Nelson Mandela, the first president of South Africa after apartheid, has a claim to being the most highly respected African leader in modern history. As well as celebrating Mandela’s legacy as a fighter for human rights, equality and social justice, the Day also promotes the fight against...

The UN Charter says that Member States must guarantee the rights of all people, regardless of history, culture or social norms. However, around the world, people continue to face discrimination, criminalization and violence purely because of their sexual orientation and identity. Earlier this...

What kind of future do we all want? And how will we get it? It’s a big question, and the UN is convening a major event this year to try to find some answers. On today’s show, Conor Lennon is joined by Mayra Lopes from the UN News Portuguese Unit, and Benno Schwinghammer, UN Correspondent for...