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In response to the alarming rate of glacier retreat due to climate change, the UN General Assembly has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP), the UN website reported. This initiative, co-facilitated by UNESCO and the World Meteorological…

According to UNICEF’s recent review, over 473 million children—more than one in six globally—now live in conflict-affected areas, a figure that has doubled since the 1990s, Reliefweb.com reported. The year 2024 is projected to be the deadliest on record for…

The UN General Assembly announced Tuesday the adoption of a new international treaty to combat cybercrime after five years of negotiations. This marks the first agreement of its kind in 20 years, aimed at addressing growing challenges in the digital…

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, marking the first international criminal justice treaty negotiated among UN member states in over two decades, Xinhua reported yesterday. This legally binding convention addresses the significant…

The overall situation for women over the past year in areas of armed conflict and humanitarian crises has been grim, with the number of female victims doubling compared to the previous year. The outlook for the current year, which is…

December 20 marks the International Human Solidarity Day, a day dedicated to promoting unity and cooperation to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and social injustice. Established by the United Nations in 2005, this observance underscores the importance of…

The Director of the Middle East and North Africa at UNICEF, Edward Beigbeder, revealed that approximately 4.6 million Syrian children live in dire conditions and urgently need basic services. UN official’s announcement came during his recent visit to the Maarrat…

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Friday calling on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to investigate Israel’s humanitarian obligations regarding the delivery of aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Arab News reported. The resolution, drafted by…

A recent United Nations report reveals a sharp rise in human trafficking globally, attributed to conflicts, climate-induced disasters, and ongoing crises, Arab News reported today. In 2022, the number of known victims exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 25%, totaling 69,627 victims.…

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday emphasized the need for migrant labor standards to be respected as Saudi Arabia prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, VOA reported yesterday. With Saudi Arabia as the sole candidate,…