“The US stands with all of the children throughout the world.” Melania Trump chaired a United Nations Security Council meeting on children and education in conflict as US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran continue. On Monday, the First Lady became the first spouse of a sitting world leader to preside over the UN security council, […]

3 weeks ago

Swathes of empty seats were left in the hall. Dozens of diplomats walked out of the United Nations’ assembly hall as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech. There were boos and cheers as the diplomats left the hall, with the session’s chairman calling for order. By the end of the walkout, there were […]

6 months ago

‘This is unlike anything we have seen in this century‘ According to an emergency alert from a UN-backed food security monitor, famine is now unfolding in Gaza. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) — who work with the UN to gauge and monitor malnutrition levels — have said: “The worst-case scenario of famine is now […]

8 months ago

A lack of action could lead to disastrous consequences for the planet. The United Nations (UN) has warned governments that stricter climate policies must be enacted to “secure a livable future” for generations to come. The warning came along with the publishing of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday […]

4 years ago

This marks Ireland’s largest contribution to date. Ireland has committed to providing €75 million to the UN World Food Programme over the next three years. The agreement was signed by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Overseas Development Aid & Diaspora Colm Brophy, and World Food Programme Chief David Beasley. […]

4 years ago

He said that he “didn’t respond” when Zappone initially reached out to him in February. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that former Minister Katherine Zappone did not “at any stage” ask him for a job amid contovery over her proposed appointment as UN Special Envoy. The Minister also apologised for the “sloppiness” […]

4 years ago