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Afghanistan

Afghans face hunger as country's economy in dire straits

The return of the Taliban to power has had disastrous consequences, with almost 98% of Afghans affected by the huge shortage of food plaguing the country.

Tech News

Hopes of a ban on ‘killer robots’ are dim as UN weapons group meets

A UN committee on weapons is meeting this week to regulate the development of “killer robots”. But some world powers oppose any strict limit or ban on such weapons.

World News

Russia, India veto UN resolution linking climate change and securit

The opponent of the resolution argued it would turn climate change into a "politicised" issue.

Switzerland

NGOs and activists call for a ban on the use of autonomous weapons

The move comes as the Sixth Review Conference of the Convention on Conventional Weapons (CCW), chaired by ambassador Yann Hwang of France, takes place in Geneva this week.

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Switzerland

UN appeals for record €36 billion amid global surge in demand for aid

The UN warns that needs are skyrocketing worldwide as the pandemic continues to rage, and climate change and conflicts push more people to the brink of famine.

Germany

Iraqi jihadist handed life sentence for Yazidi genocide

This is the first time that a court has ruled that the atrocities committed against the Yazidis amount to genocide.

Tech News

UNESCO members adopt first global agreement on AI ethics

AI has gradually made its way into our lives. But the algorithms that enable it to function have also been misused in recent years, illustrating its dangers.

World News

UN begins 16-day activism campaign highlighting female abuse

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 is the occasion to highlight the many struggles women from around the world continue to face, including domestic abuse, genital mutilation, online violence, and femicide.

Cry Like A Boy

UN Adama Dieng: 'Men, too, have been victims of rape during genocides'

In Cry Like Boy, we have spoken about the trauma caused by Liberia’s civil war. But conflict is a global issue. In this new episode, we ask UN's Adama Dieng about what the impact of such a violent act as genocide can have on men, women or victims of rape.

Health news

Developing countries get free access to Spanish COVID testing tech

Spain's public medical research body and the World Health Organization struck a deal that could make COVID testing cheaper and more accessible for poorer nations.

World News

Euroviews. How Irish, Swiss and Dutch Tax Policy Harms Children Abroad | View

Young people across the globe rely on government tax revenues for the realisation of their basic rights. Tax avoidance is therefore a children's rights issue, argues Zurich-based law teacher and NGO director Alexandra Dufresne.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nearly half of young people thinking of leaving Bosnia - UN survey

The United Nations Population Fund says long-term migration towards richer countries is taking on a "new dimension", with an "immense impact" on Bosnia itself.

Bulgaria

Euroviews. The Bulgarian government must make the UN torture report public | View

This week the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture raised concerns about the treatment of migrant children in Bulgarian detention centres. But the report will stay confidential - unless Sofia decides otherwise. Not good enough, says UN expert advisor Iveta Cherneva

Portugal

Portuguese UN troops suspected of Central African Republic smuggling

Ten people were arrested after a series of raids across Portugal on Monday as part of the investigation.

Sudan

Sudan: More than 100 protesters detained in latest crackdown

Security forces used tear gas to disperse the protesters and arrested at least 113 people.

Home

City heat: How the UN plans to cool down our rapidly warming cities

The UN, warning some cities could be 4C hotter by 2100, has published its handbook at COP26 advising governments on how they can cool their cities down.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

International envoy warns of Bosnia breakup amid tensions

Dodik, the Bosnian Serb member of the presidency, has for years been advocating for the separation of the Bosnian Serb mini-state and having it become part of Serbia.

Climate

David Attenborough asks world leaders to ‘rewrite our story’ at COP26

An emotive speech delivered by Sir David Attenborough compelled world leaders to ‘rewrite our story’ at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

Climate

What is COP26 and why is it so important?

We answer the most frequently asked questions about this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

Climate

UN report on climate change warns of 'code red for humanity'

The new report by the UN Environment Programme warns that plans submitted by 120 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions fall woefully short of what is truly needed to avert global warming.