Aid cuts erode humanitarian data as U.N. seeks $8B to reach most in need
Monitoring systems, assessments and institutional records are at risk as organizations struggle to identify those most in need.
As aid funds shrink, archivists warn of risks to the humanitarian record
UNHCR's archives are a test case for humanitarians struggling to preserve institutional memory in an era of retrenchment.
AI in humanitarianism on display at AI for Good Global Summit 2026
Humanitarians are using AI for crisis assessment and decision support, but still insist humans make operational decisions.
Human Rights Council divided as U.N. warns of atrocities in Sudan
European countries push for strong action while China and others emphasize Sudan's sovereignty amid rising violence.
Grossi calls for 'a dose of realism' as U.N. faces a crisis of confidence
The IAEA chief argued that authority, credibility and practical results will determine the future of multilateral institutions.
Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as march turns violent before summit
Activists denouncing the policies of the richest democracies marched as security intensified around the border.
World's first global treaty on platform work adopted by ILO
The convention extends international labor standards to hundreds of millions of workers in the global gig economy.
Secretary-general candidates call for a more activist U.N. as race heats up
At the first globally televised debate of the 2026 contest, contenders argued the U.N. must rebuild trust through results.