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18 November 2015
Ensuring 15,000 survivors have support they need is ‘my priority number one’ – UN envoy on Ebola
Ban phones France’s Hollande to offer condolences in wake of terrorist attacks
New UN report cites huge positive policy potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Ban appeals for more information on Dag Hammarskjöld’s death
Nigeria: Ban condemns deadly terrorist attack; urges fight be grounded in international law
Sri Lanka must fulfil the rights of families of the disappeared – UN rights experts
General Assembly elects Filippo Grandi as next UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Yemen: UN warns humanitarian situation has deteriorated 'drastically' as conflict claims 5,700 lives
Special UN event stresses key role of water management in tackling challenges of climate change
Ethiopia: crucial funding helps UN agency avoid cutbacks in food aid to drought-affected people
Children risk bearing brunt of escalating violence in Burundi, says UNICEF
17 November 2015
Myanmar: Ban phones election victor, pledging continued UN support for democratic reform
Biodegradable plastics are not the answer to reducing marine litter, says UN
Governments, tech companies commit to protecting children from online sexual exploitation – UNICEF
Cambodia: Ban calls arrest warrant for opposition leader ‘worrisome development’
UN-backed conference adopts measures to tackle threats to migratory waterbirds
UN calls on countries to protect health from impacts of climate change
Drought in Botswana is learning opportunity to achieve water security – UN rights expert
UN expert denounces Paris attacks as ‘crime against humanity, crime against culture’
In shadow of Beirut and Paris terror attacks, UN Security Council discusses root causes of conflict
Somalia: senior UN official calls for global support to improve human rights situation
Access to higher education doesn’t always lead to lower unemployment – UN labour agency
Central African Republic: UN relief coordinator strongly condemns attacks on sites for internally displaced
Refugees should not be turned into scapegoats following Paris attacks, says UN agency
16 November 2015
‘No turning back in Myanmar,’ says UN human rights expert in wake of historic elections
Israeli punitive demolitions of Palestinian homes violates international law – senior UN relief official
Widespread misunderstanding about antibiotic resistance threatens public health – UN health agency
'Status quo simply cannot continue in Syria' – UN humanitarian chief
El Niño on track to be among worst ever, but world better prepared for fallout – UN
Ethiopia: UN warns of deepening food insecurity, allocates emergency funds to tackle severe drought
Warring factions in Libya show little regard for civilian life, says UN, reporting 'gross' rights abuses
Major spike in number of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe – UNICEF
'Tolerance must be taught, nurtured and defended,' says Ban on International Day
15 November 2015
Despite improvements in road safety, world still facing 'shocking' fatality figures - Ban
At G20 Summit, Ban says response to terrorism 'needs to be robust, always within rule of law'
14 November 2015
Ban arrives in Turkey ahead of G20 Summit, meets with Turkish President
UN Internet Governance Forum closes, highlights linkages with sustainable development
'Rare moment of diplomatic opportunity to end conflict in Syria,' says Ban as talks in Vienna reconvened
13 November 2015
UN condemns 'despicable' terrorist attacks in Paris
Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attacks in Beirut suburb
Regional religious leaders meet in Jordan in UN-backed bid to counter hate speech, incitement
Burundi: UN experts urge Security Council to follow resolution with ‘concrete' steps to stop rights abuses
Reverse exodus: refugees flee Yemen for strife-riven Horn of Africa, UN reports
Top UN relief official in Mali condemns ongoing attacks against humanitarian workers
UN at 70: former envoy and Nobel laureate says Security Council reform vital for more effective Organization
Joint UN body to probe chemical weapons in Syria is now ‘fully operational’
Measles vaccination saved 17 million lives since 2000, but elimination goals ‘off track’ – UN
Ukraine: as winter closes in, UN warns 700,000 children at risk due to severely damaged heating systems
UN Police play crucial role for success of peacekeeping missions, top officials tell Security Council
On World Diabetes Day, UN calls for greater action to turn tide of growing global epidemic
UN says 13 million affected by disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean region in 2015
Some 3,300 people a day still arriving on Lesvos – UN refugee agency
12 November 2015
After elections, Ban says people and leaders of Myanmar ‘have it within their power' to build better future
Lebanon: UN officials condemn attack in Beirut suburb, call for terrorists to be brought to justice
‘Failure of refugee and migration governance is fatal,’ deputy UN chief tells summit in Malta
New allegations of sexual abuse surface against ‘blue helmets’ in Central African Republic
UN rights expert sounds alarm on ‘critical situation’ faced by indigenous peoples of Honduras
Burundi: Security Council calls for political talks to resolve crisis peacefully
Venezuela must uphold rights of ‘even those who disagree with State policies’ – UN human rights chief
