ILO chief warns nonstop crises jeopardize labor market advances
Worker protections against effects of climate change and biological hazards are on the labor conference's agenda.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked nation in Central Europe, known for its mountains, lakes, and highly developed economy. The country has a long-standing policy of armed neutrality, which has allowed it to host the headquarters of many international organizations, including the U.N. office in Geneva.
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Nations update health emergency laws, extend pandemic treaty talks
The World Health Assembly amended its International Health Regulations and prolonged treaty talks up to a year.
'Everything has changed' since last year's AI for Good Global Summit
Equitable models of AI governance rooted in comprehensive and inclusive approaches are needed more than ever.
When the 'technological is political.' The future of AI, for better or worse.
Equating the pursuit of 'good' with the U.N.'s 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 isn't as simple as it may seem.
World Health Assembly opens with push on health rules and pandemic
The U.N. health chief called the pandemic treaty 'a once-in-a-generation opportunity' to improve global health systems.
WIPO treaty approved on genetic resources and traditional knowledge
The treaty is the first on genetic resources and traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples and local communities.
WHO pandemic treaty 'roller coaster ride' stalls but some are still hopeful
WHO leaders and diplomats signaled they'll push for next week's World Health Assembly to reauthorize another try.
U.N. panel demands combatants protect humanitarian aid workers
The vote reflects the alarming number of attacks and threats that aid workers face each year around the world.
IUCN finds more than half of world's mangrove ecosystems could collapse
Mangrove ecosystems harbor fish and wildlife, protect against sea level rise, tides and storm surges, and store carbon.
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to exit leadership role
WEF said that since 2015 it has been transforming from a 'convening platform' to a leader of public-private cooperation.
U.N. revives Palestinians' bid for membership with vote on new rights
The 143-9 vote with 25 abstentions urged the U.N. Security Council to favorably reconsider the Palestinians' request.
IOM documents the challenges of people on move seeking better lives
Migrants are sending home a record amount of money, boosting the economies of the countries they left behind.
Science will prevail over profits for a planet of plastic eaters
Some pointed to a recent landmark human rights ruling on climate change as a potential use for a Global Plastics Treaty.
Negotiators meet in fourth round over global rules in plastics treaty
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
U.S. vetoes resolution seeking full U.N. membership for Palestine
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
European court links Swiss climate inaction to human rights violation
The France-based court was created to uphold the European Convention on Human Rights, which took effect in 1953.