Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.

Since the end of World War II, the United Nations has served as the world’s leading international body dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation. From conflict resolution to climate ...

By Emma Farge GENEVA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office issued a list on Friday adding 61 more companies operating in Israeli West Bank settlements, which the global body ...

UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) is a network of 27 UN entities, united with the goal of ending sexual violence during and in the wake of armed conflict. Working as one UN, UN ...

The UN Security Council is the principal global body for maintaining international peace and security, but it has long faced calls for reforms—including greater regional representation and expanded ...

UN peacekeeping missions aim to build sustainable security and peace in countries affected by conflict. They must also deal with the complex international politics, resourcing, and management of the ...

The United Nations partners with police services globally to maintain international peace and security. This collaboration encompasses a wide range of activities, from protecting lives and human ...

The optimism of neoliberalism has been challenged by rising concerns about China playing a more active role in the United Nations (UN) and its specialized agencies. Currently, four of the 15 UN ...

For many people looking at the United Nations (UN) today, the institution (and the world) appears to be at an inflection point and the UN seems ill-equipped to meet these challenges. From your vantage ...

NEW YORK — The United Nations General Assembly passed more resolutions critical of Israel than against all other nations combined in 2022, contributing to what observers call an ongoing lopsided focus ...

Today, in remarks to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald J. Trump delivered a powerful rebuke to the destructive globalism that has fueled endless conflict and ...

Final speech caps Guterres' decade leading UN Calls for peace as conflicts widen across regions Warns global institutions reflect a 'bygone age' Outgoing chief leaves UN facing funding pressures ...