Top UN relief official in Libya welcomes release of aid workers held captive for months
El Niño: 2.3 million Central Americans will need food aid, UN warns in latest alert
With new UN smartphone app, users can help feed Syrian refugee children with a simple tap
In Iraq, UN reports close to 2,000 casualties in October from terrorism and conflict
Woman’s risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes nearly halved over 25 years – UN report
11 November 2015
Ban calls on world leaders to shun xenophobia and open their hearts to refugee influx
Economic and Social Council President urges stronger cooperation to thwart tax evasion and avoidance
Security Council condemns attack against UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic
UN rights experts urge Iran to stop silencing journalists’ dissenting voices ahead elections
Small group of countries driving innovation in breakthrough technologies – UN agency report
UN human rights experts welcome release of Egyptian journalist and rights defender
Ban warns against cuts in development aid to finance response to refugee crisis
UN conference reaches agreement on radio spectrum for global flight tracking
Political polarization in Iraq threatens reconciliation efforts, top UN official warns
Central African Republic: UN refugee agency condemns attack on camp in Batangafo
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns 'senseless murder' of seven civilian hostages in Zabul
Recent cyclones and heavy rains in Yemen and Africa could trigger locust plagues, UN agency warns
Investigation into killing of Philippines journalist urged by UNESCO chief
10 November 2015
On fifth anniversary of UN Academic Impact, Ban stresses empowering youth to lead global progress
Bosnia and Herzegovina, once post-conflict ‘shining star,’ is moving in wrong direction, Security Council warned
UN envoy commends South Sudanese opposition commanders’ plan to prevent rape
In Saudi Arabia, UN chief calls fighting terrorism with heavy-handed tactics counter-productive
‘Turn digital divides into digital opportunities,’ Ban tells annual UN forum on Internet governance
‘Mali entering new era of opportunity’ with women central to recovery, says senior UN relief official
UN agency expands meals programme to more than 1,600 schools across Guinea
Affordable vaccine brings Africa near elimination of meningitis A – UN health agency
Millions of children’s lives at stake as El Niño strengthens, UNICEF ‘wake-up call’ report warns
Somalia: Security Council reauthorizes international naval forces to fight piracy off East Africa
UN urges immediate release of detained Egyptian human rights defender
UN launches 2016 International Year of Pulses, celebrating benefits of legumes
Science stands at heart of sustainable future, UNESCO says on World Science Day
Ban condemns killing of UN 'blue helmet' in Central African Republic
Syria: envoy says UN 'ready to support' Vienna talks; build momentum for political solution to conflict
8 November 2015
Ahead of UN conference, World Bank says 'climate-smart' development can keep 100 million people out of poverty
Two years after super typhoon in Philippines, UNICEF lauds 'tremendous' recovery efforts
7 November 2015
Libya: amid political crisis, Security Council urges parties to endorse, sign deal for unity government
Amid rising global humanitarian needs, UN relief chief encouraged by stronger aid partnership with Russia
Ebola virus transmission has been stopped in Sierra Leone – UN health agency
6 November 2015
UN rights expert urges ‘broad reform’ of oppressive media governance in Belarus
Green Climate Fund approves first eight investments to combat climate change
National climate targets signal ‘unprecedented momentum’ for climate agreement in Paris – UN report
Burundi: amid rising violence, top UN officials call for end to killings, start of inclusive national dialogue
‘Boats packed with thousands of new arrivals’ continue to land in Greek Islands – UN refugee agency
Yemen: UN agency provides tents, emergency relief items to people displaced by Cyclone Chapala
Iraq: amid fears cholera outbreak may worsen, UN agencies step up support to government-led response
UN health agency scales up coordination for dramatic effects of powerful El Niño expected worldwide
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham’s Fund helps children in Papua New Guinea
5 November 2015
UN symposium in Uganda focuses on revitalizing global partnership for sustainable development
Ban welcomes decision by Turkey to provide access to burial sites in north of Cyprus
Trafficking in cultural property ‘source of enormous illicit profits,’ UN official tells forum
‘I will never stop calling for an end to the death penalty,’ Ban vows at launch of new UN publication
‘Magnitude of dangers facing Libya should not be underestimated,’ UN envoy tells Security Council
Bangladesh: UN rights chief calls for protection of writers, publishers threatened by extremists
UN envoy welcomes commitment by rebel group in Colombia to end child recruitment
Political progress in Libya ‘carries promise’ of ending impunity for atrocity crimes – ICC Prosecutor
Somalia: UN training course spotlights toll-free hotline to help tackle gender-based violence
More funds needed to cope with 5,000 daily refugee arrivals as winter hits Europe – UN agency
Ukraine: UN humanitarian chief calls for urgent, sustained access to vulnerable communities in east
Adverse weather pushes global food prices up by 3.9 per cent in October, says UN agency
