The first ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, called for by the United Nations General Assembly advocates the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics.
Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. The UN Secretary-General has called on the world to stand in solidarity and show responsibility to overcome COVID-19 and AIDS.
Two independent human rights experts have urged Turkey to maintain the historic Hagia Spohia as an intercultural space “reflecting the diversity and complexity of Turkey and its history”.
Global poverty is rising, directly contradicting the mainstream wisdom that it is being eradicated, according to Philip Alston's final report to the UN.