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Global officials are calling on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics, according to a joint letter issued on Monday.
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As Sudan’s conflict enters a fourth year, civilians are increasingly trapped not only by frontline violence but by fear, disappearance and detention, according to an update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan to the 62nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday.
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Several civilians were killed and dozens more were injured in the latest wave of overnight attacks in Ukraine that targeted the capital Kyiv, the city of Kharkiv and the country’s history and cultural heritage, the United Nations said on Monday.
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Global officials are calling on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics, according to a joint letter issued on Monday.
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As Sudan’s conflict enters a fourth year, civilians are increasingly trapped not only by frontline violence but by fear, disappearance and detention, according to an update by the Independent International…
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Several civilians were killed and dozens more were injured in the latest wave of overnight attacks in Ukraine that targeted the capital Kyiv, the city of Kharkiv and the country’s…
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As representatives of Iran and the United States reportedly prepared to sign a new peace agreement at the end of the week, the UN on Monday stressed the urgent need…
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UN Secretary General António Guterres welcomed on Sunday a new peace deal between the United States and Iran, calling it a “critical step” toward ending the conflict.
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War, Land, and the Fragility of Food Security
War and the Disrupted Relationship with Land The war in Ukraine has not only devastated cities and infrastructure — it has also torn apart people’s connection to land. Small farms, once the foundation of local food production and community resilience, now face mined fields, destroyed irrigation systems, and collapsing logistics networks. Before 2022, small and […]
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Promoting Peace Means Moving Money Away From AI
We are witnessing a surge in military spending worldwide. More and more states are prioritising and investing in the development and purchase of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to be used in warfare. These technologies are not only used by militaries but also in policing, border control, and other forms of state violence. The […]
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Social development, up close: UN News goes inside the Doha summit
UN News just tested a new way to cover big international meetings – by reporting straight from the conference floor.
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Doha: World Summit ends with renewed pledge to leave no one behind
The Second World Summit for Social Development wrapped up on Thursday with nations warning that global progress on poverty and inequality will stall unless countries move faster from promises to implementation.
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New Brazil-led fund aims to put forest protection at the heart of climate action
Tropical forests, vital allies in the fight against climate breakdown, are vanishing at an alarming rate. On Thursday, in a bid to help reverse this trend, Brazil launched a new initiative at a summit of world leaders in Belém, the gateway to the Amazon.
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Doha summit ends with call to turn social pledges into action
The Second World Summit for Social Development concluded in Doha on Thursday with calls for countries to move swiftly from commitments to implementation, ensuring that the Doha Political Declaration delivers measurable progress on poverty reduction, decent work and social inclusion.
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Progress in protecting women is real but fragile, UN-backed report warns
Despite measurable gains in protecting women and girls from violence, recent progress is at risk of reversal unless global action accelerates, a new UN-backed report has revealed.
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COP30 Bulletin Day 6: First week ends with a colourful march and much work left to do
As COP30 reached halftime with most key issues still to play for, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told countries to listen to each other’s priorities and compromise to secure a final deal that “preserves” the Paris Agreement. “I urge you to give a little so that you may get a lot,” he said during a […]
COP30: Spain’s unions say just transition means renewing communities beyond jobs
Unions in Spain are calling for a new just transition strategy that goes beyond plant closures to revive the fabric of life in affected regions, linking public services with jobs and investment. “When a power plant closes in a rural area, you don’t just lose jobs,” said Manuel Riera of UGT, one of Spain’s largest […]