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Jeffrey Feltman, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs press at Headquarters.
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Member States’ support essential for an effective UN, says outgoing political chief

29 March 2018
UN Affairs

After nearly six years as the United Nations political chief, Jeffrey Feltman on Thursday spoke to the press for the last time as the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, spotlighting the importance of multilateralism and the support of UN Member countries for the Organization’s vital work.

A woman walks in the street of Roseau, capital of Dominica, which has struggled to overcome the severe impact of two category 5 hurricanes which tore through the region in September 2017.
UNICEF/Moreno Gonzalez

Climate chaos to continue in 2018, UN chief warns; Will the world rise to challenge?

29 March 2018
Climate and Environment

Climate change “is still moving much faster than we are,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Thursday, calling for the political will, innovation and financing to cut global emissions by at least 25 per cent over the next two years.

The exponential growth in number of Internet users offers opportunities but also raises privacy concerns.
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Facebook privacy debate shows most countries not ready for digital economy – UN

28 March 2018
Economic Development

Internet user growth is booming and with more people than ever purchasing goods and services online, protecting their privacy must be a top priority, the United Nations has said.

MINUSMA peacekeepers patrolling the village of Bara in northeastern Mali. It is one of the most dangerous UN peacekeeping missions.
UN Photo/Harandane Dicko

Unrealistic demands on UN peacekeeping costing lives and credibility – Guterres

28 March 2018
Peace and Security

As the United Nations continues to send peacekeepers to difficult or war-torn environments like Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, those ‘blue helmets’ will need more and better coordinated support among the actors who authorize and deploy them, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham shares a laugh with 15-year-old school girl Sripun at her home in Semarang, Indonesia.
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UNICEF envoy David Beckham sets sights on new goal: ending bullying in Indonesia’s schools

28 March 2018
Women

To help the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) tackle bullying in Indonesia – where one in five children have been physically attacked in school – David Beckham has visited the country to meet youth who have faced peer violence.

Secretariat Building at United Nations Headquarters
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

US has informed UN of decision to expel Russian diplomats

26 March 2018
UN Affairs

A United Nations spokesman confirmed on Monday that the world body was aware of the announcement by the United States Government of its decision to take action against certain Russian diplomats in the US.

Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the commemorative meeting to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
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Remember Slavery: UN chief calls for continued struggle to ensure dignity and justice for all

26 March 2018
Human Rights

Commemorating the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the United Nations Secretary-General on Monday said that while the  abhorrent practice was abolished in the 1800s, it continues to have profound social, cultural and political impacts today.

Rev. Jesse Jackson at UN Headquarters in New York after speaking at an event celebrating “A Decade of Recognition for the Contributions, Achievements and Challenges of People of African Descent Worldwide.”
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Jesse Jackson issues call at UN for ‘global coalition of conscience’ to cement human rights

26 March 2018
Human Rights

There needs to be a “massive global coalition of conscience” to enshrine the values of racial equality and human rights for all, declared civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, speaking at the United Nations.

Children on a train at a reception centre for refugees and migrants in Gevgelija in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
UNICEF/Ashley Gilbertson

UN forum examines role partnerships play in tackling global migration challenge

26 March 2018
Migrants and Refugees

Partnerships at local, national, regional and international levels are crucial to ensuring global migration is better managed, the United Nations migration agency chief said Monday in New York.

The United Nations flag flies at UN headquarters.
UN Photo/Mark Garten

On International Day, UN chief urges greater protection for Organization’s staff

25 March 2018
UN Affairs

Drawing attention to the dangers United Nations personnel face while serving the world’s most vulnerable, Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater protection for the Organization’s staff to allow them to carry out their mission safely.