Guterres: Transform the crisis of inadequate infrastructure into a chance for growth, while also preserving nature.
At the third global summit on China’s Belt and Road program, António Guterres addressed the audience. This initiative has provided financial support and constructed infrastructure such as roads, power plants, bridges, ports, and other facilities in developing nations during the…
China has been advised against returning those who have fled from North Korea.
Numerous escapees, mostly women, have been returned despite multiple pleas from various international human rights organizations, causing concern amongst experts. Additionally, it is reported that hundreds more are currently detained and face the same outcome. On Tuesday, it was stated…
Afghanistan is once again facing a devastating earthquake, adding to the already heavy burden of challenges faced by the country.
On Sunday morning, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in regions northeast of Herat city. As of Monday evening, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that two individuals had died and more than 150 were wounded in…
Agencies have launched a funding appeal to support families affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
On Saturday, the area experienced two significant earthquakes, which were followed by a succession of aftershocks. Among these, a major one occurred on Wednesday, causing severe damage to several homes that had survived the initial quake. UN agencies report that…
The mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Russia has been extended by the United Nations human rights body.
The United Nations Human Rights Council also “strongly urged” Russian officials to adhere to all of the country’s duties under global human rights regulations. The statement also emphasized the importance of protecting basic liberties, such as freedom of thought, opinion,…
The United Nations teams increase assistance efforts following a second earthquake in Afghanistan.
At 5:10 AM local time (00:40 AM GMT), a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Herat, causing injuries to more than 100 individuals. According to media sources, many of the injured were transported to hospitals for treatment. UN response International organizations…
Experts on human rights expressed their disappointment regarding the ongoing imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi in Iran.
Ms. Mohammadi has faced several arrests, with the initial one occurring in 2011 due to her activism for imprisoned human rights defenders and their loved ones. In 2015, she was arrested once again and given a longer sentence. The UN…
According to UN aid teams, there are still 500 people unaccounted for after the earthquake in Afghanistan.
The UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA) reported that approximately 1,300 fatalities and 1,700 injuries were recorded at the center of the earthquake in Zindajan district. On-site teams have reported that entire villages have been decimated in certain areas. Over 12,000…
Conversation: Decreasing adolescent pregnancy rates in Thailand
Before the annual celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, Asa Torkelsson, the Fund’s Country Director in Thailand, interviewed with UN News to discuss the UN’s efforts in promoting access to sexual and reproductive health,…
A United Nations expert on human rights is calling for significant changes to be made in Cambodia.
The UN’s Special Rapporteur for human rights in Cambodia, Vitit Muntarbhorn, expressed concerns about the hereditary transfer of power and its potential impact on human rights, democratic values, and international law. The events leading up to and the results of…