Who decides what places are called? How the UN uses geographical names

From cities and mountains to lakes, gulfs and oceans, geographical names help us make sense of the world. But who decides what a place...

Declaration by the EU and its Member States in support of effective multilateralism

The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to and fundamental interests in an effective, renewed and strengthened multilateralism, rooted in international law and the universal...

Sea-level rise: hundreds of millions threatened worldwide

Sea-level rise is no longer a distant threat but an unfolding global crisis, with profound impacts on coastal communities, economies, and infrastructure, according to...

New IOM Data: Migrant Arrivals to Europe Fall 39% in 2026 While Deaths Continue...

GENEVA, 17 September 2026 – Arrivals to Europe have fallen sharply this year but deaths along the Central Mediterranean routes keep climbing, according to...

Health workers earn less if they’re women

New WHO analysis finds a 28% monthly pay gap across Europe Copenhagen, 18 September 2026 Women make up almost 77% of the health and care workforce...

From Brussels to the World: high-level dialogue explores the future of democracy

To mark the International Day of Democracy, the City of Brussels and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a high-level dialogue to explore...

Türk calls for urgent, meaningful action to tackle unprecedented AI risks

(Geneva) UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Monday called on States and the world’s ‘frontier’ artificial intelligence companies to act urgently to ensure...

Who decides what places are called? How the UN uses geographical names

From cities and mountains to lakes, gulfs and oceans, geographical names help us make sense of the world. But who decides what a place...

Declaration by the EU and its Member States in support of effective multilateralism

The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment to and fundamental interests in an effective, renewed and strengthened multilateralism, rooted in international law and the universal...

Sea-level rise: hundreds of millions threatened worldwide

Sea-level rise is no longer a distant threat but an unfolding global crisis, with profound impacts on coastal communities, economies, and infrastructure, according to...

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