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In a statement delivered by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, António Guterres said the Council was meeting “at a grave time” following the 3 January US military action in Venezuela. The broad outlines of the operation, which unfolded across Caracas and the northern states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira, have been widely reported,…

Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence is highest in Oceania, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central and Southern Asia, reflecting deep regional inequalities and widespread patterns of abuse experienced by women worldwide. “Today, millions of women and children are living in homes where violence is a part of regular life,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “Women’s…

With a 90 per cent failure rate for startups, you could forgive young people if they concluded that founding a company, particularly at such a turbulent time for the global economy, would be too risky an option.  “But there’s a 10 per cent chance of improving people’s lives,” retorts business management student Daniel Wu, boldly…

Unlike monuments or historic sites, “intangible cultural heritage” refers to living practices – traditions, skills, rituals, music, crafts and social customs that communities pass on from one generation to the next.   Through its lists, the UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) works with governments and communities to promote these traditions, strengthen transmission and…

Speaking from Gaza to journalists in New York, Antoine Renard said that two months into the ceasefire, food access has significantly improved but Gazans continue to face severe hardship.   The update comes a day after the UN and partners issued a statement calling on the international community to press Israel to lift impediments to…

As part of this year’s campaign for Human Rights Day – Our Everyday Essentials – the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) invited members of the public to write in what matters to them most. With the help of artificial intelligence, UN News has analysed the most popular themes based on the responses received. With answers ranging…

“There is a new momentum towards justice in Libya, and we now look towards the first trial to be held at the Court in this situation,” Nazhat Shameem Khan told ambassadors. She said the arrest of alleged war criminal Khaled El Hishri by German authorities in July is “a clear example of the momentum that we are building.”  Mr. El Hishri is…

Israeli police accompanied by municipal officials forcibly entered the facility, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini wrote on the social media platform X. Police motorcycles, trucks and forklifts were brought in and all communications were cut, he said, while furniture, IT equipment and other property were seized.  The UN flag was pulled down and replaced with an Israeli flag. Israel urged to recognise UN immunity UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement strongly…

At least 160 people were killed in the blaze at the Wang Fung Court complex, Tai Po district, which was undergoing renovations. Mr. Türk expressed solidarity with the victims and called for civic space to be ensured. Answers and accountability “At a tragic time like this, the space for discussion and debate on issues of major public interest and concern…

Briefing ambassadors, Kayoko Gotoh, Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said 2025 has been one of the deadliest years for civilians since Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago. Civilian casualties between January and November were 24 per cent higher than during the same…