Published on: 2026-04-22
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: the UN chief welcomed the US statement on the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, progress in stabilizing the situation has occurred in Syria over the past month, an unfavorable working environment harms the health of staff, and the UN marks International Mother Earth Day.
Ceasefire between the USA and Iran
The UN Secretary-General welcomed the statement by the United States on extending the ceasefire regime. This is an important step on the path to 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 negotiations. The UN chief also fully supports Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate the negotiations.
UN Security Council on Syria
In Syria, over the past month, certain progress has been made in stabilizing the situation; however, serious economic, social, and institutional problems remain, said the Deputy Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone, at the Security Council meeting. He noted the efforts of 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-Suwaida and expressed concern over human rights violations.
Favorable working environment
Excessive demands, an excessively long working day, and a lack of job security harm workers’ health and consequently the economy as a whole. This is stated in a new report by the International Labour Organization. Specialists have calculated that annually more than 840,000 people die from diseases related to an unfavorable social environment at work. And this concerns not only excessive workload but also abuse, bullying, and harassment. Constant tension 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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