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‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Keep working with us to build a better world,’ Guterres says, as major UN civil society forum closes in Kenya 10 May 2024 UN Photo/Duncan Moore Secretary-General António Guterres (at podium) addresses the closing of the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The first-ever UN civil society conference held in Africa wrapped up in Nairobi on Friday hearing calls for “bold and honest”…

UNRWA staff ‘not going anywhere’ despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home UNRWA staff ‘not going anywhere’ despite forced closure of East Jerusalem compound 10 May 2024 © UNRWA Children in Gaza are being exposed to deeply distressing events and trauma. Two arson attacks and growing protests forced UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA to temporarily close its office in East Jerusalem this week, but its vital work will continue as war rages in Gaza and violence rises…

New Permanent Representative of the Maldives Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of the Maldives Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 10 May 2024 Presentation of Credentials Dr. Salma Rasheed, the new Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.A policy and planning…

New Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home New Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva 10 May 2024 Presentation of Credentials  Jo Chol Su, the new Permanent Representative of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Georgia’s Child Rights Code, Ask about Measures Addressing Sexual Violence against Children and Child Marriage

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Welcome Georgia’s Child Rights Code, Ask about Measures Addressing Sexual Violence against Children and Child Marriage 09 May 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Georgia, with Committee Experts welcoming the adoption of the Child Rights Code…

Haiti: UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Haiti: UNICEF ensures thousands have safe drinking water 09 May 2024 © UNICEF/Ralph Tedy Erol A mother and daughter attend a handwashing training session in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. More than 30,000 people displaced by gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, have access to safe drinking water thanks to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and partners.…

Somalia urged to take ‘concrete action’ against officials who violate citizens’ rights

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Somalia urged to take ‘concrete action’ against officials who violate citizens’ rights 09 May 2024 © IOM/Claudia Rosel After being forced to leave their home, a mother and her children carry their remaining belongings and search for a place to take shelter. The UN independent human rights expert on Somalia on Thursday called on authorities to step up efforts to address the country’s complex…

Americas: Regional cooperation crucial to address migration and forced displacement

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Americas: Regional cooperation crucial to address migration and forced displacement 09 May 2024 © UNICEF/Jose Daniel Urdaneta A Haitian family arrive at a temporary reception centre in Panama after crossing the Darién Gap. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to work with partners to address migration and forced displacement in the Americas.…

World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation 09 May 2024 © WHO A girl in Kazakhstan receives a measles vaccine. New trials of a vaccine patch instead of shots, are showing promise. Few enjoy having injections and if you have children, you probably like them even less when it’s time for their mandated…

‘Outrageous’ arson attack forces UNRWA to temporarily shutter East Jerusalem compound

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Outrageous’ arson attack forces UNRWA to temporarily shutter East Jerusalem compound 09 May 2024 © UN Photo/Srdjan Slavkovic Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), briefs journalists at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The head of the UN Palestine refugee agency (UNRWA) has temporarily closed its headquarters in…