4 November 2015
Marking agency’s 70th anniversary, UNESCO chief urges commitment for ‘new humanism’
No room for death penalty in 21st century, says UN official, citing decline in support for capital punishment
UNICEF official experiences ‘humanity on the move,’ following refugees and migrants through Europe
‘Climate change knows no national borders,’ Ban says, urging consensus-building ahead of Paris conference
Experienced peacekeeping envoy Kobler tapped to head up UN Mission in Libya
Yemen: as cyclone weakens, UN warns more than 1 million people could be impacted by flooding
UN expert launches survey to identify best practices to protect human rights defenders
Western Sahara: as conflict nears fortieth year, UN chief reiterates call for 'true negotiations'
UNICEF urges future leaders to commit to children ahead of historic elections in Myanmar
3 November 2015
‘Racial superiority’ myth must be debunked, experts tell UN event on challenges faced by people of African descent
More reliable data needed to combat racism and discrimination – UN human rights expert
Climate change poses ‘major threat’ to food security, warns UN expert
'We need greater transparency, accountability,' Member States told at debate on revitalizing UN Assembly
Ban offers ‘deepest sympathies’ to Israel on 20th anniversary of assassination of Yitzhak Rabin
Top UN humanitarian official in Libya calls for immediate release of abducted aid workers
Corruption feeds and sustains ‘spiralling’ wildlife and forest crime – UN anti-crime chief
‘Severe impact’ feared in Yemen due to rain potential of cyclone Chapala
In Peru, UN conference addresses poverty and inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean
Iraq: UN health agency mobilizes immunization campaign to help control cholera outbreak
UN calls for urgent action to address child statelessness before problems become 'set in stone'
2 November 2015
Powerful cyclone Chapala headed towards war-torn Yemen, warns UN
UN calls on Libyan political stakeholders to redouble efforts to reach agreement
Ban welcomes restart of key trilateral meeting between Republic of Korea, Japan, China
On visit to East Jerusalem, UN officials call for respect of health premises, right to health care
Côte d’Ivoire: Ban welcomes results of presidential poll, congratulates President Ouattara
Food safety and trade should improve nutrition and boost development – UN agencies
UN treaty-making body opens with focus on rapidly expanding radiocommunications
Global fight against corruption crucial to achieving sustainable development, UN forum told
Trade slows in Asia-Pacific as economies adjust to lower global growth, says new UN report
Cycle of impunity must end, Ban declares on International Day, honouring journalists killed in line of duty
1 November 2015
UN Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack against Somali hotel
South Sudan: UN mission secures safe release of all personnel taken hostage in Upper Nile state
UN chief concerned by continuous exercise of hate speech ahead of Myanmar elections
31 October 2015
Top UN officials ‘deeply saddened’ after Russian airline crashes, killing all on board
Ban, Red Cross chief voice concern over ‘brazen and brutal erosion’ of respect for humanitarian law
30 October 2015
Caribbean region becomes free of highly enriched uranium – UN atomic watchdog
UN rights office voices concern at clampdown on political activism in Cambodia
UN officials say good urban design key to ensuring sustainable, inclusive cities
Global tourism grew by more than 4 per cent this year, UN tourism barometer shows
Global response ‘keeps door open’ to limit temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius – UN
Millions of children deprived of education in war-torn Iraq, says UNICEF
Disaster risk reduction ‘core development priority’ of Asia and the Pacific – UN regional body
UN strongly condemns attack on Iranian exiles camp in Iraq
Algeria: UN agency delivers aid to flood-hit refugees in Tindouf
Head of mission urges release of remaining UN personnel taken hostage in South Sudan
Ban welcomes ‘peaceful and orderly’ elections in Tanzania
Ceasefire in Colombia would be ‘decisive step toward ending conflict’ – UN
29 October 2015
‘Very significant number’ of Eritreans joining exodus to Europe – UN Assembly told
UNESCO kicks off conference against doping in sport, says education is key to eradicating scourge
Senior UN relief official urges more support for people in protracted crises in central and eastern Africa
Human rights must be at the heart of historic election period in Myanmar – UN expert
Worsening weather off coast of Lesvos leads to tragedy for refugees and migrants trying to reach Greece
Health and safety of women and children in disaster-prone areas ‘must be a priority,’ says UN relief wing
Senior UN official pleads for access to Yemeni city of Taiz to avert humanitarian tragedy
UN agency warns of ‘looming’ refugee crisis as women flee Central America and Mexico
Ban applauds ‘six decades of principled leadership’ of Spain at the UN
South Sudan: UN launches mass nutrition screening as hunger threatens lives of thousands of children
28 October 2015
DPR Korea: UN rights expert ‘deeply regrets’ unchanged human rights situation
Social protection systems should be more inclusive of persons with disabilities – UN rights expert
Security Council urges Burundian parties to pursue dialogue, 'spare their people and country further suffering'
