Press Releases

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…

New York, 20 November 2021 The COVID-19 crisis continues to deeply affect economies and societies everywhere. At the same time, investment in pandemic recovery is a generational opportunity for bold transformation and…

New York, 19 November 2021 Life without a toilet is dirty, dangerous and undignified. Everyone should have access to hygienic, safe, and sustainable sanitation. Yet 3.6 billion people still live without safely managed…

New York, 6 November 2021 The climate crisis is a peace and security crisis. It intensifies conflict over natural resources, inflating food prices and increasing geopolitical tensions. Today, around one in every five people…

New York, 5 November 2021 On World Tsunami Awareness Day, we call on countries, international bodies, and civil society to increase understanding about the threat and share innovative approaches to reduce risks. We can build…

New York, 2 November 2021 Last year, according to UNESCO, 62 journalists were killed just for doing their jobs. Many lost their lives to conflict. But in recent years, the number of media workers killed while investigating…