Europe
General Assembly resolution demands end to Russian offensive in Ukraine
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine.
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Push for ‘more caring, thoughtful’ relationship with nature: UN chief
Everyone must commit to preserving the Earth’s “invaluable and irreplaceable wildlife,” the UN chief said on Wednesday in his message for World Wildlife Day.
Europe
Ukraine: $1.7 billion appeal launched to help refugee exodus, host countries
Rockets have been “raining down” on Ukraine’s cities and hundreds of people have been killed or injured since the Russian military offensive began, the UN Secretary-General said on Tuesday, at the launch…
Europe
Concern for women and children caught up in Ukraine conflict
The intensification of the Russian offensive in Ukraine is having devastating consequences on women and children, senior UN officials have reported.
Europe
Clampdowns in Russia signal ‘a State that fears the power of human rights’ – Guterres
The scheduled work of the UN Human Rights Council was halted temporarily on Monday as Member States were called to vote on a request from Ukraine to hold an urgent…
Europe
General Assembly holds emergency special session on Ukraine crisis
As fighting escalates in Ukraine, UN Member States met on Monday for a rare emergency special session of the General Assembly to discuss the crisis.
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UNODC Youth Forum: Bringing together young leaders committed to making the world a better place
© UNODC Vienna (Austria), 28 February 2022 – “Our voices are strong, and we must be heard in the present and remain impactful in the future.” This call to action…
Environment
IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’
UN scientists on Monday delivered a stark warning about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, saying that ecosystem collapse, species extinction, deadly heatwaves and floods are…
Europe
Security Council sets up UN General Assembly session on Ukraine crisis
Security Council vote sets up emergency UN General Assembly session on Ukraine crisis The Security Council voted on Sunday to call for a rare emergency special session of the 193-member…
Europe
UN to launch appeal to fund humanitarian operations in Ukraine
Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that the UN will launch an appeal to fund its humanitarian operations in Ukraine, amid reports on Saturday of casualties and people fleeing their homes…