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UN reports nearly half of Afghanistan’s population suffer acute hunger
Kabul/New York, May 9 – An estimated 19.7 million Afghan people, or nearly half of the country’s population, are facing acute hunger because of a
May 9, 2022
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UN leader bluntly told Russian President Putin that war violates the UN Charter
New York, May 5 – Antonio Guterres, the UN secretary-general, said he did not mince words when he visited Moscow and told Russian President Vladimir
May 5, 2022
News
UN, European Union warn of alarming rise of acute hunger – 193 million people in 53 countries affected
Following are news releases: The international community calls for a shift towards better prevention, anticipation, and targeting to address the root causes of food crises.
May 4, 2022
Conflict
UN adopts measure to increase accountability around vetoes by world powers
New York, April 26 – For the first time in its history, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution to increase accountability whenever
April 26, 2022
Conflict
UPDATE: UN condemns attacks against civilians in Ukraine conflict; UN chief to hold talks in Moscow, Kiyv
Geneva/New York, April 22 – The United Nations condemned the indiscriminate uses of military forces by Russia and “horrors” committed against civilians in Ukraine while
April 22, 2022
Conflict
Russian war causes global food, energy and finance crises; affects 1.7 billion people in poor countries: UN
New York, April 13 – The Russian war in Ukraine not only has caused “terrifying levels” of death, destruction and suffering in Ukraine, it has
April 13, 2022
Development
UN: “Great finance divide” amid COVID-19 poses major setback for sustainable development (Press Release)
With spiking global food and fuel prices, UN fears conflict in Ukraine dramatically worsens the economic outlook and the risk of widespread debt crises
April 12, 2022
Conflict
UPDATE: UN suspends Russia’s membership in the Human Rights Council
New York, April 7 – The United Nations General Assembly voted 93 against 24 to suspend Russia’s membership in the 47-nation UN Human Rights Council,
April 6, 2022
Conflict
UN supports calls for independent probe of war crimes in Ukraine
New York, April 5 – The United Nations joined government leaders in calling for an independent investigation of massacre of civilians by Russian troops in
April 5, 2022
Health
WHO establishes the Global Center for Traditional Medicine in India
Geneva/New York, March 25 – Traditional medicine, used by about 80 per cent of the world’s population, is recognized by the World Health Organization which
March 25, 2022
Conflict
UPDATE: UN calls on Russia to end war in Ukraine; for protection of civilians, health workers and humanitarian aid
By J. Tuyet Nguyen New York, March 24 – The United Nations General Assembly voted 140 against five to demand an immediate end of hostilities
March 24, 2022
Conflict
Russia’s resolution supporting humanitarian aid in Ukraine rejected by UN Security Council
By J. Tuyet Nguyen New York, March 23 – The UN Security Council turned down a Russian-backed resolution calling for humanitarian aid and protection of
March 23, 2022