New UN Task Force to Check Sexual Exploitation Cases
The United Nations announced Friday that it plans to strengthen its approach to preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse by creating a task force that will develop a…
“UN Must Get Rid of Its Bureaucratic Straight Jacket”
On his first day in office on Monday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for teamwork. He told the staff at the world body’s New York Headquarters that it is…
New UN Chief António Guterres Delivers First Speech
The new UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who assumed office today, delivered his first speech as the head of the international organization. He appealed to the world for one shared new…
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Leaves United Nations. Goodbye!
The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said goodbye to people at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on Friday. Ban Ki-moon will step down today after leading the global organization…
Has the United Nations Become a Private Club for Entertainment?
According to the United Nations (UN), the year 2016 was a challenging one for the international community. The world body released its annual review summary Wednesday and observed that the…
Aleppo Is Now a Synonym for Hell: Ban Ki-moon
In his last press conference as United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon observed that “the carnage in Syria remains a gaping hole in the global conscience.” “Aleppo is now a synonym…