UNESCO announces Nicaragua's withdrawal from UN cultural body in protest over press freedom award.

United Nations officials have circulated proposals for a consolidation of its operations and other reforms to root out ...

Promoting respect for labour rights is core to the work of the United Nations Global Compact. Respect for workers’ rights and compliance with labour standards are the foundation of decent work.

Syria’s new three-starred flag raised at UN Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani raised the country’s new three-starred flag at the United Nations headquarters. Calls for more aid ...

Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009. The Day recognizes the Earth and its ecosystems as humanity's common ...

21 April 2025 - Representing the largest international annual gathering of Indigenous Peoples with around 1,000 participants, the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous ...

The covers of both the zinc coffin and the wooden one bear a cross and the papal coat of arms. Francis’ coat of arms ... The World Food Program and the United Nations refugee agency will slash jobs ...

Ladner United Church is in need of a spruce up and is looking for some help from the community. Money is being sought to pay for a fresh coat of paint on the heritage building. Any donation, large or ...

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Delegates to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues – one of the largest annual gatherings at UN headquarters in New York City – may decide to move future meetings outside the United ...

At United Nations, China to Blast US for Bullying, Trade War By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - China will next week convene an informal United Nations Security Council meeting to ...