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New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations Security Council will hold its second informal straw poll on 21 August as the selection process for the next UN Secretary-General gathers momentum. The first round placed former Costa Rican Vice-President Rebeca Grynspan ahead of other candidates, but several additional rounds are expected before the Council…

Juba, South Sudan (HRNW) – The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of South Sudan have activated the country’s first-ever anticipatory drought action plan to protect more than 65,000 people from severe climate-induced food insecurity. The initiative provides early financial and humanitarian assistance before drought conditions worsen, helping vulnerable communities safeguard livelihoods and reduce…

Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released new findings showing that public support for refugees remains strong as the 1951 Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary. UNHCR said international solidarity continues despite growing global displacement, and it urged governments to strengthen refugee protection, expand access to education and…

Rome, Italy (HRNW) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have warned that acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in 13 global hunger hotspots between June and November 2026. Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Gaza, Nigeria, and Somalia are among the countries facing the highest risk of famine due…

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (HRNW) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have joined regional partners in launching a new initiative to strengthen Caspian Sea environmental monitoring and reduce marine pollution. The programme focuses on improving waste management, protecting biodiversity, and enhancing regional cooperation among Caspian coastal states to support…

New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations has called for the rights and dignity of migrants to be fully respected after thousands of people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized that all migrants and asylum seekers should be treated in accordance with international human rights…

New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations Security Council has begun its first round of confidential straw polls to gauge support for candidates seeking to become the next UN Secretary-General. Seven officially nominated candidates are participating in the selection process, which will continue through multiple rounds before the Security Council recommends one candidate…

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (HRNW) – The United Nations and the Government of Turkmenistan have reaffirmed their partnership on energy security, sustainable transport, climate action, and environmental protection. During high-level discussions, officials highlighted ongoing cooperation with UNDP, UNICEF, and UNFPA to strengthen national legislation supporting sustainable development, water resource management, and climate resilience. Both sides pledged to…

Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations’ weather agency, has warned that a strong El Niño is expected to intensify during August and continue through the coming months. According to WMO, the climate pattern could drive above-average global temperatures, trigger extreme rainfall in some regions, worsen drought in others, and…

Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW) – UNICEF says thousands of children continue to face multiple risks one month after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. The agency has been supporting affected communities as humanitarian needs remain significant, with children among those requiring continued assistance and protection. UNICEF has called for sustained humanitarian support as recovery efforts continue. Support HRNW…