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...
Middle East, Karabakh, Sudan… new conflicts shake the world
The war in Ukraine continues to make international headlines, more than a year since Russia invaded. Several further major conflicts have erupted across the...
Birds on the move: 10 facts about migratory birds
On the 14th of October, the UN commemorates World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). The day was established to raise awareness about the threats facing...
Sleep out against homelessness: A solidarity campaign in Ireland
Homelessness is a violation of human rights that should not be tolerated. People who are homeless experience social exclusion, poverty and are often prevented...
UN Poverty Expert: “Europeans’ impoverishment most visible on food front”
Belgian lawyer and professor of international law Olivier De Schutter has been UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights since 2020. He...
Karabakh crisis: UN humanitarian response
More than 100,000 refugees have so far arrived in Armenia from the Karabakh region, according to the Government of Armenia. UN teams have been...
React, Act, Reduce: a Masterclass about Food Waste
At a joint EU-UN event held in Brussels to commemorate the International Day of Food Loss and Waste Awareness, around a hundred guests from...
Human Rights Council: climate change, Ukraine and Myanmar in spotlight
The Human Rights Council (HRC) is currently holding its 54th session at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. It is now the midpoint of...
Food for Thought: Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future
Addressing consumer food waste poses a significant challenge, both within the European Union and globally. The unsettling fact is that much of our food...
Global warming: 90% of emissions heat absorbed by the ocean
Global average sea surface temperatures play a crucial role in shaping climate patterns and marine ecosystems. These temperatures have reached record highs, which is...
Road Safety – A Shared Responsibility
Every year, approximately 1.3 million people worldwide die in road traffic accidents and as many as 50 million people are injured. To address this...
The Greek Heroes biking for the SDGs
Let us introduce you to the HERO 2030 Bike Festival of Greece. It is a series of cycling challenges for children around Greece, dedicated...
Libya floods: UN mobilises aid, appeals for $71.4 million
The United Nations is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend,...
International Court of Justice: Ukraine v. Russia
Hearings resume in The Hague from September 18 to 27 in one of Ukraine's two ongoing cases against the Russian Federation before the International...
Invasive species a growing and costly threat worldwide, key report finds
Invasive species that destroy forests, ravage crops and cause extinctions are a major and growing threat worldwide, according to a landmark UN-backed assessment. From...