67 minutes. That's how long volunteers spent serving lunch at Refettorio Harlem to mark Mandela Day — one minute for every year of his public service. At the UN, meanwhile, the message was blunt: honouring his legacy means action, not just remembrance. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167981Mostrar mais

Four senior UN officials shared one message with the Security Council: Haiti’s future depends on protecting its people, especially its children. From gang violence to security, justice and opportunity, @childreninwar, @UNODC and @BINUH_UN outline what lasting peace requires.

The UN is concerned by a resurgence of hostilities and renewed escalation across much of the Middle East region, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General said on Monday in New York. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167979

Why are gangs fighting for control in Haiti? It is about more than territory. They are also battling over access to money and resources, UN human rights expert William O’Neill said in a recent interview.

Venezuela: Dayra Morales, 20, was rescued from beneath rubble in quake-hit La Guaira then got vital assistance at a @UNFPA-run clinic along with a welcome surprise: she is pregnant. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167978

Today’s audio stories: 🎤 Protecting Haiti’s children is crucial for its democratic future, Security Council hears 🎤 Middle East war once again leaves civilians facing repeated strikes @WHOEMRO 🎤 Moon exploration must be more sustainable, insists @UNEP soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-20-ju...Mostrar mais

During his recent visit to Haiti, UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres called on the international community to stand with the country's people.

Former Zimbabwean journalist Newton Kanhema says meeting Nelson and Winnie Mandela on their first trip abroad after Mandela's release changed his life. As the son of a man detained without trial for a decade, the encounter shaped his path to the UN. #MandelaDay

🌕 As world marks #InternationalMoonDay, @UNEP warns that the new space race must protect Earth's environment. From space junk to satellite pollution, sustainable lunar exploration is needed urgently news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167976

Children should never be casualties of war - or forced to become soldiers. In South Sudan, @UNICEF is helping release and reintegrate children recruited into armed groups, giving them a chance to rebuild their lives. soundcloud.com/unradio/helping-south-sudan...Mostrar mais

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine @matzschmale on Sunday condemned the overnight attack on the capital which left at least one person dead and 10 wounded. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167975

Gaza farmers are rebuilding on shrinking land with blocked supplies. The UN is backing 1,500 growers this planting season – enough veg for 100,000 people. In the West Bank, settler attacks caused 55% of Palestinian injuries in 2026. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167960

Millions of Haitians continue to face violence, hunger and displacement as powerful gangs terrorize communities. Yet new security efforts and plans for elections offer cautious hope for the country's future. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167963

Global childhood vaccination coverage edged up in 2025, but 13.5 million children still received no vaccines in their first year of life, according to @WHO and @UNICEF. Conflict, poverty and vaccine hesitancy continue to leave millions at risk. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167942Mostrar mais

The UN reaffirmed the ICC's vital role in global justice amid calls to dismantle the Court. "The @IntlCrimCourt remains a critical cog in the international justice system," UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said earlier this week. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167932

57 million people, and their families, are navigating the challenges of dementia today. New @WHO guidance offers hope for reducing the global toll of one of the world’s biggest health and care challenges. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167948

.@JeanTodt spent decades making Formula One safe enough that a crash rarely kills anyone. Now he wants the same for your commute. 1.2 million people die on the roads every year — and unlike most pandemics, we already know the fix. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167974

While misinformation and hate speech about asylum seekers are growing, public support for refugees remains stronger than the debate often suggests. new @Refugees data reveals. Gen Z is leading with empathy, showing less support for border closures. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167934Mostrar mais

“It is work whose results might only be seen in 20 years, but it is work that can truly bring about profound societal change.” In Haiti, young people are being trained to fight corruption from within. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167931

Nearly 18,000 people lost their homes after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. From emergency healthcare for pregnant women to search and rescue efforts, UN teams remain on the ground helping survivors rebuild their lives. news.un.org/en/gallery/1167968

A second chance starts with opportunity. In Thailand, skills training in prison is helping people rebuild their futures. With support from @UNODC, places like Cook & Coff, a coffee shop built on hope, turn rehabilitation into reality. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167954Mostrar mais

.@UNIFIL_ peacekeepers in southern Lebanon are disarming unexploded ordnances, facilitating humanitarian access, protecting civilians and restoring critical infrastructure amid a welcome reduction in hostilities. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167961

Ahead of #MandelaDay, learn 5 facts about the Nelson Mandela Rules, the universally recognized minimum standards for good prison management. They provide clear guidance on safety, security and the humane treatment of prisoners.

One quarter of Djibouti’s population is facing crisis or emergency level hunger, warned a UN-backed global food monitoring network, IPC, in a newly released report. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167971

UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres addressed the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, warning that artificial intelligence can be both a major opportunity and a significant risk.

