Veto limits and aid overhaul urged as the remedy for 'new world disorder'
At the top of IRC’s agenda is a push to strip five veto-wielding nations of their ability to paralyze the U.N. Security Council.
Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second-largest country in Africa and is rich in natural resources. The nation is home to a U.N. peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) that has been in place for decades to help protect civilians and stabilize the region amidst ongoing conflict.
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U.N. rights chief warns of system-wide collapse due to funding crisis
OHCHR is in 'survival mode' as it is forced to make wide-ranging cuts to programs and investigative mandates.
The U.N.'s 'heartbreaking' 2026 appeal for emergency aid is halved
The appeal is less than half the $47 billion needed to help tens of millions of people in 2025, of which just 25% was raised.
Global condemnation escalates over U.S. plan to re-vet 233,000 refugees
Refugees International labeled the plan as "vindictive" and warned it undermines faith in the legal immigration system.
U.N. chief's selection enters public phase as calls for transparency rise
Since 1946, a woman has never been chosen for the top job, and four of the nine U.N. chiefs have been Europeans.
G20 pushes ahead on climate and debt agenda despite U.S. absence
The bloc committed to tripling renewable energy capacity globally and working towards U.N. Security Council reform.
Trump escalates racial claims to boycott of G20 summit in S. Africa
As the first African country to hold the G20 presidency, South Africa said its focus is framed around Nelson Mandela's legacy.
U.N. peacekeeping faces 25% troop cut over $618M U.S. funding gap
The move is linked to the Trump administration’s "America First" policy and a U.S. cap on peacekeeping payments.
Tariffs, Gaza, 'America First': Brazil and U.S. presidents set tone at U.N.
Lula criticized 'unilateral attacks' on Brazil's institutions. Trump said the United Nations is not living up to its potential.
UNFPA confirms contraceptive supplies drop amid global aid cuts
Despite the demand, the Trump administration carried out a plan to destroy nearly $10 million of contraceptives.
Aid cuts and growing refugee numbers weaken education progress
A new report notes the global refugee population is expanding faster than the capacity to provide children with an education.
U.N. rights office says Congo conflict abuses may amount to war crimes
The U.N. human rights chief said Congo's violence has reached “alarming levels” from the parties' brutal tactics.
UNHCR estimates 122.1 million people forcibly displaced worldwide
The U.N. refugee agency says the people under its care more than doubled in a decade, reaching 36.8 million by last year.
Research and innovation helping to fuel Africa-Europe partnership
Ministers urged creation of 'regional innovation ecosystems' that would include AI strategies and digital governance.
U.N.'s worst fiscal crisis forces restructuring bid to stay relevant
The U.N. could mark its 80th anniversary by streamlining and reassuring donors taxpayer money reaches people in need.
Trump-mandated funding cuts threaten HIV/AIDS work worldwide
Health officials say millions of lives are at risk as the U.S. withdraws funding from treatment and prevention programs.