UN salutes ‘inspiring’ life of civil rights champion Harry Belafonte — Global Issues

UN salutes ‘inspiring’ life of civil rights champion Harry Belafonte — Global Issues

“At this moment of sorrow, let us be inspired by his example and strive to defend the dignity and rights of every human being, everywhere,” said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, in a statement. Human rights hero “Beyond touching millions with his inimitable charm and charisma in music, film, and theatre,…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

Under the banner of ‘The Big Catch-Up’, WHO – the World Health Organization – and partners will support countries to get back on track so that more children and adults are protected from preventable diseases. The pandemic saw essential immunization levels decrease in over 100 countries, leading to rising outbreaks…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

How change-makers are shaping more sustainable world — Global Issues

From 25 to 27 April, thousands of youth leaders from around the world are poised to gather at the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. In person and online, they are bringing their solutions, recommendations, and initiatives, sharing their ideas for ensuring a sustainable future is possible for…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

UN pledges to ‘stand with and work for the Sudanese people’ — Global Issues

Speaking in the UN Security Council, António Guterres said: “Let me be clear: the United Nations is not leaving Sudan. Our commitment is to the Sudanese people, in support of their wishes for a peaceful and secure future. We stand with them, at this terrible time.” In a statement issued…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action — Global Issues

“We face unprecedented and interlocking crises,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his briefing at the Council’s ministerial-level open debate on effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the UN Charter. “Tensions between major powers are at an historic high, so are the risks of conflict, through misadventure…

Saving the Earth from space — Global Issues

Saving the Earth from space — Global Issues

Dr. Calvin advises NASA leadership on its science programmes and related strategic planning and investments. Also serving as its senior climate advisor, she provides insights and recommendations for related science, technology, and infrastructure projects for climate action, from developing a new instrument to track pollution hourly to launching a water-tracking…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

Why indigenous peoples can help save the planet — Global Issues

“For indigenous peoples, the land, the forest, water, is life. We depend on the natural environment, and we care for our surroundings. Managing natural resources is a strong part of our way of life. For example, the way we use rotational farming, avoiding monocultures by planting several different many different…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

Aboriginal Australians suffer from ‘violent history’ and ongoing ‘institutional racism’ — Global Issues

Hannah McGlade represents the Kurin Minang Noongar people, at the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Ms. McGlade spoke to UN News at UN Headquarters, during the 2023 session of the Forum, which takes place between 17 and 28 April. “I’ve been an activist in my community sine I was young….

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

Human, economic, environmental toll of climate change on the rise: WMO — Global Issues

WMO latest State of the Global Climate report shows that the last eight years were the eight warmest on record, and that sea level rise and ocean warming hit new highs. Record levels of greenhouse gases caused “planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean and in the atmosphere”. The…

World Immunization Week sees ‘big catch-up’ to get vaccines back on track — Global Issues

UN coordinator calls for urgent ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Sudan, as death toll mounts — Global Issues

“I am horrified by the toll the clashes are having on civilians”, said Abdou Dieng. “At least 331 people have been killed nationwide, including five aid workers, and nearly 3,200 have been injured.” The fighting between troops from the national army and a powerful rival militia known as the Rapid…