“They’re telling me, ‘Never in my career have I ever seen so many conflicts,’” said Kazumi Ogawa, speaking at the close of a Mine Action National Directors and UN advisers meeting in Geneva. Despite the clear need to continue demining work in the world’s conflict zones and those now at peace, “for various reasons, the … Read more
Volker Türk highlighted growing threats to the media in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Dayobserved annually on 3 May. “When attacks on the media are normalised, freedom itself begins to decayand with it, the foundations of peace, security, and sustainable development,” he warning. A dangerous job The High Commissioner paid tribute to the … Read more
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate is the latest recipient of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize in recognition of the role it has played in condemning the deliberate targeting of media workers in the conflict. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and former allies the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – which broke out … Read more
Since the start of 2026, according to the UN migration agency, IOMmore than 300,000 people have been forced from their homes, with repeated displacement making it harder for families to recover. “We and our humanitarian partners are prioritizing helping people in the worst-impacted areas,” said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, at the regular Noon briefing. The … Read more
The reports by UN Women and partners highlights how online violence targeting women in public life is increasingly becoming more technologically sophisticated, invasive and damaging in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. “AI is making abuse easier and more damaging, and this is fueling the erosion of hard-won rights in a context marked by democratic backsliding … Read more
Rafael Mariano Grossi was speaking during a press conference at UN Headquarters held on the margins of the latest international review of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). He said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – agreed by Iran and the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany and the European Union … Read more
In a joint report with Copernicus Climate Change Service, the WMO spotlights key changes across Europe, which is the world’s fastest warming continent with temperatures increasing twice as fast as the global average. Key results from the study show that at least 95 percent of Europe experienced above-average annual temperatures in 2025. Records broken There … Read more
The details of the guide were presented at the latest General Assembly briefing on the UN80 proposals – the fourth such meeting so far this year – held at United Nations headquarters. Guy Ryder, the UN head of policy, explained that the new document serves as a navigational tool which clarifies when, and through which … Read more
Since late 19th century, the art form brewed in the American melting pot has been a powerful tool for social change by challenging racial segregation, promoting equality, and fostering cultural understanding. As jazz continues to thrive in the 21stst Century it has retained its capacity for social commentary and activism according to Sullivan Fortner, a … Read more
In a new brief titled Strengthening Information Integrity: Advertising, Artificial Intelligence and the Global Information Crisisthe Department of Global Communications and the Conscious Advertising Network cautions that unchecked AI adoption in advertising is accelerating risks across the whole digital information ecosystem. The brief notes that the advertising industry sits at the center of how information … Read more