Global aid cuts pose 'threat of major backsliding' with maternal deaths
The loss of funding could unravel major progress since 2000 in reducing women's deaths during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Israel urged to stop shooting at and ensure safety of U.N. peacekeepers
The U.N. and dozens of nations demanded Israel stop firing at U.N. peacekeepers while attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Majority of nations pass measure setting up U.N. vote on 'killer robots'
A first-of-its-kind provision cites an 'urgent need' for nations to address concerns about autonomous weapons systems.
Reprisals against human rights defenders cited among 42 nations
A new report's evidence of threats and retaliation extends to 12 of the U.N. Human Rights Council's 47 member nations.
CITES tightens rules to protect wildlife trade on dozens of species
The summit is held once every three years to examine protections for wild animals and plants traded internationally.
Experts say Myanmar's foreign arms trade fuels human rights abuses
A U.N. fact-finding mission urged the international community to sever ties with Myanmar’s military.
China tries to ease debt trap worries about its 'Belt and Road' program
Despite fears about being weighed down with too much debt, developing nations embraced the infusion of Chinese cash.
U.N. expert group warns of risk to data-carrying underwater cables
Data worth an estimated US$10 trillion — equal to twice Japan's GDP — moves through underwater cables every day.
Anti-corruption movement is betting on 'the power of people's pressure'
Corruption has wide-ranging impacts. Transparency International says ordinary people can fight back.
The United Nations has led 76 investigations in the past 55 years
With demands growing for the U.N. chief to appoint an investigation into Jamal Khashoggi's murder, a review by Arete News found just eight previous instances of such an order.
Fear of retaliation or job loss discourages U.N. whistleblowing
A new review of U.N. whistleblowing policies and practices by the U.N.'s Joint Inspection Unit showed little improvement from retaliation cases reported more than a decade earlier.
Myanmar democratic push at a 'standstill' with military-led abuses
A U.N. panel identified six Myanmar military leaders it said should be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims.
Human rights experts urge prosecution in Myanmar 'genocide'
A panel of U.N. human rights investigators proposed assigning 'an independent, impartial mechanism' to collect evidence.
Experts detail atrocities against Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar
Three independent human rights experts traveled to Bangladesh to meet with newly arrived Rohingya refugees.
Refugee agency settles 'longest-running U.N. whistleblower case'
A 15-year case of retaliation against a whistleblowing former U.N. investigator finally ended in a settlement.
Targeting NCDs, U.N. health agency panel balks at tax on sugary drinks
A World Health Organization commission ratcheted up the pressure in a fight against neglected chronic diseases.