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The concerns follow reports that children were killed in northern Gaza after a tent sheltering civilians was hit in a strike. OCHA reiterated that under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian infrastructure “must be protected at all times.” Despite the insecurity, humanitarian partners continue to deliver food assistance, including in hard-to-reach areas, UN Spokesperson Stéphane … Read more

“The Results Report 2025 shows that with support from WHO and partners, countries have delivered tangible benefits for millions of people,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “At the same time, these gains cannot be taken for granted.” The report, released ahead of the World Health Assembly next month, finds progress on three fronts: expanding … Read more

The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the extension, calling it “an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building,” while urging all sides to refrain from actions that could undermine the truce and to engage constructively toward a lasting settlement. Yet even as diplomatic efforts continue, security incidents in and around the … Read more

Speaking at the Digital World Conference (DWC): AI for Social Development – co-organized by the UN Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) – Professor Hinton stressed that rapid advances in AI must be guided more carefully to serve societies – rather than undermine them. “If you ever went out with a car that had no … Read more

The way that jobs are designed, organized and managed has a major effect on the health and safety of workers, and, according to the study,- The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action – the impact is growing, manifesting itself in rising rates of cardiovascular disease and mental disorders, including suicide.. The report’s … Read more

More than 10 people were reportedly killed, and many others injured, in a drone strike on Tuesday in the town of Um Dukhun in Central Darfur state, according to local sources. “We strongly condemn this, and all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Mr. Dujarric told journalists in New York. Meanwhile, insecurity forced some 115 … Read more

The joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (F.A.O.) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) finds that Extreme heat is already causing half a trillion work hours to be lost each year, with impacts set to intensify as temperatures rise.. “Extreme heat is increasingly defining the conditions under which agrifood systems operate,” said WMO … Read more

More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend the latest session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) – the platform that has placed their concerns at the center of international debate over the past 25 years. “From the Amazon to Australia, and Africa to the Arctic, you are the great guardians of … Read more

The UN’s Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance is one of the key initiatives on AI. It brings together all 193 United Nations Member States, the private sector, civil society, academia and the tech world to share best practices and build common approaches to AI governance. The Dialogue’s first meeting takes place in Geneva in … Read more

From the mist-covered peaks of Global Geoparks to the vibrant underwater cathedrals of World Heritage coral reefs, these sanctuaries are doing more than just preserving scenery; they are acting as the planet’s vital organs. The report,titled People and Nature in Unesco-Designated Sitesis the first of its kind to look at UNESCO’s entire network as a … Read more