For the first time, a United Nations treaty will bear the name of a Vietnamese location. The “Hanoi Convention,” adopted by ...

The United Nations also observes anniversaries of key events in its history. It's the most representative organ of the Organization, the General Assembly, which designates a particular date as an ...

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The foundation for Human Rights Day was laid in the aftermath of World War II, a period marked by grave human rights abuses.

Photo courtesy of AA Racism has been a persistent challenge in human societies. Apart from the historical movements and the ...

That honour is mine today as I stand here, privileged to address the General Assembly of the United Nations. At the same time that I appreciate the distinction of addressing you, I have a sense of ...

Tensions in northeast Syria between Kurdish-led authorities and Turkish-backed groups should be resolved politically or risk "dramatic consequences" for all of Syria, the United Nations envoy for ...

THE HAGUE — The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to ...