United Nations
UN General Assembly Extends Human Rights Chief Volker Türk’s Mandate for Four More Years
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a four-year extension of the mandate of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. The resolution received broad support from member states despite opposition from a small group of countries. UN officials said the renewed mandate will allow the Office…
UN Trade and Development Expands Digital Trade and Transport Programmes
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has launched a new series of international workshops and technical programmes focused on digital trade, transport modernization, and women’s economic empowerment. The initiatives aim to strengthen trade systems, improve regional connectivity, and help developing economies benefit from digital transformation and sustainable economic growth. Support HRNW Support…
UN Climate Body Reports Record Participation in Global Transparency Initiative
Bonn, Germany (HRNW) – The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has announced that a record number of countries have submitted climate transparency reports under the Paris Agreement. The UN climate body said the reports strengthen international accountability and help countries monitor progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions while advancing climate resilience and…
UN Security Council Prepares High-Level Debate on Middle East and Global Peace
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations Security Council is holding a series of high-level meetings this month, including debates on the Middle East, Syria, West Africa and the Sahel, and conflict-related sexual violence. Senior UN officials are expected to brief Council members on humanitarian conditions, regional security, and efforts to strengthen peaceful…
UN Human Rights Chief to Visit Lebanon Amid Regional Security Concerns
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has announced that UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk will conduct an official visit to Lebanon to engage with government officials, civil society representatives, and humanitarian organizations. The visit is expected to focus on the protection of civilians, human…
UN Envoy Holds High-Level Talks in Türkiye to Advance Cyprus Peace Process
Ankara, Türkiye (HRNW) – The United Nations has intensified diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations on the Cyprus issue as UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. The discussions focused on confidence-building measures and prospects for restarting negotiations aimed at achieving a lasting settlement on the divided…
UN Agencies Extend Partnership to Protect 3.3 Million Women and Children in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), together with the World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced a three-year extension of the Benazir Nashonuma Programme. The initiative is expected to protect an additional 3.3 million women and children from malnutrition by expanding nutrition and health services…
UN Secretary-General Calls for AI to Benefit All Humanity
Shanghai, China (HRNW) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for artificial intelligence to be governed in a way that serves all of humanity, not just a handful of powerful nations or corporations. Speaking at the World AI Conference, he emphasized that international cooperation, ethical standards, and inclusive governance are essential to ensure AI…
UN Report Shows Global Hunger Eases for Third Consecutive Year, But Regional Gaps Persist
Rome, Italy (HRNW) – A new joint United Nations report released by FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO indicates that global hunger has declined for the third consecutive year. However, the agencies warned that progress remains uneven, with several regions still facing severe food insecurity due to conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. The report…
WHO and Member States Continue High-Stakes Negotiations on Global Pathogen Access Framework
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) are continuing negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex, a key component of the proposed Pandemic Agreement. The discussions aim to establish a fair system for sharing pathogen samples and ensuring equitable access to vaccines, medicines, and diagnostics during future…