26 August 2024 - UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS” from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action to “Save Our Seas” as two new reports ...

22 August 2024 — Years of underfunding of humanitarian aid and increasing needs have put millions of Haitians at risk of chronic vulnerability, according to a newly released UN report.

The global tax system needed reform, and the UN answered the call on Friday with a blueprint for a new universal tax accord that represents an historic step towards changing the financial landscape.

States Parties to the present Convention recognize the equal right of all persons with disabilities to live in the community, with choices equal to others, and shall take effective and ...

I urge States to take concrete steps, with the full participation of people of African descent and their communities, to tackle old and new forms of racial discrimination; and to dismantle ...

Islamophobia is a fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims that leads to provocation, hostility and intolerance by means of threatening, harassment, abuse, incitement and intimidation of Muslims and ...

Charity, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy, provides real social bonding and contributes to the creation of inclusive and more resilient societies. Charity can alleviate the worst ...

Glyn Ford, Labour MEP for South West England, is Chair of the European Parliament's Committee of Inquiry into the Growth of Racism and Fascism in Europe. He was a member of the Council of ...

Climate change affects us all, no matter where we live, but it is particularly devastating for fragile countries and communities facing conflict or humanitarian crises. Today, of the 15 countries ...

Ahead of the once-in-a-generation Summit of the Future, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs continues to build on its interdisciplinary strength to evaluate the continuing ...

To recognize innovation and excellence in public service that supports the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations is calling for nominations for the 2018 ...