United Nations
UN Warns Healthy Diet Costs Have Increased 25 Percent Since 2021
Rome, Italy (HRNW) – A United Nations food agency has warned that the cost of a healthy diet has risen by approximately 25 percent since 2021, placing nutritious food beyond the reach of billions of people worldwide. The agency urged governments to strengthen food systems, support small-scale farmers, and adopt policies that improve access to…
UN Peacekeepers Expand Support as Families Return to Southern Lebanon
Naqoura, Lebanon (HRNW) – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has intensified support for communities returning to southern Lebanon following months of insecurity. Peacekeepers are assisting with humanitarian coordination, infrastructure assessments, explosive hazard awareness, and security patrols to help civilians safely return to their homes. UNIFIL emphasized that continued stability requires full respect…
UN Secretary-General to Visit Cyprus for New Peace Efforts
New York, United States (HRNW) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will travel to Cyprus later this month to support renewed peace efforts between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. According to the UN, the visit aims to encourage dialogue, confidence-building measures, and progress toward a comprehensive settlement after years of political deadlock. The…
UN Calls for Stronger Global Cooperation on Water Security at High-Level Forum
New York, United States (HRNW) – During the ongoing High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, United Nations officials and international partners stressed that water security has become one of the world’s most urgent development challenges. Delegates called for increased investment in clean water infrastructure, stronger transboundary cooperation, and climate-resilient water management to help countries achieve…
UN Women Sounds Global Alarm as Humanitarian Funding Crisis Deepens
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – UN Women has issued an urgent warning that international funding cuts have deprived more than one million women and girls of essential humanitarian services. According to the agency, nearly 90 percent of women-led organizations operating in conflict and disaster zones report that they are unable to meet increasing humanitarian needs, while…
UN Agencies Expand Global Partnership Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations
New York, United States (HRNW) – Several United Nations agencies, including UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA, UN Women, UN-Habitat, and the World Food Programme (WFP), have announced new partnership and funding opportunities for civil society organizations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Oceania. The initiatives aim to strengthen humanitarian assistance, health, education, gender equality,…
UN Human Rights Office Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Kylian Mbappé
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has strongly condemned racist remarks directed at French football star Kylian Mbappé. The UN Human Rights Office called on governments, sports organizations, and public figures to take stronger action against racism, discrimination, and hate speech, emphasizing that such conduct…
UN High-Level Forum Highlights Water Security and Sustainable Development
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is focusing on strengthening global cooperation for water security and sustainable development. During the forum, international partners emphasized the importance of integrated water management, climate resilience, and cross-border cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UN experts stressed…
UN Scientific Panel Releases Preliminary Global Report on Artificial Intelligence
New York, United States (HRNW) – A United Nations-established Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence has released its first preliminary report assessing the opportunities, risks, and global impact of AI. Created under a UN General Assembly resolution, the panel aims to provide governments with evidence-based scientific guidance on artificial intelligence while remaining independent and…
UN Women Warns Over One Million Women and Girls Lose Access to Critical Humanitarian Support
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – UN Women has warned that more than one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving humanitarian assistance due to severe international funding cuts. According to the agency’s latest report, nearly 90% of women-led organizations in humanitarian settings are struggling to meet growing needs, while many have reduced services or…