Why Brazil speaks first at UN General Assembly: 5 things to know
This year, the high-level debate begins on Tuesday, September 22. But one question often comes up: Why does Brazil speak first?
Germany rejects UN ‘genocide’ charge against Israel
The German government on Friday sharply rejected allegations before the UN’s top court that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza and warned against “political instrumentalisation” of the charge.
End unlawful killings in West Bank, UN tells Israel
The United Nations on Thursday said the human rights situation in the occupied West Bank was rapidly deteriorating and urged Israel to “end unlawful killings” against the Palestinian population.
UN prepares to start pulling peacekeepers from DR Congo
The UN Security Council is expected on Tuesday to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.
UN needs $46.4 billion for aid in ‘bleak’ 2024
The United Nations said Monday that it needed $46.4 billion next year to bring life-saving help to around 180 million people in desperate circumstances around the world.
UN advocacy group tasks world leaders on sustainable peace
President of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Queens Chapter, Mr Seabelo John, has called on world leaders to commit to conflict resolution through dialogue to achieve sustainable peace.
