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24 October 2024

Fossil fuel power plants are one of the largest emitters of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

'Climate crunch time is here,' new UN report warns

Annual greenhouse gas emissions are at an all-time high, and urgent action must be taken to prevent catastrophic spikes in temperature and avoid the worst impact of climate change, according to a new report released on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Climate and Environment

In Türkiye, young women play in a soccer match to end violence against women and girls (file).

Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport

The UN Special Rapporteur on cultural rights called on Thursday for States to act now to remove stereotypes in sport and ensure non-discrimination for all those competing.

Human Rights

Midwives and other health professionals treat patients at the Khartoum Maternity Hospital in Sudan.

World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems

Sudan's humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, with ongoing fighting between rival militaries displacing millions.

Humanitarian Aid

Women play a central role in building and sustaining peace. Pictured here, a woman signs a pledge to bring stability, opportunity and peace to her communities in Darfur. (file)

New UN push to ensure women's equal participation peace

The UN on Thursday launched the "Common Pledge" initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement of women in peace processes.

Peace and Security

Children sit with their mother at the Syrian border after fleeing the escalating violence in Lebanon.

'Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff': UN relief coordinator

The UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Thursday urged the international community to push harder for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian collapse.

Peace and Security

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.

BRICS Summit: Guterres underscores bloc's role in boosting global cooperation

The BRICS intergovernmental organization can play a greater role in strengthening multilateralism for global development and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, in remarks to the group's summit hosted by Russia in the city of Kazan.

Peace and Security

In Deir Al-Balah, in central Gaza, people are sheltering on extremely overcrowded land and space is running out.

Gaza: Polio could spread unless vaccines reach war-torn north

An immediate ceasefire is needed in Gaza as the enclave faces the additional threat of polio spreading, if the final phase of a vaccination campaign continues to face delays in reaching the besieged north, where the "nightmare is intensifying", top UN officials stressed on Thursday.

Peace and Security

A woman greets members of the Technical Committee of the peace, security and cooperation framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region during a field visit to the Mugunga camp for internally displacement people near Goma.

Explainer: How to advance women's roles in peace and security

Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine and beyond reveal that females are disproportionately affected – from gender-based violence to rape used as a tool of war – but the UN chief's newly released report suggests eight ways for policymakers and interested parties to advance women's role in peace and security.