World has seen “massive protection failures,” says UN expert
The world has seen “massive protection failures” in countries witnessing atrocity crimes like Syria.
The world has seen “massive protection failures” in countries witnessing atrocity crimes like Syria.
Women in South Sudan are clear that they want a peaceful future for themselves and their children, according to a senior UN official who recently visited the country.
People of South Sudan have been “betrayed”, says UN Chief
Women police in UN missions, sometimes “just better communicators”
The people of South Sudan have been “betrayed” by renewed fighting after ending decades of civil war, according to the UN Secretary-General.
In Syria, progress has been made on getting aid into besieged areas, but much more needs to be done, the UN said Thursday, amid uncertainty about a cessation of hostilities.
Libya is in the grip of widespread human rights violations that may amount to war crimes amid a dramatically worsening situation for people there, the UN said on Thursday.
Preparing cities to better respond to humanitarian crises is vital in this day and age when more and more migrants and refugees are seeking sanctuary in urban areas.
The absence of peace in South Sudan is having a “severe” impact on people’s ability to access food, health services and other sectors.
Global leaders must step up to beat poverty by 2030, the head of the UN development programme (UNDP) has urged.
Helen Clark, the first woman to hold the top job, made the call as the organization marked its 50th anniversary.