United Nations
U.S. to tackle food insecurity during U.N. events
Armed conflict, climate crises and supply chain delays are among main causes of food insecurity. Learn more about U.S. food relief efforts.
U.S. Ambassador Michèle Taylor, descendant of Holocaust survivors
Ambassador Michèle Taylor, U.S. permanent representative to the U.N. Human Rights Council, shares her family's history during the Holocaust.
Overwhelming majority of nations demand Putin end war in Ukraine
In a historic demonstration of global unity, the U.N. General Assembly voted to condemn the Russian government's attack on Ukraine.
World isolates Putin’s regime after Ukraine invasion
From blocking financial transactions to stopping energy imports, nations acted to hold Russia's leaders accountable for the attack on Ukraine.
World condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
World leaders are calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine. Read their statements against the war.
Blinken warns of Russia’s threat to Ukraine in U.N. speech
Secretary Blinken says the stakes in Ukraine go beyond its borders. Russia’s continued threats challenge the founding principles of the U.N.
Countering the ‘shadow pandemic’ of gender-based violence
Around the world rates of domestic violence have spiked during COVID-19. Learn how the U.S. is working to end this "shadow pandemic."
World urges China’s leaders to respect human rights
Nations are pressing the People's Republic of China to end rights abuses against Uyghurs and other ethnic minority group members in Xinjiang.
Murals with a message
Meet a couple who believe art can be a powerful medium to inspire social change and see their amazing results.