasefire has taken effect in the Gaza Strip, bringing relief to residents after days of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. The truce was announced late Wednesday night and has been largely holding since then. The … Read more
Climate Emergency: 2025 Declared International Year of Glaciers January 21, 2025 In response to the alarming state of the world’s glaciers, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers (IYG). This declaration serves as a global call to action to protect these vital natural resources. The Importance of … Read more
Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO Date: 2025-01-21 12:00 Source: Top Stories Summary: According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), aid is flowing into Gaza “at scale” in the aftermath of the recent escalation in violence. However, … Read more
UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers 2025-01-21 12:00 GENEVA (Reuters) – A United Nations human rights expert on Friday called on Russia to end its crackdown on lawyers and human rights defenders, saying the government was using “repressive legislation” to silence dissent. In a statement, the UN Special Rapporteur on … Read more
UN Laments US Departure from Global Cooperation on Health, Climate Change 2025-01-21 | 12:00 PM United Nations Headquarters, New York The United Nations has expressed deep regret over the United States’ withdrawal from two landmark agreements on global health and climate change. At a press conference held at the UN headquarters in New York, Secretary-General … Read more
Ceasefire in Gaza Brings Hope, but West Bank Faces Escalating Violence January 21, 2025 A fragile ceasefire has been reached in the Gaza Strip after three days of intense fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants, raising hopes for an end to the most recent escalation in violence. However, the West Bank remains a tinderbox, with … Read more
Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO 21 January 2025, 12:00 | Gaza International aid is pouring into Gaza “at scale” to meet the urgent needs of the besieged enclave, but massive gaps remain, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health … Read more
UN Security Council Debates Growing Terrorism Threat in Africa [Date] [Location] – The UN Security Council held a debate on January 21, 2025, to address the rising threat of terrorism in Africa. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador [Name of Chair], the Permanent Representative of [Country] to the United Nations. Background Africa has faced a … Read more