UN chief warns Gaza still facing ‘immense human suffering’
Despite the ceasefire announced 8 months ago, Gaza still faces profound uncertainty & immense human suffering. It’s time to get serious about the only credible way forward: An end to…
UN Honors Fallen Colleagues Who Served in the World’s Most Dangerous Regions
We pay tribute to 136 United Nations colleagues who lost their lives in the line of duty last year. They served in some of the most dangerous places, because they…
UN General Assembly Elects Five New Non-Permanent Members to Security Council
Five new non-permanent members have been elected to the UN Security Council. AustriaKyrgyzstanPortugalTrinidad and TobagoZimbabwe The countries’ two-year terms will begin on 1 January 2027. : United Nations
Qatar Calls for Stronger Global Role for Mediation in Conflict Prevention
Qatar Affirms Continued Commitment to Its Efforts in Mediation, Dialogue, and Preventive Diplomacy New York | June 02, 2026 The State of Qatar has affirmed continued commitment to its efforts…
EU Welcomes New US Humanitarian Funding Amid Rising Global Crises
The EU welcomes the additional US humanitarian funding commitment. In a world facing growing humanitarian needs, strong engagement remains essential to deliver life-saving assistance worldwide. We look forward to close…
ICRC Welcomes Yemen Detainee Release Agreement
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the agreement between the parties to the conflict in Yemen on the release, transfer and repatriation of detainees. The positive outcome…
Ethiopia Unveils Stamps Honouring Shared History with the United Nations
Ethiopia and the United Nations: A shared history. A shared future. To live together in peace! In honour of the United Nations’ journey of eight decades, Ethiopia has published a…
Children paying ‘intolerable price’ in surging Israeli attacks: UN
The United Nations has condemned the toll from “escalating” Israeli military operations and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank on children with 70 Palestinian children killed since the start…
Spain Calls for Protection of International Criminal Court Independence
Spain does not look the other way. Sanctioning those who defend international justice puts the entire human rights system at risk. The EU cannot remain idle in the face of…
UN Stability Tested by US Withdrawal and China’s Caution
When Fu Cong said that China had no intention of replacing the United States at the United Nations, it sounded like restraint. In reality, it reflects a deliberate choice about…