The UN champions LGBTQI+ rights through global action. From empowering transgender individuals in Brazil to fostering dialogue in Viet Nam and supporting legal reforms in Albania, the UN is working to build a more inclusive world.
The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
There is no space for hate in a peaceful future. Marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, June 18, we look at how UN Country Teams (UNCT) on the ground are at the forefront of combatting hate speech. Embedded in their national context and communities, UN entities are uniquely placed to support public spaces that are diverse, inclusive and safe. They work hand-in-hand with governments, civil society, youth groups, media and others to advance human rights and combat discrimination in all its forms.
In Saudi Arabia, land stewardship is an indispensable part of economy and identity. Over the years, rapid development and overgrazing, combined with rising temperatures have threatened soil quality and biodiversity, and exacerbated water scarcity.
Active in every part of Ukraine, 24 UN entities and 3,000 personnel are working alongside state authorities and local communities to address immediate humanitarian needs and, in tandem, pave the way to recovery, reconstruction, and development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.
“It’s climate crunch time” when it comes to tackling rising carbon emissions, the UN Secretary-General said at the American Natural History Museum in New York on Wednesday, stressing that while the need for global action is unprecedented, so too are the opportunities for prosperity and sustainable development.
In the face of mounting climate and environmental challenges, Jordan's women and youth are turning adversity into opportunities for change and progress.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
At the closing of the SIDS4 conference, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed highlights the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda as a roadmap to resilient prosperity for Small Island Developing States.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Cabo Verde face unique challenges in their pursuit of sustainable development. However, their vibrant blue economies offer immense potential for growth and innovation. The United Nations, under the guidance of Resident Coordinator Patricia Portela de Souza, has mobilized a collaborative effort to support Cabo Verde’s path towards sustainable development.
