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Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground - but vaccination remains the “most effective defence”, the UN health agency said on Tuesday.

UNAA NSW President, Dr Patricia Jenkings, and the entire UNAA NSW board are deeply saddened by the violent attack that occurred last night at Bondi Beach

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the “heinous deadly attack” on Sunday against Jewish families gathered in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate Hanukkah.

UNAA NSW awards Life Membership to Dr Patricia Jenkings and Major General (Ret’d) Tim Ford AO, recognising their outstanding leadership, service and impact on the UN community in NSW.

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert committee has again confirmed that there is no causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), following a new review of global scientific evidence.

With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic late payments are hampering the world body’s ability to function, even as sweeping cuts move forward through the General Assembly’s main budget committee.

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.

World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025 shines a spotlight on building resilient communities through the Tsunami Ready Programme - a global effort to turn awareness into action.

Journalists risk their lives every day to bring facts to light, yet most attacks against them go unpunished.

World Cities Day (31 October) shines a spotlight on how data-driven decision-making, technology, and artificial intelligence can improve urban life and support recovery from ongoing shocks and crises. This year’s theme centers on promoting people-centred smart cities, emphasizing the importance of placing human needs at the core of urban innovation.

Australia’s Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, delivered the Ministerial Address at our flagship conference “UN at 80: Shaping Our Future Together” held in Sydney on 22 October 2025.

This year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information (28 September) emphasizes the urgent need for timely, comprehensive, and cross-border access to environmental data in the digital age

His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia has addressed the UN General Assembly - watch the full video here.

A landmark UN treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity on the high seas has now met the required 60 ratifications for entry into force, clearing the way for it to take effect in January 2026

World leaders are converging on United Nations Headquarters along the East River in Manhattan for what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential annual gatherings in recent memory

Peace is not just a vision; it is a call to action that we can all answer by promoting understanding, respect and justice in our daily lives

Sub-Saharan Africa has taken a cautious but critical step toward greater health self-reliance as locally produced HIV medicines and diagnostic tests begin reaching national programmes – including, for the first time, procurement of African-made treatment for Mozambique.

Members of the UNAA NSW community gathered at Government House for a very special reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales and Patron of UNAA NSW. The reception was held in recognition of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary

Women and girls of African descent embody strength and potential, but face deep-rooted marginalization due to racial, gender, and socio-economic barriers. They often lack access to quality education, healthcare, and leadership roles, yet they continue to lead, excel, and advocate for justice.

Throughout history and around the world, humans have had a close relationship with horses for transport, for work and for sport.