"united-nations"

The fighting has also triggered outbreaks of disease and an increase in malnutrition, according to William Spindler, a spokesperson for the UN refugee agency

Since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, the law and order situation in the country has only deteriorated, with the rise in cases of terrorism and blasts.

While addressing the United Nations Security Council, Kamboj said, "India supports the efforts of the UN Secretary-General in continuing the Black Sea Grain Initiative and hopes for an early resolution to the present impasse."

The Yazidi population suffered immensely at the hands of Daesh nine years ago, and the repercussions are still felt to this day, said UK minister Tariq Ahmad

UN has been dealing with a 'crippling funding crisis', forcing it to reduce food, cash payments and hence support to millions of people in numerous countries

At least 38 of the 86 countries where WFP operates have already seen cuts or plan to cut assistance soon — including Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and West Africa, said Carl Skau

The assistance WHO is currently providing includes the deployment of technical experts to affected areas, and undertaking capacity-building training on cholera outbreak management. 

According to him, out of 86 WFP country operations, at least 38 have already reduced or are planning to reduce the size and scope of life-saving food, cash, and nutrition assistance programs.

The UN Chief called on global leaders to lead, saying there should be no more hesitancy, no more excuses and no more waiting for others to move first.

US had announced its intention to rejoin UNESCO in June, and the organisation's 193-member states earlier this month

She said that they are concerned about recent developments in the region which have not helped in securing the larger cause of peace and stability.

The report provides -- for the first time -- a more comprehensive picture of progress in women and girls’ human development.

India has contributed USD 1,000,000 to the United Nations as part of the initiative to promote the usage of the Hindi language at the global organisation.

If we persist in delaying key measures that are needed, I think we are moving into a catastrophic situation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said

UK government has reiterated its call for reform of the United Nations as one of its top transnational priorities and supported India's bid for permanent membership

As the visionary Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75 this year, it continues to provide the mandate for human futures

A representative from Guinness declared that with 135 nationalities participating, the event set the record for the most nationalities gathering for a single yoga session

China on Tuesday blocked a proposal by India and the US at the United Nations to designate Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Sajid Mir

Members of the United Nations adopted the first-ever treaty to protect marine life in the high seas on Monday

Recognising its universal appeal, in December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.