MEETINGS COVERAGE
Summaries of official meetings and events at UN Headquarters and overseas conferences.
Marking the fourth anniversary of the bloody conflict still raging in Ukraine, the General Assembly today adopted a resolution demanding an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire, as delegates voiced varying degrees of hope and scepticism ...
As the Russian Federation’s war on Ukraine enters its fifth year, the Security Council today heard that ongoing diplomatic efforts must first yield an immediate ceasefire, and then a lasting peace, to finally end the widespread suffering wrought ...
The General Assembly’s Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) opened its first resumed session today to consider key matters under its purview, including issues related to the Organization’s liquidity crisis, the geographical diversity ...
As Sudan marks “1,000 days of a brutal war,” the Security Council heard today that women and girls are enduring horrific sexual violence, as a civil society briefer issued a blunt warning: “Unless you act now, you will have more blood on your ...
While the Security Council heard today that a window exists for Israelis and Palestinians to move away from the conflict and suffering that have long defined their relationship, speakers also warned that this opportunity is neither assured nor ...
With Libya’s political process still at a “deadlock” and pressures mounting nationwide, the Security Council met today amid renewed calls for nationally driven efforts to advance unity, stability and elections.
The United Nations Secretary-General warned today that the enduring legacy of colonialism — marked by entrenched economic exploitation, racism, inequality and exclusion from decision-making — continues to shape the realities of the world’s 17 ...
Welcoming a comprehensive agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces two weeks ago, UN experts and Council members encouraged that country to stay on the path of inclusive political transition, with full ...
The General Assembly today appointed 40 members recommended by the Secretary-General to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI), following a request from the United States that the vote to do so be on the ...
PRESS RELEASES
Press releases from the main United Nations bodies, as well as offices and departments of the Secretariat.
On 24 February 2026, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the ...
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has appointed Taija Kontinen-Sharp of Finland as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lesotho, with the host Government’s approval.
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, as delivered by Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary A. DiCarlo, to the Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine, in New York today:
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan.
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Conference on Disarmament, in Geneva today:
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks for the Portail des Nations [UN Geneva Visitor Centre], in Geneva today:
The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today:
The Independent Audit Advisory Committee of the United Nations held its Seventy-third session from 18 to 20 February, at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Human Rights Council, in Geneva today:
On 5 December 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to consider the final report of the Panel of Experts on Libya, submitted in accordance with paragraph ...
