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Nigeria reports first polio cases since 2014, highlighting urgency of immunization – UN health agency
After two children were paralyzed by polio in Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, the first cases of wild poliovirus in more than two years, the United Nations health agency today stressed the need to prioritize immunization of children in hard-to-reach areas such as the Lake Chad region, spanning several countries and often affected by conflict.
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UNESCO chief 'denounces' terrorist attack that killed dozens in Pakistan
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UN study charts extent of unregulated gold mining in Colombia, links to organized crime
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South Sudan crisis deepens as once-stable areas fall into violence – UN relief chief
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Ban congratulates Kazakhstan on its signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change
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New law a ‘direct attack’ on free expression in Maldives, UN rights expert warns
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‘You are leaders of today,’ says Ban, urging youth delegates in Argentina to back Global Goals
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Children paying ‘heaviest price’ of Yemen conflict, UNICEF warns amid reports of escalating violence
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South Sudan's government forces committed widespread violations in July fighting – UN
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Child-directed advertising must be better regulated to curb adverse impacts – UN experts
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Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal’s quake-damaged museums re-open
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Headlines at a glance
11 August
With long-term strategy, UN protects civilians in Gaza from threat of unexploded munitions
‘Let’s build bridges, not walls,’ says UN chief, urging all countries to help refugees and migrants
UN rights chief sees ‘worrying signs’ in Bulgaria’s detention regime for migrants
Syria: UN refugee agency 'gravely concerned' by attacks on civilians, internally displaced persons
10 August
South Sudan crisis deepens as once-stable areas fall into violence – UN relief chief
Supported by the UN cultural agency, Nepal’s quake-damaged museums re-open
Child-directed advertising must be better regulated to curb adverse impacts – UN experts
New law a ‘direct attack’ on free expression in Maldives, UN rights expert warns
UN study charts extent of unregulated gold mining in Colombia, links to organized crime
UNESCO chief 'denounces' terrorist attack that killed dozens in Pakistan
9 August
Measures to control yellow fever still needed despite drop in number of cases – UN health agency
Sudan: Ban welcomes signing of peace roadmap by opposition groups
‘You are leaders of today,’ says Ban, urging youth delegates in Argentina to back Global Goals
UN chief honours Nagasaki victims, urges recommitment to ‘a more secure future for all’
Ban welcomes election timetable in Somalia, says ‘milestone’ process must be fair and transparent
Children paying ‘heaviest price’ of Yemen conflict, UNICEF warns amid reports of escalating violence
As temperatures soar and taps run dry in war-ravaged Aleppo, UN warns of looming ‘catastrophe’
UN rights chief urges Maldives to retain decades-long death penalty moratorium
On International Day, UN spotlights indigenous peoples' right to education
8 August
As water and basic supplies run out in Aleppo, UN urges truce to provide humanitarian assistance
Ban hails Argentina’s commitment to UN values as illustrated by its actions
Perpetrators of sexual violence in South Sudan 'will be held accountable' – UN envoy
FEATURE SERIES: Mali and the UN Peacebuilding Fund
Pakistan: Ban condemns ‘appalling’ terrorist attack at hospital in Quetta
UN rights experts ‘gravely concerned’ by reports of reprisals against Burundian lawyers
Mali: UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in Kidal
7 August
UN chief welcomes South Sudan's acceptance of regional protection force
6 August
Yemeni peace talks enter 'new phase,' as UN envoy announces month-long pause for consultations
On anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, Ban urges all States to 'galvanize global will for disarmament'
5 August
South Sudan: UNICEF sounds alarm on ‘catastrophic’ food insecurity in country
UN chief takes part in Olympic Torch relay as global Games kick off in Rio
UN team in Jordan uses cranes to hoist relief aid to Syrian refugees at sealed border
UN convoys reach thousands affected by conflict in eastern Ukraine
Ban hails EU donation to African-led Lake Chad Basin task force combating Boko Haram
UN human rights chief deplores mass executions in Iran
4 August
