The two-day conference is an international forum, where around 2,000 representatives from over 300 NGOs meet with UN officials, leading influencers, members of academia and media to discuss issues of global concern. This theme of this year’s edition is the … read more
Recurring cycles of violence in the Middle East highlight the need for international efforts to prevent hostilities, provide humanitarian aid and support Palestinian reconciliation, the UN’s political chief told the Security Council on Wednesday. Rosemary DiCarlo briefed the 15 ambassadors … read more
Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan was remembered on Wednesday as the embodiment of the global Organization that works to improve the lives of men and women worldwide. During a wreath-laying ceremony in New York, the current UN chief Antonio … read more
Recognizing the impact of terrorism on the lives of ordinary people worldwide is the focus of the first observance of an international day that honours victims and survivors. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated, their courage in the face of … read more
The decision to allow scores of people from South Korea to reunite with their relatives in the north has been welcomed by the UN Secretary-General. The majority of those selected to take part in the week-long inter-Korean family reunion event, … read more