Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )An independent UN human rights expert on Monday expressed concern about the increased risk of recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups in Sudan, as the months-long war between rival militaries continues.
In Disaster's Wake, Libya’s Rivals Must Finalize Electoral Laws, Special Representative Tells Security Council
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Rival parties in Libya must mobilize through dialogue to finalize electoral laws and enable presidential and parliamentary elections to take place.
Security Council, in Presidential Statement on Democratic Republic of Congo, Signals Readiness to Decide ‘Orderly’ MONUSCO Withdrawal by End of 2023
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )The Security Council adopted a presidential statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, commending the stabilizing actions of the MONUSCO and reiterating its call on all parties to continue their efforts to ensure full cooperation with it.
‘Reform or rupture’ says Guterres, calling for multilateralism to be remade for the 21st century
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday warned the world is “becoming unhinged” and underscored the United Nations’ raison d'être, to resolve global crises during times of “maximum danger and minimum agreement.”
African leaders take bold stand for sustainable development at UN Assembly
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Addressing the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, leaders from African nations voiced their commitment to achieving sustainable development and called for a more equitable and prosperous world.
‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a better future: UN chief.
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday rallied a diverse cross section of civil society actors to use their passionate voices and energetic grassroots networks to “help rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fight for the better fu
Sustainable Africa key to global security
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and the private sector, held at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday.
African Union-Led Peace Support Operations Need Predictable, Adequate, Sustainable Support, Speakers Stress to Security Council
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )In light of a demonstrably inadequate current international peace architecture, senior officials from both the United Nations and the African Union discussed how best to leverage the latter organization’s regional expertise to address current and future c
Central Africa ‘Richer in Opportunities and Resources’ than Challenges, Official Tells Security Council, Detailing Political Developments, Climate Change Impacts
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )The UN senior-most official in the subregion told the Security Council today in a briefing that touched on political developments and the impact of climate change on security.
A liveable future for all is possible, if we take urgent climate action: flagship UN report
Stories & Blogs UN (Story )A major UN “report of reports” from outlines the many options that can be taken now, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change.