
U.N. raises concerns about human rights records in over 40 nations
A quarter of all humanity lives today in places that are affected by conflict and usually it's the civilians 'who suffer the most.'
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A quarter of all humanity lives today in places that are affected by conflict and usually it's the civilians 'who suffer the most.'
The U.N.'s special envoy to Syria says an effective response to the earthquake "was hampered in part" by the war.
Fresh snowfall, freezing temperatures and a disrupted cross-border operation added to the despair, frustration and anger.
A new report finds a clear connection between more violence and corruption as the world becomes a less peaceful place.
It is a fight that spans the continent and entangles international organizations, border security and others.
The border crossing allows the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to provide food, medicine and other basic items to the 4.1 million mainly displaced inhabitants of Syria's northwest Idlib province.
Most of the world's 8 billion inhabitants prefer to stay within their nation of birth, but almost 1-in-20 have left that behind.
Journalists, lawyers, activists, fact checkers, regulators and others have been using a new tool to fight disinformation.
Obstructed by Russia's demands, the U.N. Security Council agreed to a six-month entension for cross-border humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria.
Prompted by its own paralysis over Syria and Ukraine, the U.N. moved to prevent abuse of power by Russia and other permanent Security Council members.
The U.N. approved a compromise to keep open Syria's last non-government controlled border crossing for aid.
Despite the pandemic, the number of people fleeing for safety around the world rose to almost 82.4 million last year.
With U.S.-Russia tensions nearing Cold War-era dimensions, the leaders turned to Swiss diplomacy to improve relations.
Ten U.N. agencies use blockchain and most others plan to despite environmental issues, data privacy, and cyber risks.
Syrian representatives, dogged by mistrust from an almost decade-long civil war, began a fourth round of peace talks on a new system of governance.
At least 5,554 people were killed or wounded last year because they stepped on a land mine or other unexploded devices from war, a new report found.