In Brazil, UN chief encourages Olympic Refugee Team to 'show strength,' inspire the world
Rights experts ‘deeply disturbed’ at erosion of media freedom in Venezuela – UN human rights office
UN experts urge China to stop ill-treatment of imprisoned hunger striker
Aid agencies ready to help ease suffering in 'iconic' Aleppo, once truce is secured – UN envoy
UN agency welcomes ‘landmark step’ by North and Central American countries to protect refugees
Global food prices down slightly in July – UN agency
South Sudan's government forces committed widespread violations in July fighting – UN
3 August
In South Sudan, UN humanitarian chief calls for end to attacks against civilians, aid workers
UNESCO explores ways to apply World Heritage Convention to ‘wonders’ of open ocean
UN ‘deeply troubled’ by latest DPRK missile launch
Ban congratulates Kazakhstan on its signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change
UN agency launches smartphone app in drought-hit Malawi to fundraise for school meals
E-government a powerful tool to implement global sustainability goals, UN survey finds
Ban reiterates strong condemnation of ‘heinous’ crimes committed by ISIL in Sinjar
UN warns of escalating tension in eastern Ukraine as casualties hit highest since last August
2 August
Colombia peace accord offers chance to ‘close chapter of war once and for all’ – UN envoy
Syria: UN ‘deeply disturbed’ by reports of airstrikes on hospitals, other civilian infrastructure
In South Sudan, UN humanitarian chief calls on all parties to work together for peace
Undernutrition in Ghana takes huge human and economic toll – new UN study
‘If you want to protect your image, protect children,’ Ban tells debate on war-affected children
In Iraq, UNICEF Ambassador Ewan McGregor urges help for children 'ripped from their homes'
Some 60,000 flee recent South Sudan violence, bringing exodus to 900,000 since 2013 – UN
1 August
South Sudan: UN Mission condemns ‘unspeakable acts’ of abuse, sexual violence
Some 25,000 people displaced by military attacks in western Aleppo – UNICEF
In wake of renowned lawyer’s murder, UN experts urge Kenya to put an end to police impunity
Yemen: Focusing on local suppliers, UN agency reaches thousands more in need of food aid
UNICEF working at ‘full strength’ in north-east Nigeria, despite attack on aid convoy
UN rights chief expresses concern about Iraq's fast-tracking of executions
30 July
Yemeni peace talks extended for another week – UN envoy
On Friendship Day, Ban says lives can be enriched, future enhanced through unity and camaraderie
29 July
Security Council approves 228-strong UN police component for Burundi
South Sudan: Security Council approves two-week extension of UN Mission
DR Congo: six years on, UN envoy calls for action in Walikale mass rape
UN envoy cites urgent need to establish 48 hour pause for humanitarian access to Aleppo
Ready for Olympic Games, UN-supported refugee athletes set out for Rio
After attack on convoy, UN suspends aid delivery in areas of restive north-eastern Nigeria
UNICEF deplores ‘shocking’ attacks in northern Syria towns that leave scores of civilians dead
FEATURE: How concerned should you be about Zika?
On World Day, UN urges stronger action to shield millions from human trafficking
Breastfeeding within hour of birth provides baby’s ‘first vaccine,’ says UNICEF
UN rights office shocked by inhumane treatment of children in Australian detention centre
Gambia: UN human rights office concerned over prison sentences of opposition party
Millions worldwide trapped in vicious cycle of violence and hunger – UN
On International Tiger Day, UN calls for urgent action against illegal wildlife trade
28 July
Security Council urges cooperation among countries in West Africa and the Sahel to tackle Boko Haram
UN and OSCE experts condemn Turkey’s crackdown on media
Racism in US casts ‘dark shadow’ over rights to free assembly, association – UN expert
UN appeals for halting imminent execution of prisoners in Indonesia
Proposed humanitarian corridors in Aleppo must be guaranteed by all sides, says UN relief chief
With planting season weeks away, millions in drought-hit southern Africa need support – UN
Despite positive trends, poaching of African elephants still 'unacceptably high' – UN-backed treaty
UN warns of more heatwave deaths as climate change pushes up temperatures
27 July
Root causes of Boko Haram threat in Lake Chad Basin must be tackled – UN political chief
UN deputy aid chief calls for strengthened response to upcoming La Niña weather event
FEATURE SERIES: What is UN peacebuilding and its role in preventing conflicts?
Turkey: In call with Foreign Minister, Ban seeks update on current probe into attempted coup
UN experts urge Dominican Republic to protect women's rights to reproductive health
UN anti-crime chief calls for greater prevention efforts, youth advocacy to fight terrorism
Concerned by amended child labour bill in India, UN agency urges stronger legal framework
Yemen: Amid rising tensions in Taiz, senior UN official calls for humanitarian pause
