U.N. Assembly Renews Volker Türk as Rights Chief
The General Assembly approved Volker Türk’s second four-year term as U.N. high commissioner for human rights after rejecting a Russian proposal for a shorter appointment.
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U.N. Opens Public Phase of Search for Next Secretary-General
The U.N. General Assembly president announced a public-facing selection process and the first related town hall in a decade.
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UN General Assembly Completes New Urban Agenda Review at New York Meeting
The United Nations reviewed progress on its New Urban Agenda and set priorities for continued implementation through 2036.
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U.N. General Assembly Adopts Housing and Sustainable Cities Declaration After July Review
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a political declaration on July 21 after reviewing progress on the New Urban Agenda, urging faster action on housing, urban financing, local government and climate resilience.
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U.N. General Assembly re-elects Volker Türk as human-rights chief for a second term
The U.N. General Assembly re-elected Volker Türk to a second four-year term as high commissioner for human rights on July 24, 2026, despite reported opposition from the United States, Israel and Russia.
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UN Review on July 16–17 Says Cities Are Falling Behind on Housing and Infrastructure
The UN General Assembly’s midterm review of the New Urban Agenda called for faster implementation, stronger urban planning and better financing for local governments as cities grow and face rising climate risks.