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Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon was the eighth secretary-general of the United Nations.
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Syria: EU pledges €560m as UN warns of 'enormous' needs
UN agencies and aid organizations have called for greater financial support to combat the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
UN says no progress on biases against women in last decade
New research suggests it will be unlikely for the world to meet the UN's gender parity goal by 2030.
UN peacekeeper killed in Mali attack
An attack in northern Mali on a UN patrol has lead to the death of one peacekeeper.
UN court says Rwandan genocide suspect unfit for trial
A UN court based in the Hague called for alternative legal procedure that does not involve conviction.
South Korea hopes to win UN Security Council seat
The bid for a UN Security Council seat is expected to face resistance from Pyongyang's allies, notably China and Russia.
Sudan: UN condemns sexual violence amid weeklong cease-fire
UN human rights chief Volker Turk called on both sides to stop sexual violence and spare civilians' lives.
UN says Russia, China sent deadly aid to Myanmar's military
Since seizing power in a 2021 coup, Myanmar's military has used the weapons "to commit atrocities," the UN said.
Iran's UN Ambassador to chair Social Forum
Iran has been chosen to chair the UN Human Rights Council's 2023 Social Forum despite massive repression in the country.
Sudan: UN seeks close to $3 billion in humanitarian aid
The United Nations estimates more than 1 million people will flee Sudan this year.
US candidate Amy Pope to head UN migration agency
Amy Pope was elected head of the IOM in a contest that saw the US pitted against Europe.
UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan
UN Special representative Volker Perthes says that helping Sudanese refugees is becoming increasingly difficult.
UN halts food aid to Tigray, cites misappropriation
Some 84% of Tigray region is in a food crisis and a UN agency says food aid was being "diverted and sold."
Why the UN can't afford to disengage with the Taliban
Working with the Taliban in Afghanistan is becoming increasingly problematic for the international body.
Ukraine updates: Swiss envoy defends ban on ammo exports
Neutrality is "part of the DNA" for the Swiss, said the Swiss envoy to Berlin. DW has the latest on the war in Ukraine.
Fact check: What to make of Lavrov's claims at the UN?
At the UN Security Council, Russia's Sergey Lavrov repeated Moscow's false accusations against the US, NATO and Ukraine.
India to overtake China as world's most populous country: UN
By the middle of the year, if not sooner, India will have more people than any other country, new UN estimates show.
Syria: Will the UN investigate its earthquake aid delays?
Syrian activists and a UN commission demand an investigation into aid delays following the February earthquakes.
UN fresh out of ideas on Afghanistan's Taliban
In a rare show of unity, the Security Council asked for an "independent assessment" on dealing with the Afghan Taliban.
UN purchases tanker to prevent Yemen oil spill
The UN had warned of the risk of a spill for years, appealing for a ship donation or loan.
Germany, UN call for Iran school poisonings probe
Schoolgirls in Iran have been reportedly poisoned. The UN and Germany have called for an investigation.
Cindy McCain will lead UN World Food Program
Cindy McCain has been tapped to lead the world's largest humanitarian organization.
Yemen aid: UN seeks $4.3 billion, but gets $1.2 billion
With funding down, operations are reduced and millions are going hungry in war-ravaged Yemen.
A woman dies every two minutes in pregnancy, childbirth: WHO
The latest report released by WHO states that almost 800 women die every day due to pregnancy or childbirth.
UN to start ratifying historic deal to protect high seas
A new UN treaty contains landmark tools for the conservation and management of the world's international waters.
Turkey earthquake: UN launches $1 billion aid appeal
The UN is seeking to help provide food, water and shelter for millions of people affected by last week's earthquake.
Is Germany becoming a 'warring party' in Ukraine?
Germany has decided to supply battle tanks to Ukraine. Does this make Germany a party to the conflict with Russia?
Haiti in turmoil as police riot over officer deaths
The Haitian government is under mounting pressure amid violent protests by police. The UN is considering sending troops.
Pakistan receives billions in foreign aid for flood relief
Donors pledged Pakistan $8 billion, hitting the target it was aiming for at a conference in Geneva.
Israel to sanction Palestinian Authority after UN vote
The UN General Assembly has backed a Palestinian request to have the ICJ probe the occupation of the West Bank.
DR Congo: UN mission moves to protect civilians
MONUSCO and the Congolese army want to counter the movements of rebels in the North-Kivu region as swiftly as possible.
Mali court sentences 46 Ivorian soldiers to jail
The court said the soldiers sought to undermine Mali's security.
What's next for the Bundeswehr in Mali?
German soldiers with the UN peacekeeping forces will leave Mali over the next year, to focus on neighboring Niger.
UN defers decision on Myanmar, Afghan Taliban seats
The move means that Myanmar's envoy, who backs the civilian government, will stay in his seat for now.
UN appeals for record emergency funds, calls aid 'lifeline'
UN experts say the number of people in need has jumped by 65 million this year and is now at 339 million worldwide.
UN rights chief says Iran must end crackdown on protesters
The UN Human Rights Council is considering an international investigation into the human rights situation in Iran.
UN weather report reveals 'chronicle of climate chaos'
Earth's warming weather and rising seas are getting worse, the World Meteorological Organization found in a new report.
UN sanctions Haiti's gang leader Jimmy Cherizier
A UN resolution calls a one-year embargo on economic resources owned or controlled by a Haitian gang leader.
Ex-Chancellor Merkel wins UN refugee prize
As chancellor, she was praised for her policy when displaced people arrived en masse, driven from Syria by civil war.
Ex-UN official held in Iran allowed to leave country
Baquer Namazi was arrested in 2016 when he traveled to Iran to see his jailed son.
Haiti officials decry 'humanitarian catastrophe' to UN
After the announcement of a fuel price hike two weeks ago, looting and violence have ensued in Haiti.
'War crimes' committed in Ukraine: UN probe
A UN commission has found evidence of executions, torture and sexual violence in areas formerly under Russian control.
Russia and climate change dominate UN meeting
At this year's UN General Assembly, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change were high on the agenda.
Olaf Scholz decries Russian invasion at UN meeting
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for greater cooperation.
UN says Venezuela committing crimes against humanity
Abuses are also rife in the south, where gold mining profits have put a target on the backs of indigenous peoples.
UN General Assembly takes on world in 'great peril'
The largest annual gathering will address a world divided by multiple crises, including the war in Ukraine.
UN calls for probe into Mahsa Amini death
The acting UN high commissioner for human rights also condemned Iran's morality police.
Is the West responsible for floods in Pakistan?
The devastation reignited debate that the West is responsible for climate change in the Global South. DW investigates.
Living standards declining in 90% of countries — UN
The UN's Human Development Index has declined globally for two years in a row for the first time in 32 years.
Roza Otunbayeva named UN's Afghanistan envoy
The former Kyrgyz leader brings more than 35 years of diplomatic experience to the role, said UN chief Antonio Guterres.
Uyghurs slam UN's China report
The UN's report on China's treatment of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang came too late for many in the Uyghur community.
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