Press Releases

New York, 3 June 2020 COVID-19 continues to devastate lives and livelihoods around the globe — hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. This is particularly true for millions of people on the move — such as refugees and…

New York, 28 May 2020 Today we honor more than one million men and women who have served as United Nations peacekeepers and the more than 3,900 who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We also express our gratitude to…

New York, 22 May 2020 This year’s message for the International Day for Biological Diversity is clear. Our solutions are in nature. Preserving and sustainably managing biodiversity is necessary for mitigating climate…

New York, 21 May 2020 Today the United Nations is launching “Verified”, an initiative to combat the growing scourge of COVID-19 misinformation by increasing the volume and reach of trusted, accurate information. “We cannot…

New York, 20 May 2020 As COVID-19 spreads across the continent, Africa has responded swiftly to the pandemic, and as of now reported cases are lower than feared. Even so, much hangs in the balance. In recent years Africans…

New York, 18 May 2020 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues and friends, Thank you for this opportunity to address you on the greatest challenge of our age. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated our global…

New York, 17 May, 2020 Information technology can be a beacon of hope, allowing billions of people around the world to connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these connections – with loved ones, with schools and colleges…

New York, 17 May 2020 The world marks International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) at a time of great challenge. Among the many severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased vulnerability…