Rising Human Trafficking Takes on ‘Horrific Dimensions’: Third of Victims Children
The study from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime draws on information from 142 countries, examining trafficking trends and patterns. Keep Reading
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Honored as 2018 Woman of Valor
IWF chair said Haley has defended America's interests “confidently, clearly, and with steadfast moral compass, and without apology." Keep Reading
Preparedness for Extremely Deadly Catastrophes Urged on Tsunami Awareness Day
In the past 100 years, 58 tsunamis have claimed more than 260,000 lives, or an average of 4,600 per disaster, surpassing any other natural hazard. Keep Reading
Khashoggi Incident Highlights Trend in Abductions Beyond Borders as Turkey says Saudi Embassy Tried to Fool World with Body Double
The number of enforced disappearances continues to be unacceptably high worldwide, with 820 new cases reported between May 2017 and this past May. Keep Reading
UN: Links Between Organized Crime and Terrorism are Increasing, Lines Becoming Blurred
Criminal groups join hands with terrorists, and are providing services such as counterfeiting, arms dealing, and helping to smuggle terrorists from one country to another. Keep Reading
Report: Economic Losses from Climate-Related Disasters Rise 151 Percent in Past 20 Years
In low-income countries, an average of 130 people died per million living in disaster-affected areas, compared to just 18 in high-income countries. Keep Reading
Heads of UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and UNODC Sign Agreement to Enhance Member Cooperation
Briefing also shed light on the UN's efforts in implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact that was signed by the UN Secretary-General and 36 United Nations entities. Keep Reading
India and Pakistan Clash at UN Over Terror Support
Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said the alleged mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks "still roams the streets of Pakistan with impunity." Keep Reading
U.S. Hosts Ministerial Meeting at UNGA on Advancing Responsible State Behavior in Cyberspace
Sullivan called upon participants—and all nations—to work together to hold states accountable for their malicious cyber activity. Keep Reading
Trump Accuses China of 2018 Election Meddling; Beijing Rejects Charge
"China has been attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election, coming up in November. Against my administration," Trump told a UN Security Council meeting. Keep Reading
