Headlines at a glance
22 October 2015
Moments and Milestones: Photo exhibit provides snapshot of UN’s 70-year historyWorld lights up in UN blue to mark Organization’s milestone anniversary
UN expert on right to housing challenges governments to end homelessness
As Central African Republic crisis deepens, UN relief chief urges greater efforts to protect civilians
New UN health agency report cites measures to reduce risks from climate pollutants
Ban welcomes next phase of Haiti’s electoral process, set for Sunday
Political failures, lack of hope, at root of latest Israeli-Palestinian violence – UN deputy chief
Ban urges dialogue to ease tensions ahead of constitutional referendum in Republic of Congo
‘Silence is too often the only safe option left’ – new UN report on sources and whistleblowers
Senior UN official warns funding shortages could be disastrous for chronically food-insecure Mauritania
UN human rights chief urges Czech Republic to halt detention of migrants and refugees
In Jordan, Ban stresses responsibility of Arab leaders to ensure Middle East ‘crisis doesn’t get out control’
South Sudan: UN calls for immediate access to conflict-affected areas to prevent ‘catastrophe’
21 October 2015
UN human rights chief urges recognition of 'dignity and worth of every human being'Yemen: 3.3 million people in need of critical aid in besieged Taiz, warns UN health agency
Hardliners will not ‘hijack’ Libyan political process, declares UN envoy, vowing to press ahead
UN agency and European Union kick-off pledging conference to support return of Somali refugees
UNICEF applauds call from religious groups in Myanmar seeking tolerance for sake of country’s children
‘Endless cycle of suffering’ must stop, Ban says in Ramallah, urging end to wave of violence in region
Ban welcomes Korean family reunions, looks forward to more dialogue, exchanges
Humanitarian situation in Iraq ‘deteriorating and growing more complex,’ UN relief wing reports
20 October 2015
At Security Council, heads of main UN bodies highlight ‘mutually reinforcing’ areas of concernRecent floods deal devastating blow to agricultural livelihoods and food security in Myanmar – UN
With winter closing in, UN relief wing races against time to reach isolated areas of Nepal
Central African Republic: Security Council condemns violence, reiterates decision to apply sanctions
UN agency reaches Donetsk after months of restricted humanitarian access
UN refugee agency provides shelter to Iraqis uprooted in restive Anbar province
Women worldwide live longer, healthier lives with better education, says new UN report
On World Statistics Day, UN flags importance of reliable data to achieve new development agenda
Greece’s overstretched reception centres may imperil EU-wide plan as arrivals hit half million mark – UN
‘We must turn back from this dangerous abyss,’ Ban says in Israel on first day of visit to crisis-torn region
‘Actions by States are increasingly transnational,’ UN expert warns, stressing prohibition against torture
UN rights experts call for release of Qatari poet jailed for writing and reciting poem
19 October 2015
Economic and Social Council ‘stands ready’ to lead on achieving UN 2030 Agenda, says PresidentUN and partners deliver critical relief supplies to besieged areas of Syria
Ban praises Slovakia and Austria for 'taking care of so many refugees'
Guinea Bissau’s justice system has serious dysfunctions, warns UN human rights expert
UN chief concerned by rising number of executions in Iran
Global event to turn world 'UN blue' to mark 70th anniversary of United Nations
Central African Republic: UN police ambushed, illegally detained by armed group
UN atomic energy chief encourages States to improve global emergency preparedness and response
Yemen: UN envoy completes visit to Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to secure peace
UN expert warns that despite Mali's progress, ‘precarious security situation’ endangers human rights
UN agencies expand operations in southern Africa as poor harvests deepen food insecurity
Ban inaugurates exhibition on UN's 70th anniversary, meets with students in Slovak capital
Welcoming Myanmar ceasefire, UNICEF says accord must cover 'every child, wherever they live'
Despite progress, road traffic crashes still take ‘unacceptable’ annual toll – UN health agency
UN report calls for urgent response to harness Asia-Pacific’s rapid urban transformation
Philippines: lauding Government’s storm preparedness, UN agencies ready to assist in wake of typhoon
In Slovakia, Ban highlights importance of 'living harmoniously' and sustainably
