Syria: Security Council unites in support of Russia-Turkey efforts to end violence, jumpstart political process
The United Nations Security Council today unanimously adopted a resolution welcoming and...
UN study reveals record number of demolitions in occupied Palestinian territory in 2016
A recently completed United Nations study indicates that during 2016, Israeli authorities...
EU commits additional 7 million euros to support UNICEF in Iraq
he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received a new pledge of 7 million euros from the...
United Nations resolution paves way for accountability on Syria war crimes
By passing this resolution, the international community is standing up against the Security...
UN chief welcomes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements as ‘significant step’
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the adoption of a Security Council...
UN condemns killings of aid workers and civilians waiting for emergency assistance in Mosul
In the past 48 hours, four aid workers and at least seven civilians have been killed and 40...
At Security Council, UN chief underlines need to tackle root causes of human trafficking
Highlighting the plight of victims of human trafficking, United Nations Secretary-General Ban...
Saudi Arabia: Immediately abandon all use of cluster munitions
Saudi Arabia should immediately abandon all use of cluster munitions, destroy its stockpile and...
UN-backed $547 million appeal launched for humanitarian needs in Occupied Palestinian Territory
The United Nations and the State of Palestine jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in...
'Every migrant is a human being with human rights,' says UN chief on International Day
Despite appearances and media spin, "migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an...
UN invited to monitor and assist fresh evacuation efforts under way in war-ravaged Aleppo
The United Nations was invited to monitor and assist in the renewed effort to evacuate sick and...
Release Rights Activist
Bahraini authorities should immediately release the human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, Human...
UNESCO sends mission to assess extent of damage at Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq
The United Nations cultural agency is conducting an inspection of the Nimrud archaeological site...
New online portal helps World Health Organization track global access to universal health coverage
Marking Universal Health Coverage Day, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has...
Bahrain: Opposition leader condemned to nine years in prison following unfair and arbitrary verdict
This shocking verdict is another example of Bahrain’s flagrant disregard for the right to freedom...
Taking oath of office, António Guterres pledges to work for peace, development and a reformed United Nations
The ceremony opened with the Assembly paying tribute to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his...
Human rights violations in DPR Korea ‘warning signs of instability and conflict,’ Security Council told
Citing human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), senior United...
Secretary-General's Message for Human Rights Day 2016
Together, let us stand up for someone’s rights. Today, tomorrow, and every day.
‘Outraged’ UN Member States demand immediate halt to attacks against civilians in Syria
Expressing “outrage” at the escalation of violence in Syria, particularly war-battered Aleppo,...
Millions of ‘children on the move’ without protection is unacceptable – UN refugee agency chief
Highlighting the challenges confronting the protection of millions of children, many of whom are...