Published on: 2026-04-22
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and in the world: the UN chief welcomed the US statement on the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, progress in stabilizing the situation in Syria has occurred over the past month, the unfavorable working environment is harming the health of staff, the UN marks International Mother Earth Day.
Ceasefire between the USA and Iran
The UN Secretary-General welcomed the United States’ statement on the extension of the ceasefire regime. This is an important step toward de-escalating the conflict and creating a necessary space for diplomacy and strengthening trust between the US and Iran, noted the UN chief. Guterres called on the parties to refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire regime and to participate constructively in the negotiations. The UN chief also fully supports Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate the talks.
UN Security Council on Syria
In Syria, certain progress has been made over the past month in terms of stabilizing the situation, but serious economic, social, and institutional problems remain, said the Deputy Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone, at a Security Council meeting. He noted the efforts of the Syrian authorities to protect the country from regional conflicts and combat terrorism. At the same time, he pointed out the lack of progress in resolving the situation in Al-Suwayda and expressed concern over human rights violations.
Favorable working environment
Excessive demands, an excessively long working day, and the absence of job security harm the health of workers and, consequently, the economy as a whole. This is stated in a new report by the International Labour Organization. Specialists calculated that annually more than 840 thousand people die from diseases associated with an unfavorable psychosocial environment at work. It is not only about excessive workload but also about poor attitudes, bullying, and harassment. Constant anxiety in such an environment can lead to cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders.
Mother Earth Day
Today is International Mother Earth Day. The UN Secretary-General reminded that Mother Earth has given us everything, and we have repaid her with reckless destruction, polluting the air, poisoning the water, destabilizing the climate. He emphasized that solutions exist, and in most countries of the world renewable sources today are the cheapest source of electricity. He called to end dependence on fossil fuels and protect nature from destruction.
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