Community dialogues build trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Community dialogues build trust in Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lawsonagbluluf… Thu, 03/09/2026 - 08:51 03 September 2026

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Secretary-General of ASEAN to Participate in the DEFA Foresight and Strategic Cooperation Forum in Hong Kong

At the invitation of Mr. John Luo, Deputy Chairman of the ASEAN–Hong Kong Economic and Trade Center (AHKETC), Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn will lead the ASEAN Secretariat’s delegation to participate in the 2026 DEFA Foresight and Strategic Cooperation Pre-Summit Forum, in Hong K The…

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Invest in World of Safety, Dignity for All Women, Girls, Secretary-General Urges, as Trust Fund Marks Thirtieth Anniversary

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the thirtieth anniversary of the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls, observed today:

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Humanity Speeding Past 1.5°C Climate Limit, Secretary-General Warns, Urging Immediate Action, in Message on Launch of Environment Report

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the launch of the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) overshoot report:

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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Attacks across Ukraine in recent days have caused significant civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure, including in Kyiv and Odesa. Humanitarian Coordinator Matthias Schmale cited a growing pattern of strikes on shopping malls, warehouses, railway and energy infrastructure, stress…

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Desperate Conditions across Occupied Territory Worsen amid Aid Shortfalls, Approaching Winter, Palestinian Rights Committee Hears

Desperate conditions prevail throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People heard today, as humanitarian actors detailed inadequate funding to address dire need as another winter threatens to make things even worse.

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UN Women statement for International Equal Pay Day 2026

On International Equal Pay Day, UN Women stands with women workers everywhere calling for equal pay for work of equal value.

UN-Women

World News in Brief: US-Iran war intensifies, aid for Myanmar, casualties in Ukraine

Fighting between the United States and Iran has sharply escalated after a month-long lull, with the two sides exchanging strikes as fears grow over further civilian casualties.

UN News

Repression of political opposition surges in post-election Zambia

Following Zambia’s contested presidential and parliamentary elections almost three weeks ago, the crackdown on political opposition has intensified, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country, according to a UN Human Rights Council-appointed expert.

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Sudan: Air attack destroys food aid for families in South Kordofan

Two truckloads of food aid destined for hungry families in South Kordofan state, Sudan, were destroyed in an aerial attack over the weekend, the World Food Progamme (WFP) said on Wednesday.

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‘Don’t give up’: Syrian women’s ongoing search for the missing

Yasmin Al-Mashaan lost five brothers during more than a decade of conflict in Syria. Two were forcibly disappeared. Three were killed during peaceful demonstrations or by snipers loyal to the Bashar Al-Assad regime.

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Nepal floods: 43,000 women and girls need immediate humanitarian assistance

Remarks by Christine Arab, UN Women Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

UN-Women

Urgent needs persist three weeks after earthquake in Colombia

MSF teams are providing people with care in Valle del Cauca, Chocó, and Risaralda, departments of Colombia where the earthquake response has been more limited.

MSF

How conflict is experienced across three generations of Lebanese women

UN Women spoke with Lebanese women and girls to understand how the trauma, loss, and realities of conflict are shaping their lives.

UN-Women

2025 Special Report on Weapon contamination and victim assistance

ICRC

Can sport create new opportunities for Djibouti’s youth?

2 September, 2026 Share this: facebook twitter email print Djibouti, 2 September 2026 (ECA) - For young people in Djibouti, sporting skills and passion could translate into new professional opportunities. Those opportunities extend beyond professional athletes to coaching, education, management, ma…

Regional Commissions

African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern healthcare

African Traditional Medicine Day 2026: Bridging ancient wisdom and modern healthcare nazrievf@who.int Wed, 02/09/2026 - 07:38 02 September 2026

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The Africa Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and Early Action (AMHEWAS) Programme

Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Africa through a network of national and regional situation rooms.

UNISDR

Press Conference by Security Council President on Work Programme for September

The Security Council will aim to act on issues concerning Haiti, Iran and Sudan in September, the representative of France, its President for the month, told correspondents at a Headquarters press conference today, while noting that world leaders will soon gather in the same building to address the…

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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

A UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) report released today says victims of Afghanistan’s decades-long armed conflict continue to face severe physical, psychological, social and economic consequences, while lacking access to justice, adequate assistance or acknowledgement of their sufferin…

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The fatherhood programme challenging gender norms

Meet fathers from Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco who are embracing the joys of caregiving – to the benefit of their families and themselves.

UN-Women

Global Institutions Must Reflect Today’s Realities, Secretary-General Tells Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Urging Stronger Multilateralism

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, in Bishkek today:

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South Africa: ICRC president visits Pretoria as part of global effort to build political commitment to international humanitarian law

ICRC

Zambia and Southern Africa urged to accelerate green industrialisation and build regional value chains

31 August, 2026 Share this: facebook twitter email print Lusaka, Zambia, 31 August 2026 (ECA) — Stakeholders have urged Zambia and Southern African countries to accelerate green and inclusive industrialisation by ensuring that the exploitation of natural resources including renewable energy results…

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Masato Kanda Reelected ADB President for 5-Year Term

ADB President Masato Kanda received unanimous support for a second term as ADB President from the members of ADB’s Board of Governors voting in the recently concluded election. His new term runs for 5 years beginning 24 November 2026.

Asian Development Bank

Public Forum 2026 programme is now available

This year’s Public Forum, entitled Powering the Future, will feature 113 sessions – with a focus on trade in services – from 15 to 17 September. Sessions are organized by WTO member governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations, academia and international organizations, with many sessions…

WTO

General Assembly Marks International Day against Nuclear Tests, Adopts Texts Establishing Observances for ‘Greening the Planet’, Safe AI

Meeting to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests 35 years after the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site, speakers in the General Assembly today used the occasion to reflect on why testing moratoria must be upheld, as they also adopted resolutions related to greening the planet,…

UN Press

New equipment strengthens the capacity of Guinea-Bissau’s National Ophthalmology Service

New equipment strengthens the capacity of Guinea-Bissau’s National Ophthalmology Service damaria@who.int Mon, 31/08/2026 - 15:30 28 August 2026

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Womenʼs integrated cancer services: A blueprint for the future of womenʼs health in Africa

Womenʼs integrated cancer services: A blueprint for the future of womenʼs health in Africa mtabi@who.int Mon, 31/08/2026 - 14:32 Cancer, particularly cervical and breast cancers continues to exact an unacceptable toll on women, families and health systems across the World Health Organization (WHO)…

WHO

Alysa Liu: ‘I know my worth’

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu on joy, feminism, friendship over rivalry, and joining forces with UN Women to stand up to stereotypes that shape how women and girls experience sport.

UN-Women

‘Slavery is not a thing of the past’: UN supports call for reparations

Slavery is not just a thing of the past. Its effects continue to be felt in systemic inequality and racism. This was reiterated on Monday by the UN Committee against Racial Discrimination (CERD) as the world marks the International Day of People of African Descent.

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Invest in health: ECA trains four countries to make the economic case for health spending

31 August, 2026 Share this: facebook twitter email print Addis Ababa, 31 August 2026 (ECA) - The African Center of Statistics (ACS) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) this week opened a five-day workshop for delegates from Botswana, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Togo, aimed at giving heal…

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