UN GOALS - Post an image and brief explanation of what specifically the UN has done in this area. by Keith Layman

laymank1 — 2025-03-25 13:46:24 UTC

On March 21st, the UN celebrated World Glacier Day in NYC. This event raised awareness about the importance of preserving world glaciers as our climate changes. This is setting up the Year of Glaciers which will continue to compile scientific information and support about preserving glaciers.

UNICEF condemns stealing of Food Aid

2025-03-25 14:30:33 UTC

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday strongly condemned the looting of vital humanitarian supplies from Al Bashair Hospital in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, warning that the theft puts thousands of malnourished children and mothers at risk.

"Guterres to reduce UN aid ‘footprint’ inside Gaza following ceasefire collapse"

2025-03-25 14:33:50 UTC

Since March, humanitarian aid has been prohibited, and Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed civilians, including UN employees. The United Nations is temporarily relocating its staff and urging the protection of civilian life and the resumption of aid. Despite Israel's claims, an attack on a UN compound in Deir Al Balah was linked to an Israeli tank. Attacks on hospitals and ambulances continue to make the humanitarian crisis worsen. The UN demands quick action, including a thorough investigation and the release of hostages.

Global Biodiversity Initiative

2025-03-25 14:35:48 UTC

Delegates met recently for the UN Biodiversity Conference in Rome to quote "hammer out an agreement"

after a lack in progress in Colombia last November. A spokesperson for the Secretary General said they

need at least 200 billion dollars by 2030 to close the global biodiversity gap. The goal is to address

biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems, while protecting indigenous people who suffer more from

biodegradation. The fund made in Cali, Colombia is now open to businesses, and officials say it is up to

them to usher in safe ecosystems

Haiti Peacekeeping missions

2025-03-25 14:36:03 UTC

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) settles legal disputes between states in accordance with international law. An example of the UN doing this would be their peacekeeping missions in Haiti. On October 2023, the UN Security Council authorized the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, led by Kenya, to address escalating gang violence and reestablish security. This mission aimed to stablize the country and keep peace.

UN urges inclusive transition as Syria marks 14 years of conflict

2025-03-25 14:36:11 UTC

March 15, 2024 marks 14 years since the start of the Syrian conflict and there has been observed renewal in brutality and instability. UN Special Envoy for Syria, essentially a UN Syrian representative ,Geir Pedersen called for an immediate end to hostilities and preservation of national law with millions of innocent Syrians being slaughtered over the course of this conflict and even more being displaced, the UN is seeking to pursue a transition from this rather autocratic government to one more representative and utilitarian, having the best interest of its people.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161161

Climate change: La Niña fades, as global heat keeps rising

nityagulati1 — 2025-03-25 14:36:30 UTC

La Nina is when cooler Pacific Ocean temperatures, influences weather conditions worldwide. The agency says that there is a 60% chance conditions will shift back to what scientists call an ENSO-neutral temperature range during March-May 2025, increasing to 70% for April-June 2025. According to WMO, January 2025 was the warmest January on record, despite the cooler La Niña conditions. La Niña can bring increased rainfall and flooding in some places, but in others drought. https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1160836

2025-03-25 14:36:31 UTC

In Yemen, one in every two children under the age of five are considered malnourished because of the consequences of their 10 year war. In response, UNICEF, a United Nations agency dedicated to protecting children's well being, has provided life saving health facilities and malnutrition treatment across the country. Along with that, they try to provide food and medicine, but because of recent airstrikes, many roads are blockaded and damaged. UNICEF representatives are trying to bring more attention to this, emphasizing it's not an emergency, it's a catastrophe, and thousands will die.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161471

3 Week Gaza Aid Ban "Collective Punishment"

2025-03-25 14:36:48 UTC

Since early March there has been an aid Ban from the UN on Gaza. This decision was made after a ceasefire agreement was broken and a UN compound was hit with a strike that claimed the life of one UN ally and injured several others. With this war raging on UN officials have decided to pause aid currently and initiate some demands going forward. They look to investigate further into this matter and hopefully if demands are met they can resume aid before widespread famine and disease hits civilians.

Syria: Relative of Assad regime’s disappeared speaks of anguish in search for truth and justice

2025-03-25 14:36:55 UTC

Forced disappearances are when a country arrests a person and does not tell anyone what has happened to them. The U.N. passed the "International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance", which is a resolution that makes forced disappearances a crime against humanity, and allows the UN to charge people even if they are not a signatory in response to the Syrian Assad regime. The UN is also trying to ensure that there have been no forced disappearances from any side of the civil war. - Lucas McKitty

UN World Court concludes landmark hearings on States’ responsibility for climate change

karasullivan — 2025-03-25 14:37:04 UTC

The United Nations has made efforts to address climate change, notably the December 2024 ICJ hearings led by small island nations like Tuvalu and Vanuatu, which called on high emitting countries to take responsibility. In the past, the UN played a key role in the Paris Agreement of 2015, in which nations committed to reducing emissions. The United Nations created the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to promote global cooperation. These efforts aim to protect at risk nations and hold countries accountable for climate impacts.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1158476

2025-03-25 14:37:05 UTC

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than 21 million people require humanitarian aid. The UN has set up the DRC HF, which responds to the emergencies in this area. Many countries like the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany have funded this cause.

