Reducing military spending is one of the most direct and concrete disarmament objectives embedded in the UN Charter. Article 26 instructs the UN Security Council to promote and maintain international ...

The Secretary-General is closely following the situation in Nepal. He is deeply saddened by the loss of life and extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. He urges a thorough ...

Israel’s latest displacement order against Palestinians in Gaza City comes two weeks since famine was confirmed in Gaza, and amid a massive military offensive. There is a narrow window – until the end ...

The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s terror attack in Jerusalem, in which at least six people were killed and many others injured. He conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of ...

General is profoundly saddened by the recent floods in northern Pakistan, which have reportedly claimed more than 400 lives. The disaster – caused by a severe mons ...

September - The newly released Gender Snapshot 2025 report by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) shows that the world is at a crossroads. With investments, gender ...

As we move past the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda and take stock post Summit of the Future (2024), we note that the world is still grappling with deep, interconnected challenges. Climate change, ...

Sadao Kurohashi received a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Kyoto University in 1994. He is currently the Director-General of the National Institute of Informatics, Japan, and a specially appointed ...

Tourism is often highlighted for its role in economic development. But it is more than that. It is a catalyst for social progress, delivering education, employment and creating new opportunities for ...

Beware of scams implying association with the United Nations The United Nations has been made aware of various correspondences, being circulated via e-mail, from Internet web sites, text messages and ...

The resumption of Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea amid the ongoing war is “a beacon of hope” in a world that desperately needs it, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the signing ...

Charity at its core is an expression of global solidarity. It brings people together to build more just and resilient societies, whether through direct giving, volunteering, or collective action.