United nations organisation latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the United Nations Organisation:

Recent News

  1. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for global ceasefire: On March 23, 2020, the UN Secretary-General called for a global ceasefire to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: UN News)
  2. UN launches appeal for $10 billion to combat COVID-19: The UN has launched an appeal for $10 billion to support its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing medical supplies, food, and shelter to those affected. (Source: UN News)
  3. UN Security Council adopts resolution on COVID-19: On April 2, 2020, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on COVID-19, calling for international cooperation and coordination to combat the pandemic. (Source: UN News)
  4. UN agencies launch joint appeal for $1.2 billion to support refugees and migrants: The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a joint appeal for $1.2 billion to support refugees and migrants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: UN News)
  5. UN General Assembly adopts resolution on climate change: On December 11, 2019, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on climate change, urging countries to take urgent action to address the crisis. (Source: UN News)

Upcoming Events

  1. UN Climate Change Conference (COP26): The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from November 9-20, 2020. (Source: UNFCCC)
  2. UN General Assembly 75th Session: The 75th session of the UN General Assembly is scheduled to take place from September 15 to December 18, 2020. (Source: UN News)
  3. UN Human Rights Council 45th Session: The 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council is scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 20, 2020. (Source: OHCHR)

Recent Reports and Publications

  1. UN World Happiness Report 2020: The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has released the UN World Happiness Report 2020, which ranks countries by their happiness levels. (Source: SDSN)
  2. UN Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report 2019: The UNDP has released its Human Development Report 2019, which highlights the challenges and opportunities for sustainable development. (Source: UNDP)
  3. UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report 2019: The UNEP has released its Emissions Gap Report 2019, which highlights the need for urgent action to address climate change. (Source: UNEP)

Recent Awards and Recognitions

  1. UN Secretary-General António Guterres wins the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize: On October 9, 2020, the Nobel Committee announced that UN Secretary-General António Guterres had won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace and security. (Source: Nobel Prize)
  2. UN agencies win awards for their work on climate change and sustainable development: The UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) have won awards for their work on climate change and sustainable development. (Source: UN News)

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