UN Chief to Host the 2019 Climate Action Summit
In order to accelerate actions to implement the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will host the 2019 Climate Action Summit on 23 September to meet the…
Heat Stress to Cause Global Economic Losses of US$2400 Billion
An increase in heat stress resulting from global warming is projected to lead to global productivity losses equivalent to 80 million full-time jobs in the year 2030, according to a…
UN Chief Welcomes US-North Korea Dialogue
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the meetings in Panmunjom on Sunday involving the leaders of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (a.k.a. North Korea), the Republic of Korea,…
U.S. May Again Cancel Modi’s Visa for Gujarat Riots and Mob Violence
A new U.S. report reveals deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India where the government headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is engaged in politicization of religion. The United States…
How Hate Speech Attacks Basic Human Rights
In an informal briefing to Member States, UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech on Tuesday. The purpose of the strategy…
UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet to Visit Venezuela
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is due to visit Venezuela at the invitation of the Government from 19 to 21 June. During her visit to Caracas, the…