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United Nations (UN)

Intergovernmental organization for peace and cooperation

un.org

Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded year: 1945
Company type: Nonprofit
Number of employees: 5,000–70,000
Industry: National Security & International Affairs

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In short: UN warned that Paris climate goals are out of reach and faced funding crises while navigating leadership transitions and global conflicts.

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September 14 UN

UN Secretary-General urges global AI governance and safety measures

António Guterres warns that unchecked development risks dire consequences. He stresses the need for human oversight, accountability, and fairness to ensure AI benefits all humanity.

September 9 UN

UN Secretary-General urges action for peace

António Guterres calls for investing in development, human rights, and diplomacy to end wars during the annual Peace Bell ceremony at UN Headquarters.

September 2 UN

UN warns global temperatures will soon surpass 1.5°C limit

The program urges rapid emissions cuts and targeted adaptation strategies to protect vulnerable populations from escalating climate threats.

August 26 UN

The UN urges states to restrict lethal autonomous weapons

Partnering with the ICRC, they demand strict international bans. Officials stress that technological advancement must prioritize human safety.

Media coverage

Yesterday The Daily Star

UN urges access to Gaza after 630 bodies found

The United Nations yesterday called for international investigators to be granted access to all of Gaza “to assist with evidence-gathering” as hundreds of bodies are...

September 4 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

UN nuclear agency members draft resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council

The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution for possible consideration...

September 4 Bloomberg

UN Backs Accurate Africa Map Campaign Despite US Opposition

The UN General Assembly approved a resolution to replace traditional projections, aiming to correct geographical distortions that have persisted since the 16th century.

September 2 NBC News

Global warming will exceed limit, U.N. says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone

In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of...

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