Topic: UN
G20 meeting in Kashmir: Facade of normalcy during massive human rights violations, says UN Special Rapporteur
United Nations Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues Fernand de Varennes on Monday issued a statement criticising India's plan to hold G20 meetings in Jammu...
Around 258 million in 58 countries need emergency food aid: UN report
The number of people who need urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance rose for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, due to conflict, climatic change, and COVID-19 impacts, the UN and partners said in a report published on Wednesday.
Sudan fighting: Death toll rises to 180
More than 180 people have been killed and another 1,800 injured in three days of fighting between rival factions in Sudan, the United Nations special representative to the country has said.
Digital technology new source of discrimination against women: UN
Guterres noted that digital technology – the product of an industry that is predominantly male - represents a new source of discrimination and bias.
UN observes first International Day against Islamophobia
The United Nations on Friday commemorated the first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia with a special event in the General Assembly Hall, where speakers upheld the need for concrete action in the face of rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims.
Ukraine: 18 million need support as war enters second year
One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, nearly half the population – roughly 18 million people – need humanitarian aid and protection, the United Nations said on Friday.
