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International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served at UN field missions across the world. Their contributions...
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Fatoumatta Fatty’s commute on an old, malfunctioning wheelchair takes up to two hours during rainy season in The Gambia, but she is happy...
Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Every recipe has a story, from Pakistan’s signature chicken korma to kaldu kokot cooked on Indonesia’s Madura Island. The UN Human Rights...
Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
In the summer of 2022, 70 Gambian babies and young children died from kidney failure after ingesting cough syrup spooned out by their...
Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco...
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Allowing space for everyone to speak up, is critical for a free and fully functioning society said the UN human rights chief on Friday,...
Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The food security situation in Yemen’s government-controlled districts “slightly improved” during the first five months of this year, but...
Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year, including cash assistance, food,...
Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this...
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms | UN News – Global perspective Human stories
The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using...