The consequences of digital violence against women

2025-03-25 14:37:13 UTC

There has recently been a lot more digital violence against women all over the world and it could lead to real world violence between countries. The UN is helping to get rid of this issue by bringing in female activists and politicians to give some helpful ideas and solutions so we can resolve this conflict. They gave some helpful information on different types of digital abuse, like online harassment and stalking, and how we can support victims and come up with new policies to create better protection, so less women are getting harassed. By: Shyla Shah

Climate change: Paris Agreement goals still within reach, says UN chief

2025-03-25 14:38:07 UTC

The UN's latest climate report confirms 2024 as the hottest year on record, with global temperatures surpassing the critical 1.5 degree threshold. Greenhouse gas emissions, and cother factors drove extreme weather events which caused crisis around the world. Sea levels continue to rise, glaciers are melting, and ocean warming is irreversible. Despite this, UN Secretary-General António Guterres says the Paris Agreement goals remain achievable, urging leaders to try harder for renewable energy adoption. The WMO calls for stronger early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities.

ICC President encourages European Union to take immediate action for the court

talanpeters — 2025-03-25 14:38:19 UTC

On March 19, International Criminal Court President Judge Tomoko Akane addressed the European parliaments subcommittee on human rights and committee on legal affairs in Brussels. She discussed the recent challenges, which included U.S. sanctions imposed on the ICC. They urged the European Union to amend its Blocking Statue to protect the court. They expressed deep concern over the sanctions and called for swift action to uphold international justice.

https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-president-visits-brussels-urges-european-union-take-immediate-action-protect-court

2025-03-25 14:38:26 UTC

The UN has seen all the destruction Assad has done to Syria, displacement, injury, property damage, destruction, and deaths. So, they decided to try Assad's armed forces because they targeted Assad's opponents' families and destroyed Syrian land making the setting look dreadful. So, they are going to force Assad's army to be accountable for this situation and face charges.

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1159861

WHO gives clean bill of health to cities taking action on preventable diseases

2025-03-25 14:39:01 UTC

The World Health Organization recently honored three cities, Córdoba in Argentina, Fortaleza in Brazil, and Manchester in the UK for their efforts in combating preventable diseases. These cities received awards at a summit co-hosted by WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Vital Strategies, recognizing initiatives such as smoke free parks, clean air programs, and healthier school lunches. Córdoba's policy aims to eliminate sugary drinks and ultra processed foods from schools by 2026, benefiting 15,000 primary school children so far.

South Sudan on the brink of civil war, top UN official warns

2025-03-25 14:40:49 UTC

Conflict has been almost constant for South Sudan since gaining independence in 2011. On March 4th, the White Army, a youth militia, overran a South Sudanese army barracks. In response, Government forces launched retaliatory aerial bombardments on civilian areas. UNMISS has engaged in diplomatic efforts with regional and international partners, such as the regional development bloc. However, a scheduled visit by IGAD foreign ministers to Juba was postponed by the South Sudanese government without explanation.

"Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, Human Rights Council hears"

2025-03-25 14:41:17 UTC

According to the United Nations official website, on March 19th, an investigation was held into numerous reports of human rights violations in the form of sexual torture in areas such as Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and North Korea. It has been concluded that these violations are true, and likely count as crimes against humanity. Saying "“We have concluded that Russian authorities committed the war crimes of rape and sexual violence as a form of torture.” The United Nations held this hearing to determine a verdict on the claim, and is now taking steps to bring those responsible to justice.

Grace Jensen

2025-03-25 14:42:28 UTC

Through the main focus of Human Rights, the UN works to abolish the significant increase in Racism by raising awareness of art and culture and allowing for education. Sarah Lewis states that a lack of education can create ignorance, which leads to severe Racism and disputes that cause conflict. With the right teaching and work of education, we can come together to overcome false interpretations and achieve racial justice.

2025-03-25 14:45:37 UTC

The International Criminal Court, or the ICC, is an independent judicial body that is tasked with handling the most severe crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. Recently, ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing alleged war crimes in connection with Israel’s military actions in Gaza. An aresst warrant was also issued for former Hamas commander, Mohammed Deif. However, neither the U.S. nor Israel recognize the ICC's jurisdiction and in response the U.S. issued an executive order imposing sanctions on ICC officials involved in these investigations, arguing that such actions set a dangerous precedent and threaten national security. This order allows for asset freezes and travel bans on ICC personnel and their families. A previous attempt by the U.S. Congress to sanction the ICC in January failed in the Senate. In response, the ICC strongly condemned the sanctions, reaffirming its commitment to judicial independence and calling on the international community to support its mission of delivering justice for victims of terrible crimes worldwide.

Ukraine: Keeping the lights on during the darkest times

2025-03-25 14:48:10 UTC

russia has been attacking eastern Ukraine for 3 years now. Russia has not agreed to peace or an exact ceasefire that will end the suffering for people in Ukraine. Around 12 million people were in need of assistance in 2023. UNICEF has supported the Ukrainian people through this issue and setting up schools for children and helping ukrainians.

"Syria's humanitarian crisis: 16.5 million in need amid continuing conflict"

2025-03-25 14:49:03 UTC

Since December, 1.2 million people have returned to their homes in Syria. Syria's conflict is getting better. UN and many other countries/people are putting in effort towards Syria. https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/03/1161326