UN: Russia’s Ukraine invasion followed by rapid deterioration of human rights in Russia
UN investigators accuse all parties to conflict of widespread atrocities
Millions are being deprived of an education and the skills needed to help Ukraine recover from war
With no political solution in sight, U.N. agencies are developing contingency plans for whatever emergency might arise
The conflict is reportedly spreading to Kordofan and moving toward Al Jazira province, the breadbasket of Sudan
While no statistics are yet available, the World Health Organization says the death toll related to this summer's heat waves is likely to be significant
World Humanitarian Day is commemorated at a time of increased risk for thousands of aid workers subjected to targeted attacks
UN agencies condemn atrocities committed by Sudan’s rival forces in their quest for power
More than 700,000 adolescents between 10 and 24 years old participate in survey to learn what young people want
More than 20 million people across the country, over 42% of the population, face acute hunger
Traditional medicine is the basis for 40% of modern medicine, say experts
More than four million people have become newly displaced since conflict erupted April 15
The month is estimated to have been around 1.5 degrees warmer than the average for 1850 to the 1900s, says WMO official
UN expresses concern about human rights in Uganda ahead of 2026 election and after recent passage of anti-homosexuality bill
Exclusive breastfeeding rates have increased to 48% globally over the last decade but fall short of the 2030 breastfeeding target of 70%
Laws designating smoke-free indoor public places are protecting millions of people from the harmful impact of secondhand smoke
UNHCR says violence has expanded to previously peaceful areas so there now are fewer safe places in Burkina Faso to which people can return
Millions of people, many sick and wounded, flee for safety within Sudan and across borders to neighboring countries where health services are fragile and hard to reach
Call by UN Human Rights Committee comes in response to reports of hate speech, outings, violence and arbitrary arrests of LGBTQ people
UN special rapporteur says holding children in prison also has long-term security implications
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