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Gaza: Strikes on houses and tents responsible for over half of deaths this week
More than half the people killed in Gaza over the past week were in shelters and residential buildings, the UN human rights office OHCHR said on Thursday.
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International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May
The unrestricted exploitation of wildlife has led to the disappearance of many animal species at an alarming rate, destroying Earth's biological diversity and upsetting the ecological balance.
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Gaza: Aid trucks still waiting for Israeli green light inside enclave
UN aid workers said on Wednesday that they are still waiting for permission from Israel to distribute five trucks worth of lifesaving relief that was allowed into Gaza at the start of the week, after an 11-week blockade.
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Nations adopt historic pledge to guard against future pandemics
After three years of negotiations sparked by the COVID-19 crisis, countries have adopted the world’s first-ever international agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics
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Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all
Three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits or seeds for human use as food depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators
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UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption – but it’s a ‘drop in the ocean’
The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israel’s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade – but significantly more is needed.
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Embrace the Spirit of Fair Play
19 May 2025 marks the inaugural World Fair Play Day, a celebration dedicated to promoting sports practiced in the spirit of friendship, solidarity, tolerance, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
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Libya’s fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli
A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives
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Secretary-General's remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Future of Peacekeeping
At the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting in Berlin, António Guterres said now more than ever, the world needs peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s realities and tomorrow’s challenges.
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UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency
The Buddha's teachings of compassion, tolerance and selfless service resonate deeply with the values of the United Nations. In an era of profound global challenges, these timeless principles must guide our shared path forward
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Honoring Vesak in a Time of Global Challenges
The Buddha's teachings of compassion, tolerance and selfless service resonate deeply with the values of the United Nations. In an era of profound global challenges, these timeless principles must guide our shared path forward
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Shared spaces: Creating bird-friendly cities and communities
World Migratory Bird Day - observed on 10 May and 11 October – promotes the importance of a healthy coexistence between humans and birds by focusing on creating bird-friendly communities and cities.
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Guterres welcomes election of Pope Leo ‘at a time of great global challenges’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the announcement of a new Pope on Thursday.
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To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war
The United Nations has designated 8 and 9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation, to honour the memory of the millions who lost their lives during the Second World War and to reflect on their profound sacrifices
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‘Alarming’ slowdown in human development - could AI provide answers?
A UN study released on Tuesday finds that used in the right way, artificial intelligence could be a powerful tool to improve millions of lives.
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Digital Future, Human Values
The 2025 Human Development Report is the third installment in a trilogy exploring the complex of intensifying polarization and widespread digitalization.
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‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir.
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Protecting forests for a sustainable future
we highlight the vital role forests play in sustaining our planet’s health, climate balance, and human well-being.
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Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive
The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.
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World Press Freedom Day 3 May
Media outlets are grappling with how to balance AI use with maintaining good practices and audience trust and engagement
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