Press briefing by UN Women on the situation of women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenFeb 04, 2025(Press Briefing )Sofia Calltorp, Chief of Humanitarian Action at UN Women and Director of the Geneva Office spoke at the Palais des Nations on the ongoing crisis in DRC and its impact on women and girls.
COP29 climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge, Guterres calls deal a ‘base to build on’
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 23, 2024(News )Rich nations pledged to contribute at least $300 billion annually to the global fight against climate change as UN climate talks came to a contentious end early Sunday morning in Baku.
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted.
Stories & Blogs United NationsNov 03, 2024(Story )The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognizing people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as ke
Youth drive climate action at World Cities Day 2024 in Alexandria
Stories & Blogs UN-HabitatNov 01, 2024(News )Held at the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the observance spotlighted youth-led initiatives tackling urban climate challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions.