Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World ...

The global economy showed notable resilience in 2025, performing better than anticipated despite repeated shocks and heightened uncertainty. Trade flows continued to expand, and overall activity held ...

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 will present global and regional economic outlooks for the year ahead, highlighting the need for global cooperation and policies to support growth and ...

In a note dated 27 February 2022, the Secretary-General informed Member States that the eleventh emergency special session would convene at Headquarters on Monday, 28 February 2022 for the ...

Women remain underrepresented in national and local legislatures worldwide, limiting their political rights and influence over laws and budgets. UN Women advocates for more women leaders, supportive ...

By 2050, two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centres, according to a new United Nations report, highlighting the need for more sustainable urban planning and ...

Under the Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.Mr. Guterres' predecessors as Secretary-General were: ...

I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday. It is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food. I call for an immediate and ...

The Secretary-General welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued today by the International Court of Justice, which reaffirmed several fundamental obligations of Israel under international law.

The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, according to a new United Nations report being launched today. With ...

Secretary-General’s remarks following briefing on the floods by Sindh province’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah Sukkur It is difficult not to feel deeply moved when we hear such a detailed ...

Statement attributable to the Secretary-General – on Cameroon’s presidential election ...