United Nations News

Impact of Typhoon Bopha

Early warning systems saved lives in the Philippines. ... More

New United Nations Report Assessing Disaster Trends across Asia

“Mortality from flood events continues to decline but economic losses remain a major cause of concern.” ... More

Margareta Wahlström, Chief of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Visits Sites Impacted by Sandy

Meets with mayors, community leaders, and emergency management teams, and hears of problems common the world over in disaster response ... More

United Nations Deputy Secretary General Highlights the Importance of the Global Effort to Prevent Terrorist Financing

“If they are prevented from getting funds, their capacity to carry out attacks is severely curtailed” ... More

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