United Nations
Historic UN Session on Protecting Children in Conflict
New York (HRNW) — In a first for the UN, Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council session on protecting children affected by war.The meeting focused on education and digital access in conflict areas. Secretary-General António Guterres praised the initiative, noting that “every classroom destroyed is a future stolen.”The session came amid heightened global conflict,…
Young Artists Honoured in Global Wildlife Art Contest
Nairobi (HRNW) — The UN Development Programme and partners including the International Fund for Animal Welfare have honoured young artists from more than 60 countries in the World Wildlife Day 2026 Youth Art Contest.The contest celebrated creativity in wildlife protection, with the theme “Recovering Species for a Sustainable Future.” Winning pieces will be exhibited at UN…
UN Reports 30,000 Displaced Amid Ongoing Lebanon Conflict
Beirut (HRNW) — The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has confirmed that over 30,000 Lebanese citizens have been displaced due to intensified border clashes and urban shelling.Humanitarian agencies warn of worsening conditions as food, shelter, and medical supplies run low. The UN has launched an emergency appeal for $25 million to address…
Palestinian Envoy Withdraws Bid for UN General Assembly Presidency
New York (HRNW) — Riyad Mansour, the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, has withdrawn his candidacy for the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly.Sources at the UN headquarters said the decision was made to “avoid political polarization” ahead of the June elections. Mansour’s move underscores the complex diplomatic balancing act surrounding Palestinian…
UN Appeals for Restraint as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
New York (HRNW) — During an emergency session, António Guterres urged all nations involved in the Middle East escalation — including the U.S., Israel, and Iran — to “come to their senses” and stop retaliatory strikes that have endangered civilians and infrastructure.The UN stressed that escalating hostilities could spiral into a regional war, destabilizing multiple countries….
UN Calls for Investigation into Deadly Strike on Iranian School
Geneva (HRNW) — The United Nations Human Rights Office has demanded a transparent and independent investigation into a deadly airstrike that hit a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, killing several students and teachers.Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law and urged all parties to protect civilians, particularly children. The UN…
U.N. Security Council Discusses Protecting Children in Conflict
New York (HRNW)- At a United Nations Security Council session focused on children in conflict zones, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump made history by presiding over the meeting — the first time a spouse of a world leader has chaired such a session. The discussion centered on children’s education, technology access and safety amidst global…
UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting, Guterres Warns World Is Nearing Major Crisis Over Middle East Tensions
New York (HRNW)- The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting in New York to review the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a strong warning during the session, stating that the world is approaching a serious international crisis. He emphasized that the UN Charter guarantees the…
United Nations Sound The Alarm: Calls For Ceasefire as War Against Iran Esclates
NEW YORK (HRNW)— The United Nations today delivered a stern and urgent message amid the spiralling conflict sparked by coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and rapid Iranian retaliation: the world cannot afford a broader war. UN SECRETARY-GENERAL DEMANDS IMMEDIATE STOP TO FIGHTING In a forceful statement, UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the recent…
UN Human Rights Chief Declares Afghanistan a “Graveyard for Human Rights”
GENEVA (HRNW): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued a stark warning during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, stating that Afghanistan is rapidly becoming a “graveyard for human rights.” Addressing the council in Geneva, Türk condemned the “cascade of edicts and laws” implemented by the Taliban since 2021, which…