The ICJ – the UN’s highest tribunal – settles disputes submitted by States and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred by UN organs and agencies. Known as “the world court,” it is located at the Peace Palace in The Hague. Speaking from the Dutch city, the Secretary-General reflected on the court’s establishment in the … Read more
Bringing together data from more than 300 analysts and dozens of trusted partners – including government-validated statistics, hunger classification index the IPC, agricultural and economic data – the map provides the most complete and up-to-date picture of hunger facing the world’s most vulnerable. “It allows you, journalists, but also policymakers, students here in the room, … Read more
The economic shockwaves of the Middle East conflict are reaching far beyond the region, from import-reliant Caribbean nations to Island States in the Pacific, where spiking oil prices are having a knock-on effect on the cost of food and other essentials, hitting low-income families particularly hard. According to UN analysisthe military escalation could push more … Read more
Briefing ambassadors in the Security Councilsenior Headquarters and field officials warned that peacekeeping missions are under growing strain, as financial constraints, evolving conflict dynamics and rising operational risks challenge their capacity to protect civilians and sustain fragile gains. “Our peacekeeping operations must continue to be flexible and adaptable,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for peace operations, … Read more
Speaking on Tuesday at the fifth session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descenthe lauded the advances in racial justice and equality that have been made over the past decades. These include the adoption of anti-discrimination laws, the creation of independent human rights and equality institutions and steps towards reparations. However, the … Read more
Young leaders, innovators and advocates from around the world are gathering at UN Headquarters in New York until Thursday for the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. The event aims to advance innovative solutions to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Held under the theme Innovate, Unite and Transform: Youth Shaping … Read more
The sporting icon wasn’t there to talk tactics, but to lead his lifelong club, Flamengo, into a global pact to tackle some of the planet’s biggest challenges. Through an initiative called Football for the Goalsthe UN is tapping into the sport’s massive cultural influence to promote human rights, environmental sustainability, and social equality. A legendary … Read more
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has done little to restore confidence in the vital maritime corridor, where renewed tensions – including a newly announced US blockade on ships using Iranian ports – are keeping vessels idle and supply chains strained. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critical waterway, carries a … Read more
The UN’s Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – the first global body of its kind – is gearing up for its inaugural in-person summit. Source link
The 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report assesses progress on the Sevilla Commitment, a 2025 agreement that aims to secure the $4 trillion needed annually to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the end of the decade. “Implementing the Sevilla Commitment is our best chance to demonstrate the global community’s enduring commitment to cooperation … Read more