At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

“I explicitly declare that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking to develop nuclear weapons and such weapons have no place in our defence doctrine,” Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi told Member States gathered for the high-level General Debate. This is despite the fact that other governments have continued to produce…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Myanmar spiralling ‘from bad to worse, to horrific’, Human Rights Council hears — Global Issues

“With each report I have warned that unless UN Member States change course in the way they collectively respond to this crisis, the people of Myanmar will suffer even further,” he told the Human Rights Council in Geneva, saying that conditions have “gone from bad to worse, to horrific for…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Famine looms in Somalia, but many ‘hunger hotspots’ are in deep trouble — Global Issues

In Somalia, “hundreds of thousands are already facing starvation today with staggering levels of malnutrition expected among children under five,” warned the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). “Large-scale deaths from hunger” are increasingly likely in the east African nation, the UN agencies continued, noting…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Macron condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a ‘return to imperialism’, calls on UN to support path to peace — Global Issues

Addressing world leaders on the opening day of the UN General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, Mr. Marcon said: “Today we need to make a simple choice – war or peace.” He recalled that at the end of February, “Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, through an act of…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Guterres calls for ‘coalition of the world’ to overcome divisions, provide hope in place of turmoil — Global Issues

Delivering a powerful address to world leaders gathered for the opening day of the General Assembly’s high-level debate, the Secretary-General said: “Our world is in big trouble. Divides are growing deeper; inequalities are growing wider; challenges are spreading father… we need hope… we need action across the board.” With evocative…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Six month wait for water to recede, warn relief agencies — Global Issues

Close to eight million people have been displaced by the disaster and the UN along with the authorities and partners have continued to race to reach affected populations with desperately needed relief items. Southern Sindh province is still in crisis, with many areas still under water. To date, more than…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

New UN guide helps support perinatal mental healthcare in ‘stigma-free’ environment — Global Issues

Life-altering moments like pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can be stressful for women and their partners, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). 🤰🏻 Pregnancy🤱🏾 Birth👩‍👧 Early parenthood These life altering moments can be stressful for women & their partners and might impact their #MentalHealth. 🆕 WHO guide supports maternal…

‘Global addiction to fossil fuels’ must end and a ‘renewables revolution’ jumpstarted — Global Issues

‘Global addiction to fossil fuels’ must end and a ‘renewables revolution’ jumpstarted — Global Issues

Climate disasters and skyrocketing fuel prices have made the need to “end our global addiction to fossil fuels” crystal clear, he said, underscoring the importance of investing in renewables, building resilience, and scaling up adaptation. “Had we invested massively in renewable energy in the past, we would not be in…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Closing gender pay gaps is more important than ever — Global Issues

While individual characteristics such as education, working time, occupational segregation, skills, or experience explain part of the gender pay gap, ILO says that a large part is due to discrimination based on one’s gender or sex. Further building on the UN’s commitment against all forms of discrimination, including that against…

At UN, Iran’s leader decries West’s ‘double standard’ towards country’s nuclear programme — Global Issues

Building peace, preventing violence, and supporting community resilience in Haiti — Global Issues

The UN Peacebuilding Fund, (PBF), which emphasizes the role of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts through their meaningful participation, began work in Haiti in 2019 in response to needs identified by the government.  Ahead of the International Day of Peace marked annually on 21 September, here are five things…