Spain

Meeting Queen Sofia, Ban praises contributions of Spain, King Juan Carlos to UN’s work

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Spain’s Queen Sofia today highlighted the continued need for girls’ education, addressing the livelihood challenges faced by today’s youth and continuing to combat intolerance, while the United Nations chief also recognized the contributions rendered by King Juan Carlos during his reign.

UN expert urges Spain to probe alleged atrocities during 1930's civil war

Spain should investigate alleged atrocities committed in its 1930s Civil War and under the regime of Francisco Franco that followed, a United Nations independent expert today urged.