united nations

President Michael D. Higgins expresses support for UN democracy initiatives by leaders of Chile, Brazil and Spain
  • Opinion
  • 25 Sep 25

President Michael D. Higgins expresses support for UN democracy initiatives by leaders of Chile, Brazil and Spain

The UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal officially recognise the State of Palestine
  • Opinion
  • 22 Sep 25

The UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal officially recognise the State of Palestine

UN Commission says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
  • Opinion
  • 16 Sep 25

UN Commission says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

UN-backed experts declare "man-made" famine in Gaza City
  • Opinion
  • 22 Aug 25

UN-backed experts declare "man-made" famine in Gaza City

Amnesty International accuses Israel of "carrying out a deliberate campaign of starvation" in Gaza
  • Opinion
  • 18 Aug 25

Amnesty International accuses Israel of "carrying out a deliberate campaign of starvation" in Gaza

President Higgins demands international community work to improve Gaza aid situation
  • Opinion
  • 22 Jul 25

President Higgins demands international community work to improve Gaza aid situation

President Higgins praises UN High Commissioner for Refugees for his “exceptional commitment” to refugees worldwide
  • Opinion
  • 16 Jul 25

President Higgins praises UN High Commissioner for Refugees for his “exceptional commitment” to refugees worldwide

President issues statement following meeting with Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Opinion
  • 15 Jul 25

President issues statement following meeting with Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs

President Michael D Higgins addresses UN Summit of the Future
  • Opinion
  • 23 Sep 24

President Michael D Higgins addresses UN Summit of the Future

President Michael D. Higgins Is First Ever Irish Recipient of the Agricola Medal
  • Opinion
  • 07 Jun 24

President Michael D. Higgins Is First Ever Irish Recipient of the Agricola Medal

UN Human Rights Council demands embargo on all arms sales to Israel
  • Opinion
  • 05 Apr 24

UN Human Rights Council demands embargo on all arms sales to Israel

Israel faces genocide charges at the International Court of Justice
  • Opinion
  • 11 Jan 24

Israel faces genocide charges at the International Court of Justice

President Michael D. Higgins releases statement on the destruction of a school in Khirbet Zanuta
  • Opinion
  • 07 Dec 23

President Michael D. Higgins releases statement on the destruction of a school in Khirbet Zanuta

Calls For Ceasefire in Gaza Intensify Following Dublin March (Photos)
  • Pics & Vids
  • 23 Oct 23

Calls For Ceasefire in Gaza Intensify Following Dublin March (Photos)

United Nations, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin respond to recent outbreak of violence in Israel and Gaza
  • Opinion
  • 09 Oct 23

United Nations, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin respond to recent outbreak of violence in Israel and Gaza

Brazil Is Back! President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Speaks at the UN, on The Crises Facing Humanity
  • Opinion
  • 20 Sep 23

Brazil Is Back! President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Speaks at the UN, on The Crises Facing Humanity

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar discusses rise in hatred towards LGBTI people at UN High Level Week
  • Culture
  • 19 Sep 23

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar discusses rise in hatred towards LGBTI people at UN High Level Week

UN Secretary General’s Statement on Climate Change Welcomed By President Michael D. Higgins
  • Opinion
  • 28 Jul 23

UN Secretary General’s Statement on Climate Change Welcomed By President Michael D. Higgins

World Refugee Crisis: President Michael D. Higgins Proposes Bonds To Support Refugees During Crises
  • Lifestyle & Sports
  • 23 Jun 23

World Refugee Crisis: President Michael D. Higgins Proposes Bonds To Support Refugees During Crises

Nikki Haley challenges Donald Trump for Republican nomination in 2024 U.S. presidential election
  • Culture
  • 15 Feb 23

Nikki Haley challenges Donald Trump for Republican nomination in 2024 U.S. presidential election

The Weeknd to play Marlay Park, Dublin on 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour'
  • Music
  • 28 Nov 22

The Weeknd to play Marlay Park, Dublin on 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour'

Youth advocate Ruairi Holohan: "Avoid simply teaching a book definition of mental health to teenagers – instead, introduce the topic to children from an early age"
  • Opinion
  • 10 Oct 22

Youth advocate Ruairi Holohan: "Avoid simply teaching a book definition of mental health to teenagers – instead, introduce the topic to children from an early age"

17-year-old LGBTQ+ rights advocate Ruairí Holohan to speak out about mental health in schools during UN General Assembly week in New York
  • Opinion
  • 15 Sep 22

17-year-old LGBTQ+ rights advocate Ruairí Holohan to speak out about mental health in schools during UN General Assembly week in New York

President Higgins gives statement on negotiations for a UN ocean treaty
  • Culture
  • 31 Aug 22

President Higgins gives statement on negotiations for a UN ocean treaty

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