UN Human Rights Experts Hail #MeToo Movement
A group of UN human rights experts* has lauded the powerful global movement that has shone the spotlight on sexual violence against women and gender inequality, and paid tribute to…
UN Joins Call for Protection of Planet’s Big Cats
Big cats, the planet’s most majestic predators, are under increasing threat – mostly caused by human activities. On this year’s World Wildlife Day (March 3), the United Nations is joining…
Afghan Government to Hold Peace Talks with Taliban
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan on Wednesday welcomed the Government’s renewed call for unconditional peace talks with the Taliban. According to a UN report, the Government presented the proposal…
UN Security Council Votes in Favor of 30-Day Ceasefire in Syria
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday in favor of a 30-day ceasefire in Syria. It demanded immediate lifting of sieges on war-ravaged east Ghouta, where, earlier this…
UN Experts Urge European Union to Protect Child Rights
The primary UN body monitoring child rights on Wednesday urged European countries to end the detention of children in the context of migration. “EU law should not allow for child…
Nearly 7,000 Languages Spoken in the World
Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet. Yet, according to the UN, due to globalization processes,…