Headlines at a glance
16 December 2015
Some 150 million migrants now participating in global workforce – new UN labour agency report
Opium production in Myanmar and Laos are stable at high levels, new UN report shows
Economic development in Brazil should not come at the expense of human rights – UN expert
Urgent support needed to provide health services for 15 million people in Yemen – UN
‘Show unprecedented vision to make peace,’ senior UN official tells Israeli, Palestinian leaders
As wars, floods and droughts displace millions, UN refugee agency urges tackling root causes
As hunger grips Malawi, UNICEF embarks on countrywide screening for malnutrition
15 December 2015
South Sudan: more UN peacekeepers to be sent in to protect civilians amid ceasefire violations
Security Council renews UN peacekeeping force in Abyei for another five months
Amid escalating hate speech against Muslims, UN rights officials denounce intolerance, incitement
Despite progressive laws, gender-based violence ‘pervasive’ in South Africa, UN expert warns
Two-year conflict has led to ‘unrelenting crisis’ for South Sudan’s children, UN agencies warn
UN rights chief urges Cuba to halt harassment of activists and respect human rights
Yemen: UN-sponsored peace talks kick off as ceasefire goes into effect
Burundi: UN urges immediate action to stop ‘senseless’ violence
14 December 2015
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Referendum held in much of Central African Republic despite disruptions – UN peacekeeping chief
Ban hails Paris climate accord as ‘health insurance policy for the planet’
Two billion move out of extreme poverty over 25 years – UN flagship development report
In Kabul, UN political chief pledges continued support for Afghanistan
Some 1.8 million newborn deaths a year in South-East Asia are preventable – UN health agency
UN agencies relaunch winter aid programme to support vulnerable Syrian children in Jordan
12 December 2015
Ban urges peaceful, credible vote ahead of constitutional referendum in Central African Republic
Afghanistan: Security Council condemns Taliban attack near Spanish embassy in Kabul
UN calls on global community to ensure access to affordable, quality health services for all
COP21: UN chief hails new climate change agreement as ‘monumental triumph’
11 December 2015
Libyan parties set 16 December as date to sign political agreement – UN envoy
Burundi: Ban condemns attacks on military camps; urges stakeholders to uphold rule of law
Ceasefire in Homs has ‘great value’ in showing a nationwide truce in Syria is possible – UN envoy
Women in US lagging behind in human rights, UN experts report after ‘myth-shattering’ visit
Ongoing border blockade on imports sends food and fuel prices ‘skyrocketing’ in Nepal – UN
International Mountain Day: new UN study reveals disturbing hunger trends in highland areas
As Central African Republic prepares to vote, UN rights chief warns of inter-communal strife
Viet Nam: UN rights office alarmed at series of attacks against human rights defenders
COP21: encouraged by climate talks, Ban urges negotiators to ‘make final decisions for humanity’
10 December 2015
UN human rights chief calls for DPR Korea to be referred to International Criminal Court
UN and Singapore agree to develop information management tool for peacekeeping operations
UN human rights chief hails end of death penalty in Mongolia
‘We can consign rabies to the history books’ with new plan to eliminate virus – UN health agency
Powerful El Niño intensifying in Asia and the Pacific region – UN
World economic growth falls below last forecast, only modest improvement foreseen – UN
Senior UN official appeals to donors to aid 53,000 displaced by attacks on Lake Chad islands
Yemen: UN delivers life-saving food aid to nearly 150,000 besieged residents in Taiz
Fundamental freedoms ‘inalienable and inherent – now and always,’ UN says on Human Rights Day
COP21: UN chief calls on civil society to keep governments accountable on climate commitments
Afghanistan: UN mission condemns Taliban attack at Kandahar Airport
9 December 2015
National policies on trade and agriculture key to tackling food security – UN agency
In Finland, Ban urges open dialogue to prevent polarization and racism against asylum-seekers
Compelling moments from 2015, told by UN human rights experts
UN marks first International Day to commemorate victims of genocide; the ‘crime of crimes’
FEATURE: UN champions prevention as best hope for eliminating violence against women
On Anti-Corruption Day, UN says ending ‘corrosive’ crime can boost sustainable development
UN Security Council adopts first-ever resolution on youth, peace and security
New report signals ‘significant progress’ towards malaria elimination – UN health agency
UN agencies launch $1.98 billion humanitarian appeal for Africa’s crises-hit Sahel region
COP21: efforts advance on reaching climate change agreement, says top UN official
8 December 2015
Armed groups pose ‘critical threat’ to stability in Central Africa, UN envoy tells Security Council
UN health agency outlines global trends and looks ahead to 2030 targets
Nepal: UN aid agencies and partners appeal for access to life-saving medical supplies
UN agency urges Jordan to allow 12,000 desperate Syrian refugees stranded at border
UN begins testing data collection system to help track, curb attacks against health workers
Syria: UNICEF plans to reach 2.6 million children with winter supplies and cash assistance
COP21: grassroots organizations spotlight women’s voices at UN climate conference
Ethiopia: UN urges support to mitigate most devastating drought in 30 years
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