Two-thirds of world’s population is infected with herpes, says new UN health agency report
‘Terrorism is on the march’ Ban tells global dialogue in Madrid, urging unified response to end scourge
UN food relief agency boosts value of vouchers for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon
‘Minorities face discrimination at every turn’ in criminal justice systems – UN rights expert
Tuberculosis deaths nearly halved since 1990, but 4,400 dying daily from disease – UN health agency
Eleven major firms agree to promote inclusion of persons with disabilities – UN labour agency
Amid ‘unpredictable’ situation in Darfur, senior UN peacekeeping official urges political settlement
‘Fear must be eclipsed by wisdom’ to end violence between Israelis and Palestinians – UN rights chief
Central African Republic: deploring recent violence, UN envoy says ‘dialogue is only way out of this crisis’
“It’s so valuable to have women on the ground, whether as a civilian or in a uniformed position” – Lisa Buttenheim
UN agencies warn of deteriorating food security in Southern Madagascar
General Assembly elects 18 members to UN Human Rights Council
27 October 2015
Côte d’Ivoire: Ban welcomes successful completion of first round of presidential elections
Ban welcomes African Union decision on addressing political and security crisis in Burundi
UN General Assembly renews long-standing call for end to US embargo against Cuba
UN human rights office raises concerns about sexual assault allegations by asylum-seekers in Nauru
Yemen: Ban calls for all warring parties to halt operations after Saudi-led airstrikes destroy hospital
Cholera spreading in Iraq, suspected case reported in Syria – UN health agency
UN ramps up to assist those in Afghanistan and Pakistan affected by massive earthquake
Despite raging conflict, scores of refugees continue to arrive in Yemen by sea – UN
New UN report reveals urgent need for coordinated, systematic approach to youth violence prevention
Syrians living ‘tragedy and despair barely imaginable five years ago,’ says top UN relief official
On Audiovisual Heritage Day, UNESCO appeals for safeguarding world’s endangered archives
Ethiopia experiencing ‘worst drought in 30 years’ due to El Niño conditions – UN report
Achieving sustainable development difficult in Asia-Pacific without tackling disaster risks, warns UN report
26 October 2015
Lawful civil society groups ‘are not enemies of democracy, but key allies,’ says UN expert
Valuing women’s work key to achieving new global goal on gender equality – UN labour agency
UN condemns attack on human rights workers in Afghanistan that killed two, injured six
Mali: UN mission says three civilians killed, two peacekeepers wounded by mine explosions
UN agencies ready to support Government-led relief efforts in quake-hit South Asia
First nine months of 2015 are hottest on record, UN agency reports
Top UN official on refugees welcomes EU agreement on plan for Western Balkans migration route
UN human rights chief sends assessment mission to South Sudan following reports of rights abuses
Strong El Niño will ‘test’ disaster resilience in hazard-prone Pacific region, UN warns
New UN report links processed meats to cancer in humans; red meat also likely to cause the disease
UN chief welcomes Israel’s commitment to restore calm at holy sites in Jerusalem
Yemen: UN envoy says negotiations only way to end country's 'terrible cocktail' of dramatic crises
25 October 2015
Urging swift probe into ‘act of terror,’ UN special envoy condemns attack against Palestinian politician
24 October 2015
In New York’s Central Park, Ban unveils sculpture depicting ‘great hope all of us have invested in the UN’
On World Polio Day, UNICEF cites ‘dramatic’ progress against virus, urges efforts towards zero cases
23 October 2015
UN agencies boost aid efforts to flood-hit Tindouf refugees, call for urgent funding
Libya: UN mission condemns terrorist attack against Benghazi demonstration
In Cameroon, top UN relief official calls for increased support to families fleeing conflicts
‘UN charter enshrines our common values’ today as ever, General Assembly declares, marking ‘UN70’
Children's right to freedom of religion or belief must be protected, says UN expert
Smugglers will adapt as long as there is a market to exploit, warn UN experts on migrant rights
Adopting new resolution, Security Council extends arms embargoes imposed on Somalia and Eritrea
UN and Middle East partners express ‘grave concern’ over escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions
‘Yemen is ablaze,’ UN envoy tells Security Council, pressing for peace talks to end civilian suffering
As Côte d’Ivoire prepares for presidential polls, Ban urges peaceful, transparent process
UN refugee agency appeals for protection against sexual abuse of women and children on move in Europe
‘Still time to step back from brink,’ says Ban, returning from Israel, Palestine and Jordan
United Nations remains 'beacon for all humanity,' says Ban ahead of 70th anniversary
Sounding alarm on widening crisis in Yemen, UN rights office says civilians paying ‘terrible toll’
Burundi: UN warns of ‘rapidly worsening’ human rights and security situation
Six months after earthquake, Nepal ‘racing against winter’ – UN relief official
Ban condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan on religious holiday
Economic and Social Council President urges curtailing flow of illegal finances that cost Africa billions
