UN releases $110 million to compensate global aid cut
Amid cuts by major countries, the UN is trying to fill the global aid gap. It has described 2025 as a year of "unprecedented levels of suffering."…
Slain Hamas leader Sinwar ‘should have been tried’, UN special rapporteur says
UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories reacted to the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an Israeli operation in Gaza last week. Francesca Albanese said that although Sinwar was…
UN court ruling on Israeli settlements
The United Nations' top court has ruled that Israel's settlements in the Palestinian territories break international law and must be abandoned. The advisory opinion is non-binding, but comes as pressure grows on…
Taking action against Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to UN says
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made the safe return of residents to the north of Israel – which is facing near-daily attacks by Hezbollah from neighbouring Lebanon – an official war goal. "We…
Malawi’s president seeks UN Security Council reforms
In an exclusive interview with DW, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera explicitly endorses Africa's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Chakwera, who was visiting Germany, defended his economic record…
Taliban ban UN human rights rapporteur in Afghanistan
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
UN warns ‘anarchy’ spreading across Gaza
The United Nations is warning that "anarchy" is spreading in Gaza as displaced Palestinians face an acute humanitarian crisis. UN officials say the lack of local law enforcement and basic supplies is…
UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls’ education
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
UN condemns Taliban crackdown on girls’ education
Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have ruled Afghanistan under Sharia law. It has banned the education of girls beyond the sixth grade. Human rights groups have described the situation as…
Child Labour: Impact and consequences of children exploitation
The silent crisis of child labor unfolds daily in every corner of Nigeria and sadly, this harsh reality continues to strip millions of children of their childhood education and future. As we…
Top UN court hears new case against Israel
The International Court of Justice has convened to hear a case filed by South Africa, which accuses Israel of continuing what South Africa describes as "genocide" in Gaza.…