The war in Gaza has been devastating for children.

Voters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countries’ national elections this year.

Top U.N. officials and health industry leaders are demanding that the world invest more to develop new vaccines and tackle a surge in tuberculosis fueled by the impact of COVID-19 and conflicts including Ukraine and Sudan.

The highest-ranking woman at the United Nations says she used everything in her “toolbox” during meetings with Taliban ministers to try to reverse their crackdown on Afghan women and girls.

The U.N. deputy secretary-general is urging every country “with capacity” to urgently consider the Haitian government’s request for an international armed force to help restore security and alleviate a humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation.

A panel sponsored by the United Nations said aid to Afghanistan should be made conditional to ensure women’s rights are protected under its new Taliban rulers.

Nations, companies and corporations are pledging billions of dollars to feed the world in connection with an ambitious United Nations food systems summit.