Violent Extremists Attack Cultural Heritage Sites in Syria
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported Friday that the cultural heritage sites are increasingly been attacked…
One Journalist Killed Every Four Days in 2016: UN Agency
More than 100 journalists were killed last year while doing their jobs, according to the United Nations (UN) agency tasked…
Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes on the Rise: António Guterres
In a message to an event spotlighting the growing challenges of anti-Muslim discrimination and hatred, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António…
Syria: 700,000 People Trapped in 15 Besieged Areas
While efforts to fully implement a ceasefire in Syria continue, top United Nations (UN) officials appealed Monday for safe access…
Actor Forest Whitaker Honored for Peacebuilding Work
Actor and United Nations agency special envoy Forest Whitaker was honored Monday as a leader in peacebuilding and conflict-resolution, empowering…
Global Unemployment Expected to Rise in 2017: Report
The global unemployment rate is expected to rise modestly from 5.7 to 5.8 per cent in 2017 representing an increase…