UN Warns Water Supply Is Becoming Increasingly Unpredictable Worldwide
The UN World Meteorological Organization is warning that countries are entering a period in which abnormal water conditions are becoming increasingly common, with major changes being observed in rivers, groundwater and glaciers. The UN weather agency says disruptions to the global water cycle are making it harder for governments and communities to prepare for droughts,…
WFP Names Luke Lindberg as New Executive Director
The United Nations World Food Programme has announced the appointment of Luke J. Lindberg as its next Executive Director, following consultations between the UN Secretary-General, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the WFP Executive Board. Lindberg currently serves as the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the US Department of Agriculture. He…
UN Says Yemen Displacement Has Surged as Fighting Intensifies
The United Nations says renewed fighting in Yemen has caused a rapid increase in displacement, with more than 110,000 people displaced since the start of August according to the latest UN briefing. The UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs said the escalation has expanded across several front lines and has also increased volatility around…
UN Report Says Gender Equality Progress Is Falling Far Behind 2030 Goals
A new UN Gender Snapshot 2026 report says progress toward gender equality remains substantially behind the targets established under the Sustainable Development Goals. The report says that, at the current pace, achieving gender equality would take 171 years, while none of the indicators under Sustainable Development Goal 5 are currently on track to meet the…
UN Launches New Global Data Platform Linking Statistics From 26 UN Entities
The United Nations has launched the UN System Data Commons, a new platform designed to bring trusted public data and statistics from 26 UN system entities into a single online gateway. UN Secretary-General António Guterres unveiled the platform at UN Headquarters, describing it as an effort to make authoritative data easier for researchers, governments, developers…
Amnesty Calls for Release of Detained Asylum Seeker in US Amid Health and Detention Concerns
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (HRNW) — Amnesty International is calling on US immigration authorities to release an asylum seeker identified as Anabell and provide her with access to medical records and appropriate healthcare. According to Amnesty, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested Anabell on February 25 following a routine check-in. The organization says she subsequently learned…
Amnesty Urges US to Reverse Ban on Palestinian Delegation Ahead of UN General Assembly
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (HRNW) — Amnesty International is calling on the United States to reverse its decision to deny visas to a high-level Palestinian delegation seeking to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Amnesty said the decision affects the Palestinian delegation, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and…
Human Rights Watch Raises Alarm Over Jailing of Online Critics in Georgia
TBILISI, GEORGIA (HRNW) — Human Rights Watch has warned that Georgian authorities are increasingly using broad administrative offences to jail or heavily fine people over online speech, raising concerns about freedom of expression and civic space. In a September 18 statement, Human Rights Watch said authorities are applying vague legal provisions against people for online…
Amnesty Philippines Calls for Protection of Peaceful Protesters Ahead of New Anti-Corruption Demonstrations
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (HRNW) — Amnesty International Philippines is calling on authorities to protect the right to peaceful assembly as demonstrators prepare for new anti-corruption protests on September 21, marking one year since major demonstrations over alleged corruption in flood-control projects. Amnesty said authorities must ensure that people participating in peaceful demonstrations are protected from excessive…
Amnesty International Mobilizes Global Support for Women Human Rights Defenders Ahead of UN Advocacy Week
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (HRNW) — Amnesty International and a coalition of human-rights organizations are preparing a week-long advocacy programme bringing women human rights defenders from around the world to Geneva to strengthen their engagement with the United Nations human-rights system. The Women Human Rights Advocacy Week, scheduled for September 21–25, will provide participants with practical training…