🎤 Sudan alert: El Obeid’s displaced arrivals need far more support @WFP 🎤 @UNHumanRights chief Volker Türk appeals for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir 🎤 DR Congo Ebola outbreak: 60 per cent of deaths happen in the community @UNmigration soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-17-ju...Mostrar mais

The UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States as attacks have destroyed key civilian and military infrastructure across the Gulf region. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167973Mostrar mais

Zimbabwean PhD researcher Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura is transforming youth mental health through the Ndinewe Foundation. Recognized as one of the UN's 17 Young Leaders for the SDGs, she's driving change for young people. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167956

Women account for 54% of migrants in Europe and Central Asia, according to @UN_Women. More women are migrating independently, yet many still face exploitation, insecure work and gender-based violence. This and more in today's World News in Brief. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167970Mostrar mais

"Floods, storms, wildfires and droughts will strike even harder." At the World AI Conference Meteorological Forum in Shanghai, China, UN chief @antonioguterres calls for accelerated progress on AI-powered early warning systems to prevent climate disasters.

Sudan war: More than 100,000 displaced people sheltering in El Obeid urgently need more food and aid. 'Resources are limiting us,' says WFP's Abdallah Alwardat after mission to North Kordofan capital. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167967

The possible formation of a strong El Niño weather pattern could worsen the plight of families displaced by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, @UNmigration warns. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167964

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on the planet, with temperatures rising at approximately twice the global average. Data from five countries already shows nearly 10,000 excess deaths linked to the extreme heat this summer. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167955Mostrar mais

AI must serve humanity, not deepen inequality. At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, @antonioguterres urged countries and tech companies to ensure AI benefits everyone, warning that without global cooperation the technology could widen existing divides news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167965Mostrar mais

“Youth mental health has been neglected for far too long.” After losing a fellow student to suicide, Zimbabwean UN Young Leader Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura founded the Ndinewe Foundation to expand culturally relevant mental health support for young people. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167956Mostrar mais

Over half of Haiti's population is under 25. The UN and Haitian authorities are betting on them to break a cycle of corruption and impunity that has outlasted generations of institutions. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167931

🎤 500 feared dead in shipwreck off Myanmar coast 🎤 How the UN helps South Sudan’s child soldiers rebuild their lives: @UNICEF 🎤 @UNDP and @FAO support Gaza farmers struggle to rebuild livelihoods soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-16-ju...Mostrar mais

Palestinian farmers in Gaza's Zeytun neighbourhood are restoring war-devastated farmland with support from @UNDP, rebuilding their livelihoods despite severe shortages of water, seeds and other essentials. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167960

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo outpaces response, as Uganda reaches milestone, @WHO warns. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167959

The clock is ticking on the #GlobalGoals. UN Member States have adopted a new declaration pledging reforms to help close a $4 trillion financing gap for the Sustainable Development Goals and accelerate progress on funding for developing countries. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167957Mostrar mais

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at approximately twice the global average. New @WHO guidance helps countries strengthen action plans to beat the heat. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167955

"The New Urban Agenda recognizes our shared responsibility to ensure that an increasingly urbanized world works for everyone," said @UN_PGA Annalena Baerbock. Follow live as the UN General Assembly discusses resolution A/80/L.89. press.un.org/en/blog/ga12771

At least 500 people feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees reportedly capsized off Myanmar. @Refugees and @UNmigration warn that conflict, persecution and shrinking aid are driving more desperate and deadly sea journeys. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167951Mostrar mais

The latest edition of our World News in Brief bulletin includes updates on @UNRWA schools in the West Bank, @WHO’s efforts on AI in healthcare and a new warning from @UNHumanRights on threats facing Indigenous rights defenders. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167950

Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel the war, UN Human Rights Office warned on Wednesday. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167944

🎤Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan's war, @UNHumanRights warns 🎤 @WHO urges fair AI roll-out for all patients at Lisbon meet 🎤 Indigenous activists face disproportionate attacks @volker_turk soundcloud.com/unradio/un-news-today-15-ju...Mostrar mais

UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres calls for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as fighting intensifies in Iran and the Gulf. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167949

UN Security Council receives an update on the ICC’s Darfur investigation, against the backdrop of alleged atrocities in the SAF–RSF war and growing pressure on the Court. Follow live ⤵️ news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167945

More than 57 million people worldwide live with dementia, but nearly half of the risk could be prevented or delayed through healthier living and better management of health conditions, according to new @WHO guidance. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167948

As Colombia awaits the inauguration of its newly elected president, pockets of insecurity remain a challenge for a nation that has overcome decades of conflict, the head of the UN verification team there told the Security Council. news.un.org/en/story/2026/07/1167946