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At a townhall meeting during the UN's women's rights conference, Secretary-General António Guterres praised civil society groups fighting for gender equality and pledged his unwavering support against growing global backlash. His message was clear: never give up.
Professional footballers who fled war and persecution as children have united to form a symbolic UN team, proving what's possible when displaced people find safety and opportunity. Led by Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, the squad features Real Madrid players and other pros whose families escaped conflict.
After navigating a dangerous detour around conflict zones, UN trucks loaded with food, medicine, and supplies finally reached two isolated cities in Sudan. More than 130,000 people who've been largely cut off from help for over two years are now receiving lifesaving aid.
Barham Salih, who fled Iraq as a teenager, now serves as UN High Commissioner for Refugees overseeing protection for 117 million displaced people. He's launching an ambitious plan to cut long-term displacement by half within a decade.
Ethiopia is teaming up with UN-Habitat to deliver affordable homes and build sustainable cities as the nation experiences rapid urban growth. The partnership brings global expertise and innovative financing to address housing needs while creating jobs.
Nearly 4,500 UN police officers from 80 countries are gathering this week to strengthen peacekeeping through community-focused policing that rebuilds trust after conflict. Their work proves that lasting peace requires more than silencing weapons.
Over 1,000 leaders gathered at the UN to tackle healthcare gaps facing Indigenous communities globally. The forum marks 25 years of placing Indigenous voices at the center of international action.
A Ukrainian contractor and a Uruguayan sergeant will receive the UN's highest peacekeeping honor for extraordinary courage under fire. Both men risked their lives to save others during violent conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
More than 11,000 seafarers trapped in the Gulf for months are finally heading home after a peace agreement reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The UN-led operation marks the end of a humanitarian crisis that left thousands stuck at sea.
India celebrates its 75-year legacy of UN peacekeeping as Major Abhilasha Barak becomes the third Indian woman to win the prestigious Military Gender Advocate Award. The country continues to lead global peace efforts with over 4,200 personnel currently serving in conflict zones worldwide.
Billions lack adequate housing, but new UN research reveals what's working. From Brazil's upgraded favelas to Thailand's community-led projects, countries are solving housing crises without displacing residents.
UN Tourism just launched its first-ever African innovation office in Morocco, creating a permanent base to support startups, skills development, and digital transformation across the continent's booming tourism sector. The move comes as Africa welcomed 81 million tourists in 2025, up 8% from the year before.
A UN food investment program helped design 43 projects across 44 countries in 2025, securing nearly $8 billion to strengthen food systems and fight rising hunger. Global hunger dropped slightly to 8.2% in 2024, offering hope even as 673 million people still face food insecurity.
Despite deadly attacks and constant danger, 10,000 UN peacekeepers are staying in southern Lebanon to deliver food, medicine, and hope to 2,000 villagers who refuse to leave their homes. Their commitment shows how compassion persists even in the world's most dangerous places.
Artificial intelligence has predicted the structures of over 200 million proteins and is revolutionizing disease detection and drug development worldwide. A new UN report shows AI is helping doctors catch breast cancer earlier and enabling health workers in developing countries to provide better care in local languages.
Morocco just launched Africa's first permanent UN Tourism innovation office, a bold move to help the continent capture more of the $1.4 trillion global tourism market. The Rabat-based hub will support startups, speed up digital transformation, and build skills across African nations.
A new UN report reveals we're spending $7.3 trillion destroying nature while investing just $220 billion to protect it. But there's a clear roadmap to flip this trend and unlock massive economic benefits.
Within 72 hours of declaring an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, UN agencies airlifted 30 tons of medical supplies and deployed peacekeepers to protect vulnerable communities. Despite facing a rare virus strain with no vaccine, thousands of health workers are racing to contain the outbreak while feeding millions already facing hunger.
China eliminated extreme poverty by 2020, beating the UN's 2030 target by ten years and lifting more people out of hardship than any nation in history. The achievement is reshaping what's possible for poverty reduction worldwide.
The UN confirms that reducing methane from fossil fuels requires little to no cost while delivering immediate climate benefits. Officials are calling for rapid implementation of proven solutions, especially in top-emitting countries.
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