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The United Nations Secretary-General has thrown his full support behind the emerging peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, signaling hope for one of the region's longest-standing conflicts. Despite remaining challenges, international momentum is building toward a historic resolution.
The UN General Assembly has passed a global commitment to strengthen pandemic preparedness, with 153 countries voting to ensure the world is better protected against future health emergencies. The declaration focuses on equitable vaccine access, stronger health systems, and early disease detection.
Forty years after declaring development a human right, the United Nations is gathering world leaders to tackle a stark reality: the world's 56,000 billionaires hold three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity. This week's summit aims to turn equity from a promise into practice.
Two major reports are helping countries rethink how they measure success beyond just money. The approach focuses on whether nations are leaving enough resources and opportunities for future generations to thrive.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres wrapped up a historic visit to Syria, calling for international support to help the war-torn nation rebuild and deliver tangible improvements for all citizens. After years of devastating conflict, Syrians are drawing on resilience and diversity to shape a peaceful future.
The minerals powering electric cars and solar panels could become forces for peace, not conflict. The UN Security Council is now asking how to turn these resources into sustainable prosperity.
The UN and Ethiopia just launched a support center in Addis Ababa that gives refugees free legal help and access to vital services. For over one million refugees calling Ethiopia home, this center could be the key to finding work and building stable lives.
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.
Ethiopia just unveiled a groundbreaking roadmap to transform refugee camps into thriving, self-sustaining communities where newcomers and locals build better lives together. The five-year plan will give over 1.1 million refugees access to education, jobs, and public services through the national system.
Young artists across Africa can now compete for a chance to showcase peace-building projects at an international forum. The Create4Peace challenge supports creatives using art, music, gaming, and fashion to unite communities.
South Korea and dozens of nations created a first-of-its-kind coalition to combat human traffickers who use AI and digital platforms to exploit victims. The move signals growing international resolve to tackle a crime that knows no borders.
After ten years of steady increases, the number of refugees worldwide fell by 3% in 2025, with nearly 15 million displaced people returning home. The UN is now pushing for a major shift to help refugees rebuild their lives instead of staying dependent on aid for years.