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UN slams EU Commission over protection of people with disabilities

The chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities claims that a draft EU regulation on the cross-border protection of adults conflicts with several provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - the Commission disagrees.

Green News

Top UN court sets date for landmark climate change hearings

The outcome of these hearings could influence rulings in all future climate legal cases.

Gaza

Health officials in Gaza report first case of polio in 25 years

Antonio Guterres says Gaza is in "humanitarian freefall" and calls for pause in fighting so aid agencies can deliver 1.6 million doses of the nOPV2 polio vaccine to the strip.

Culture news

Humble Braga: Meet the man changing a city one initiative at a time

Braga's mayor Ricardo Rio comes across as a humble Portuguese public servant, but he is a true force for making culture the fourth pillar of sustainable development.

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Tech News

UN committee approves first cybercrime treaty despite opposition

The treaty faces widespread opposition from human rights groups and a coalition of tech companies.

USA

UN chief calls for action to curb extreme heat

The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for international cooperation to meet climate targets and to better protect billions exposed to the effects of extreme heat.

Health news

Nearly 40 million with HIV in 2023 with a death a minute, says UN

A new United Nations report shows that progress in solving the AIDs crisis has slowed with a person dying every minute of AIDs-related causes.

Europe News

UN report: AIDS could end by 2030 if world leaders increase funding

A new report was released by UNAIDS on Monday saying the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to fund initiatives and protect human rights.

Tech News

UN chief warns of rising cybersecurity incidents

UN Secretary General António Guterres warned that cyber threats have become “disturbingly common”.

Climate

Which countries are most supportive of a fossil fuel phaseout?

The biggest ever public survey on climate change shows widespread support for stronger action.

Sudan

Sudan accuses UAE of fueling war in the country

Over 14,000 people have been killed and 33,000 injured in the conflict raging since early 2023, according to the UN.

Green News

Gaza environmental damage ‘unprecedented’: 7 takeaways from UN report

The new assessment from UNEP follows a call from the State of Palestine to take stock of the environmental damage.

Europe News

Ukraine Recovery Conference pledges support for energy infrastructure

United Nations Development Programme and World Bank discuss how the recovery of Ukraine will look like.

World News

Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 9 UN staff members

The detentions come as a US-led coalition is increasing financial pressure and airstrikes against the rebels.

Switzerland

Leaders more interested in power than ending conflict: top UN official

The United Nations' Martin Griffiths also said that humanitarian workers in conflict areas are bearing the consequences of political failures.

Green News

Ban fossil fuel advertising worldwide, UN chief urges

António Guterres called fossil fuel companies the ‘godfathers of climate chaos’ being ‘aided and abetted’ by advertising and PR companies.

Israel

Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire efforts

Doctors Without Borders says at least 70 bodies and 300 wounded people, mostly women and children, have been brought to a hospital in central Gaza since Tuesday.

Climate

World likely to temporarily pass 1.5C limit by 2028, UN warns

It's also likely that at least one of the next five years will set a new temperature record, the World Meteorological Organization has said.

Tech News

AI is 'changing our world and our lives,' UN chief says

The UN telecommunications agency has kicked off its annual AI for Good conference.

Gaza

Fighting rages in Gaza despite ICJ ruling Israel offensive must stop

The UN Security Council, meanwhile, approved a resolution that condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and UN personnel.