A U.N. Security Council resolution calls on Afghanistan's de factor rulers to quickly restore the rights of women and girls.
The U.N. Security Council unanimously condemned the "unprecedented" restrictions that Afghanistan's de facto rulers imposed on women and girls, including a ban against working for the world body.
Not only has the ban undermined human rights, diplomats said, but also it has undercut humanitarian principles by compromising efforts by the U.N. and other organizations to deliver food and other essential aid to Afghans.
Israel's brutal military campaign in Gaza has drawn direct criticism from all corners of the U.N. and its top officials.
Amid Russia's intensifying assault on Ukraine, observers find a sharp rise in civilian casualties and broad atrocities.
For disabled kids and their families, navigating forced displacements amid the rubble is a life-or-death challenge.
Refugees observe the 10-year anniversary of their flight to safety from Myanmar and demand a safe return.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
