UN General Assembly

UN on the fast-track to end AIDS in women, children

“Start free, stay free, AIDS free” is a new plan adopted by the UN and its partners to accelerate the end of the AIDS epidemic.

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Zimbabwe activist champions sexual reproductive rights for women

Young girls in Zimbabwe struggle with issues ranging from early pregnancy to accessing sexual reproductive services, a young activist has said.

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Accelerating global efforts to end HIV/AIDS

Countries are meeting this week to scale up global efforts to address HIV, the virus which causes AIDS.

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UN and Africa: focus on LDCs, peace in Darfur and campaign to help farmers in CAR

Least developed countries must go at “higher speed”

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Least developed countries must go at “higher speed”

The Least Developed Countries, or LDCs, must go at a “higher speed” than the rest of the world, and “all too few” of them have managed to graduate from the group so far.

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New commitment for peace in a world of risks

The changing nature of conflict presents new risks to peace and security.

UN engagement in addressing these challenges is the focus of a two-day debate which opened in New York on Tuesday.

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SDGs detail “a list of needs” to move planet forward: Forest Whitaker

Unless people’s basic needs are met, the planet is in risk of imploding.

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Singer Michael Bolton raises his voice for women and girls

American singer Michael Bolton has conquered audiences worldwide with his powerful ballads and heartfelt love songs.

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Choosing the next UN Chief: “We are in uncharted waters”

“We are in uncharted waters” that's the assessment of the President of the UN General Assembly on the appointment of the world's most senior diplomat, the next man or woman, to head the United Nations.

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World has seen “massive protection failures,” says UN expert

The world has seen “massive protection failures” in countries witnessing atrocity crimes like Syria.

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