Discussions around promoting greater inclusion of people with disabilities in society topped the agenda at the United Nations on Wednesday.

Letter from the President of the General Assembly & President Security Council on Secretary-General Nomination- Candidate: RAFAEL MARIANO GROSSI ...

The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. More than 1,000 people have reportedly ...

Today’s dialogue on the dangers and complexities of reporting from the Occupied Palestinian Territory holds tragic relevance. Journalists in Gaza have been facing the same risks and realities as the ...

Our world is becoming increasingly urban. Cities are now home to 45 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, according to UN DESA’s World Urbanization Prospects 2025: Summary of Results, ...

The Second World Summit for Social Development which concluded last month in Doha, was designed with inclusion at its core. Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, ...

Free Prior and Informed Consent – An Indigenous Peoples’ right and a good practice for local communities – FAO 14 October 2016 This Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) Manual is designed as a tool ...

This was the Official United Nations World-Wide Web page of the Fourth World Conference on Women, set up by the FWCW Secretariat with the technical support of the United Nations Development Programme ...

The world can end AIDS – if everyone’s rights are protected. With human rights at the centre, with communities in the lead, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The substantial ...

The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, ...

Democracy draws its strength from people: their voices, their choices, and their participation in shaping their societies. It flourishes when rights are protected, particularly for those most often ...

Counter-Terrorism Compact in Review March-April 2025 Learn more about our activities in March-April 2025 ...