Press Releases

New York, 18 December 2021 On this International Migrants Day, we recognize the contributions of migrants across the world in the face of many struggles including the COVID-19 pandemic. Migrants continue to face widespread…

New York, 12 December 2021 As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must urgently strengthen our health systems to ensure they are equitable, resilient and capable of meeting everyone’s needs, including for…

New York, 10 December 2021 Our world is at a crossroads. The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis and the expansion of digital technology into all areas of our lives have created new threats to human rights. Exclusion and…

New York, 07 December 2021 On International Civil Aviation Day, we recognize the many contributions of air travel to our world – from connecting societies and delivering vital goods to supporting millions of livelihoods and…

New York, 05 December 2021 On International Volunteer Day, we recognize the contribution of volunteers to peace and development worldwide. This year’s theme – ‘Volunteer now for our common future’ – highlights the myriad ways…

New York, 03 December 2021 Realizing the rights, agency, and leadership of persons with disabilities will advance our common future. We need everyone, including persons with disabilities, on board to achieve the Sustainable…

New York, 1 December 2022 The World AIDS Day report will be released on the 29 th morning and through the noon briefing (NY Time) so the video will be shared after that time. The world has promised to end AIDS by 2030. We are…

New York, 01 December 2021 On this World AIDS Day, we focus attention on the inequalities that drive HIV and AIDS. It is still possible to end the epidemic by 2030. But that will require stepped up action and greater…

New York, 24 November 2021 Violence against women and girls continues to be the most pervasive and pressing human rights issue in the world today. It is both an abhorrent crime and a public health emergency, with far-reaching…

New York, 21 November 2021 Every 24 seconds a life is cut short because of a road traffic collision. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a time to reflect on the tragic deaths of millions of people. This…