'Non-violence requires more courage than violence,' Ban tells people of Israel and Palestine, appealing for end to conflict
17 October 2015
Libya: Security Council urges parties to endorse and sign political agreement'I am standing with these refugees,' says Ban visiting reception centre in Rome
16 October 2015
With high number of foreign fighters in Belgium, UN experts call for robust action to address risksNew global food accord aims to tackle hunger in protracted crises – UN agency
UN envoy calls for concerted efforts to eliminate bullying in all regions
Marking International Day, Ban says new 2030 Agenda can help eradicate poverty
Ending ‘cycle of needless bloodshed’ in Middle East focus of emergency Security Council session
Rights of victims of trafficking during migration must be protected, UN expert tells European Union
Iran: UN rights experts outraged at the execution of two juvenile offenders
More than half a million children now risk 'severe malnutrition' in Yemen – UNICEF
At least seven people dead after boat collision off the coast of Lesvos – UN refugee agency
At Milan Expo, senior UN officials call for social protection and fairer food systems
‘Hunger is more than a lack of food – it is a terrible injustice,’ says Ban on World Food Day
UN refugee agency backs plan to boost protection for people fleeing disasters and climate change
UN raises concerns about unaccompanied refugee and migrant children in Europe as winter approaches
15 October 2015
New law threatens civil society independence in Kazakhstan, warns UN expertUN agency hails pledge by more than 100 cities to fight hunger and improve nutrition
UN deputy chief urges ‘transformation’ in collective effort to tackle ‘staggering’ humanitarian needs
Myanmar: UN chief welcomes ‘milestone’ signing of ceasefire agreement
Ebola virus persists in body fluids of survivors for months – UN health agency
In Rome, Ban says refugee and migration crisis is a ‘defining moment for Europe and the world’
Egypt, Japan, Senegal, Ukraine and Uruguay elected to serve on UN Security Council
Burundi: Ban condemns killing of 11 people in Bujumbura, urges prompt investigation
‘Rural women are the backbone of sustainable livelihoods,’ Ban declares on International Day
Urgent appeal by UN rights expert to stop ‘abhorrent’ attacks against persons with albinism
Despite ‘relative’ calm in Kunduz, full conditions for humanitarian assistance not yet restored – UN
On Handwashing Day, UNICEF warns inadequate hygiene endangers key development goal
14 October 2015
Iraq: UN envoy expresses concern over growing tension and violence in Kurdistan regionUN-backed telecom summit shines spotlight on young innovators
New UN trade report spotlights links between maritime transport and sustainability
Expanding role of UN Office in Somalia will require increased investment, Security Council told
In Turkey, UN deputy chief says response to migration, refugee movement ‘being tested as never before’
Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Haiti, maintains recommended troop levels
Morocco’s agriculture-focused ‘Green Plan’ must benefit all, says UN rights expert
Central African Republic: UN agency delivers food aid to thousands displaced by recent violence in capital
After six years on the rise, Afghan opium crop cultivation declines – UN survey
UN agency and French Government urge inclusion of food security in global climate change debate
13 October 2015
Dutch Safety Board’s final report on flight MH17 crash in Ukraine welcomed by UNSyria: UN human rights officials alarmed at rise of incitement to religious violence
Senior UN relief official urges action to address urgent humanitarian needs in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Belarus election ‘neither free nor fair,’ says UN human rights expert
In Iran, UN deputy chief highlights country’s ‘important contributions’ over the decades
‘Knowledge saves lives,’ UN stresses on International Day for Disaster Reduction
UN mission ‘seriously concerned’ by Taliban threats against Afghan media outlets
Security Council renews commitment to landmark resolution on women, peace and security
UN global advocate Daniel Craig visits Cyprus, highlights need for continued de-mining efforts
UN agency condemns suicide attacks in Chad, pledges continued support
Expanding social protection offers a faster track to ending hunger – UN report
Burundi: post-election crisis forces UN and partners to seek $32 million in revised relief plan
70th anniversary of the United Nations
