UNITED NATIONS

Every day, thousands of families are forced to flee war and violence, leaving everything behind – except their hopes and dreams for a safer future.

The former president of the General Assembly told IBTimes UK how he plans to reform the organisation.

Former UN secretary-general claims EU project has been a 'triumph' in pro-Remain plea.

The UN also accused pro-Russian separatist groups of torture in the conflict-ridden Donbass region.

Sweden was ranked first on the list followed by Denmark and Netherlands.

DRC, Rwanda and Burundi in the Great Lakes region are in the bottom third of the table.

The summit has been called to address the humanitarian catastrophe facing the world in 2016.

Four women are among the nine candidates to take over the top job at the United Nations.

Country has become a hub for weapons and munitions smuggling across the region since 2011.

The deadly attack comes only hours after a truce was struck.

In a bid to combat threats from Islamic militants in East Africa, UK has sent its troops.

Horn of Africa endures famine and hunger as severe drought ravages land.

Security forces confront protesters in Madingou amid rising tensions.

Greg Hunt is criticised for making empty promises by the Greens.

Climate deal known as the Paris Agreement is set to be signed by more than 165 countries.

Nations will meet in New York today to sign the Paris Agreement set out at COP21 last year.

The former Serbian foreign minister outlined his pitch for the UN's top job to a London think tank.

UN report has condemned number of children killed during the violent conflict in Afghanistan.

The country's long name has been a debated issue since the 1993 split with Slovakia.

At least 450 drug addicts are believed to have escaped from a government treatment centre in Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Fears mount that autonomous weapons could become tomorrow's AK-47s