Climate change: its impacts on mental health
The impact of climate change on mental health
With climate commitments and actual actions still falling short of what is needed to meet the goals of the...
Gaza: UN Human Rights Chief calls for end to violence
The “brutal” resumption of hostilities in Gaza and its “terrifying” impact on the civilian population underscores the need to end the violence and find...
How Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence Impacts Women and Girls
Globally, approximately 736 million women — almost one in three — endure violence at least once in their life. The most prevalent form of...
Fight against gender-based violence intensifies across Europe
Each year, 245 million women and girls aged 15 and older endure physical and/or sexual violence from intimate partners. Europe is not immune to this crisis.
Young people across Europe engage with work of the UN
Over the past four weeks, over 500 students in various schools in Belgium and across Europe were visited by officials from UN entities, the...
Climate: growing gap between promises and reality
To combat climate change, it is necessary to reduce the production of fossil fuels; emit fewer greenhouse gases; and adapt to the consequences of...
Palestine: Preventing a Genocide in Gaza and a New “Nakba”
Over twenty United Nations independent experts* reiterated their concerns about an ongoing genocide and a second Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, refering to...
Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine: children in armed conflict
World Children’s Day, marked on 20th November, is a moment to reflect on the very heavy toll paid by young people under the age...
Israel-Palestine: The Role of International Justice
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, international justice is being summoned, with several complaints lodged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) following...
Gaza: “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” needed
Most of the 80 countries and international organisations present at the international humanitarian conference for the civilian population of Gaza, organised by French President...
Israel-Palestine crisis: “Enough is enough” state UN agencies, NGOs
Almost twenty heads of United Nations agencies and partner NGOs launched a new call on Sunday for a humanitarian ceasefire. Here is their statement...
Secretary-General: AI governance must be in line with UN Charter
The principles of Artificial Intelligence governance must be based on the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations Secretary-General António...
AI: Transformative power and governance challenges
Can we ensure the inclusivity of artificial intelligence (AI)? What will AI mean for our economies or job markets? How can we make sure...
Building Blocks of a Better City: Minecraft’s Role in Urban Development
This World Cities Day, we take a look at the innovative role of Minecraft, a leading video game, in reshaping urban spaces and fostering...
Secretary-General’s remarks to Cairo Summit for Peace
Your Excellency President el-Sisi,
Your Majesties,
Your Highnesses,
Excellencies,
We meet in the heart of a region that is reeling in pain and one step from the precipice.
A...