Haiti’s protracted political and humanitarian crisis – marked by spiking levels of gang-related violence and a badly struggling national police force – are reversing crucial security and development strides made since the country’s devastating 2010 ear…
Top UN body asks what more can be done to stop genocide, atrocity crimes
Ambassadors, UN officials and experts from the international community have been sharing ways to better prevent genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity, at a special meeting of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New …
Palestinian refugees face hitting ‘rock bottom’, warns UNRWA in $1.6 billion appeal
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) appealed on Tuesday for $1.6 billion to fund core operations this year, as the people it helps face hitting “rock bottom”.Read the full story, “Palestinian refugees face hit…
UN chief calls for worldwide commitment to transforming education
Commitments made last year at a landmark UN conference to transform education globally must be translated into action, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his message to mark the International Day of Education.Read the full story, “UN…
Deep Dive Recap: Children and Armed Conflict and the Gender Perspective
On the 17th January 2023, the NATO International Military Staff Office of the Gender Advisor (GENAD) hosted its eighth Deep Dive Session, this time focused on Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC) and the Gender Perspective. The session highlighted NATO’s…
NATO military leadership commends NATO Charity Bazaar for another great fundraising season
On 24 January 2023, NATO HQ hosted the NATO Charity Bazaar’s donation ceremony. Through a variety of activities, the 2022 edition of the NATO Charity Bazaar raised almost €188,000. Participants in attendance included the Chair of the NATO Military…
Visit to NATO by the Minister of Defence of Sweden
On Wednesday, 25 January 2023, the NATO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Mircea Geoană, will meet with the Minister of Defence of Sweden, Mr. Pål Jonson, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.
NATO Secretary General meets the President of Israel
On Thursday 26 January 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will receive the President of Israel, Mr Yitzhak Herzog, at NATO HQ. The President will also participate in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council.
The Unrelenting Menace of the LockBit Ransomware Gang
The notorious Russian-speaking cybercriminals grew successful by keeping a low profile. But now they have a target on their backs.
Secretary General praises Germany’s strong contributions to NATO and support to Ukraine
In a visit to Berlin on Tuesday (24 January 2023) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked Defence Minister Boris Pistorius for Germany’s significant contributions to NATO and strong support to Ukraine.