United Nations

• As Sudan crisis rages, groups urge Ottawa to do more to help

  The fighting that erupted last April between militias has forced out at least 8.5 million people in what the UN calls the largest internal displacement crisis in the world.

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
• UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict

  The case is based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

  World

  Apr 7
  
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• Top UN court orders Israel to open more aid crossings in Gaza

  The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow aid.

  World

  Mar 28
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• Russia, China veto U.S.-backed UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire

  Russia and China on Friday vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution calling for “an immediate and sustained ceasefire” in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

  World

  Mar 22
• Electronic waste is on the rise, UN warns, as recycling expected to drop

  U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further.

  World

  Mar 21
• UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence

  A UN report said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel treatment of women during its surprise attack in Israel.

  World

  Mar 4
• Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts

  The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.

  World

  Feb 1
• Restoring U.S. funding for UNRWA depends on investigation: spokesperson

  The US says it will wait for the investigation into whether UN employees took part in the Hamas attacks before deciding to resume funding.

  World

  Jan 29
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• UN calls for resumed funding of Gaza aid agency amid military tie allegations

  U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the agency known as UNRWA would be forced to scale back aid to more than 2 million Palestinians in Gaza as soon as February.

  World

  Jan 28
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• Disability advocacy group asks UN to investigate ‘discriminatory’ Quebec policy

  In Quebec, 28,000 seniors living with disabilities have seen their pensions reduced by 18 to 24 per cent compared to regular pensions. COPHAN has filed a complaint with the UN.

  Politics

  Jan 27