News about United Nations, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Global Framework on Chemicals Unites Stakeholders Worldwide Chemical pollution is one of the biggest threats to human health and the environment today—yet it’s also one we have the tools to solve. The ...

22 June 2025 - According to the United Nations, the world needs an extra $4 trillion every year to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges – ending poverty and hunger ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its far-flung global operations. Here are ...

To combat this growing threat, the United Nations has declared 15 November as the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime.

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — There have been many memorable moments in the 80-year history of the United Nations, both at its headquarters in New York and at its ...

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on 20 June and shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of ...