Maher Nasser

All freedom depends on press freedom. Without it, there can be no human rights, no sustainable development & no peace. On this World Press Freedom Day, let's protect the rights of journalists & build a world where the truth & the truth-tellers are safe.

Migration is not the crisis. The crisis is the world’s collective failure to manage migration together. We need cooperation across borders, governments & societies to show how multilateral cooperation delivers in the lives of migrants & the societies they strengthen.

GDP is the most widely used metric of economic progress & well-being. But it cannot be the only one. GDP is indifferent to whether income goes to billionaires or to the poor – or if that income goes to addressing hunger, health or deprivation. Let’s count what matters: Health. Biodiversity. Job-creation. Human rights. Equality.

Looking forward @unpublications event today at #UNBookshop. Tamaki Hara: "And yet, and yet, I feel I have always held a vision of an age of harmony in which a fresh spring murmurs quietly in every heart – a time when individuals will no longer be crushed." 👇👇

The answers to our greatest challenges already exist in the minds of people around the world. Let's create the conditions for every woman and man to unleash their creativity, driving innovative solutions to advance the #SDGs and build a better future for all. #WorldCreativityAndInnovationDay

Human development has been set back by 77 years in Gaza, with $71.4 billion needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction, according to the European Union & UN, with the @WorldBankGroup. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

This week at United Nations Headquarters in New York, four candidates will take questions and outline their vision for the future as they vie to become the next UN Secretary-General. Here’s what to expect, and a guide to more about the selection process. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

"It is time to stop this madness. It is time to come together to end the wars that are pushing development out of reach." @antonioguterres' remarks to the Opening Session of the 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-Up: un.org/sg/en/content/…

Over 8 decades, the @CIJ_ICJ's judgments & advisory opinions have shaped the modern world. This Court continues to be a guarantor that sovereignty & equality are not mere words on paper – a reminder that even overwhelming strength cannot, and must not, replace legal obligation.

5K run with my son Yazan who is visiting from the UK.

“When we invest in children, we plant the seeds of peace and justice for generations to come,” says 15-year-old Sara, an UNRWA student in the occupied #WestBank.  Despite ongoing challenges, UNRWA provides continuity of learning for 48,000 children in the occupied West Bank.  For those forcibly displaced, UNRWA runs emergency education through temporary learning spaces, online classes and self-learning activities.  #UNRWAworks

A new analysis published by @UN_Women today shows that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in #Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025. That is an average of at least 47 women and girls killed per day. buff.ly/kjtRyjP

A ceasefire offers a pause in #Lebanon, but needs remain high and risks persist across the region. UN agencies warn health systems are strained, displacement continues and support is urgently needed. Stay updated with our rolling coverage news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

.@volker_turk urges all parties to ensure full and immediate implementation, in good faith, of #Lebanon #Israel ceasefire. Meaningful efforts must now focus on a durable political solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict and ensures long-term protection on all sides for civilians, who have borne the brunt of weeks of unrelenting violence, destruction and displacement.

After three years of war in Sudan, women and girls are facing grave threats of hunger, displacement and violence. @UN_Women explores what the world’s worst humanitarian and protection crisis means for for women and girls. unwomen.org/en/articles/in…

"There is no military solution to the crisis in the Middle East. Serious negotiations must resume. The ceasefire must be preserved – and extended as necessary. And international navigational rights and freedoms must be respected by all parties." - @antonioguterres

We are living through profound geopolitical tensions, widening inequalities, eroding trust & immense human suffering. This moment demands dialogue, deescalation & full respect for international law. Let’s continue our efforts to strengthen peace & ensure justice for all.

In a world marked by widening geopolitical divisions, economic strain & persistent insecurity – we must reaffirm international law & the foundations we need going forward: Dialogue over confrontation. Obligation over expedience. And the force of law over the law of force.

After weeks of destruction & distress, it is clear that there is no military solution to the current conflict in the Middle East. I call for resumption of talks for an agreement to be reached. The ceasfire must absolutely be preserved. All violations must cease. All parties to the conflict must respect the freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz, in line with international law.

I unequivocally condemn the massive strikes by Israel across Lebanon on 8 April that resulted in hundreds of civilians being killed & injured, including children. With the announcement of the ceasefire between Iran & the USA, the ongoing military activity in Lebanon poses a grave risk to the ceasefire & the efforts toward a lasting & comprehensive peace in the region. Hostilities must stop immediately. International law must be respected. Civilians & civilian objects must be protected at all times. Attacks against them are unacceptable. There is no military solution to the conflict. un.org/sg/en/content/…