Published on: 2026-06-13
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and worldwide: more civilians in Ukraine were killed and injured in May than in any other month during the past four years, the ILO adopted the Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, the UN published a new global report on HIV/AIDS, today is observed as the World Day Against Child Labour.
Victims on the territory of Ukraine
In May 2026, died and was woundedmore peaceful residents of Ukraine, than in any other month in the past four years, according to the monthly report of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country (HRMMU). According to data confirmed by the mission, as a result of conflict-related violence, at least 274 civilians were killed and 1,763 were injured in May. According to the report, the main cause of civilian deaths in May were aviation and missile strikes on urban areas. The overwhelming majority of victims were in territory controlled by the government of Ukraine.
Digital platforms
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted todayConvention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy. The ILO emphasizes that this is a significant achievement – the document establishes the first international standard for labor activity conducted on a digital platform. The Convention was adopted at the conclusion of the 114th session of the International Labour Conference, which brings together delegates from governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states of the organization.
Fighting AIDS
Lack of funding and human rights violations threaten to halt progress in the fight against AIDS, warnsnew UN report. HIV prevention programs have been severely affected as a result of reduced volumes of external aid: testing programs decreased by 22 percent in regions with a high incidence level during the period from 2024 to 2025. In Eastern Europe and Central Asia, men and women who use injectable drugs account for the largest share of new infection cases among key population groups (25 percent of new HIV infection cases in 2024).
Child labor
Today is World Day Against Child Labour. The International Labour Organization emphasizes that, despite progress made, 138 million children worldwide still work, including nearly 54 million in hazardous conditions. Under the slogan “A red card to child labour: fair play for children, decent work for adults,” this year’s World Day campaign calls for intensified measures aimed at preventing and eradicating child labour.
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