More people are currently displaced within their own countries than ever recorded before due to conflict, violence, disasters and the impact of climate change. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has doubled over the last ten years, with women, … Continue reading →
Following the rotation of the Presidency among the members of the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Ambassador Tae Song Han of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea took over as President on 2 June 2022. Around 50 countries voiced … Continue reading →
On 24 May 2022, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered the commencement address at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, one of the oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities in the United States, close to New York City. He told graduates that … Continue reading →
On 26 April 2022 the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) released its Global Assessment Report (GAR2022) which shows that 350 to 500 medium- to large-scale disasters have occurred every year over the past 20 years. GAR2022 blames these … Continue reading →
Almost 200 countries are due this year to adopt a global framework that will, by 2050, safeguard nature from the destruction caused by human activity. However agreement on the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) currently being negotiated in Geneva … Continue reading →
The UN News website provides a global perspective on a wide range of news about a wide range of issues that affect humanity. It also includes an Audio Hub where you can hear interviews, news briefings and summaries or subscribe … Continue reading →
The UN Regional Information Centre in Brussels publishes information about the UN relevant to European nations including the UK and manages the UN Cinema. They host the UN Engagement Hub where you can find out about competitions, awards, podcasts, eLearning, … Continue reading →
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future. UNITAR was created in 1963 to train and equip young diplomats … Continue reading →
On 3 January 2022 the five permanent members of the UN Security Council issued the following Joint Statement: The People’s Republic of China, the French Republic, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the … Continue reading →
On 13 December Niger and Ireland sponsored a draft resolution that would have requested the UN Secretary‑General to integrate climate‑related security risk as a central component of United Nations conflict‑prevention strategies aiming to help counter the risk of conflict relapse. … Continue reading →