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UN Interviews

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Climate Change
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Ukraine
Gaza
UNICEF
Sudan
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Syria
Sustainable Development Goals
Human Rights
World Health Organization
Lebanon
Humanitarian Aid
Gender Equality
UNFPA
Afghanistan
Haiti
Food Insecurity
Education
UNESCO

<p>UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials at Headquarters in New York, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world who have a stake in helping the UN go about its often life-saving work in the field.</p>

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Scaling up Ebola response in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must include measures such as increased surveillance, more transport options to bring patients to treatment centres and greater engagement with the public.

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UN Resident Coordinator in Colom... more

With the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DR Congo still raging, UN peacekeepers must continue to protect civilians from both the virus and violence at the hands of multiple armed groups operating in the region, the Force Commander there has to... more

Every day, judges make decisions that change lives forever. They do so while reckoning with some of the worst of human nature, overwhelming workloads and constant public scrutiny - pressures that can ultimately affect the quality of justice they deli... more

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Recent Guests

Rangajeeva Wilyamase
Judge of the National and Supreme Courts of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea judiciary
Episode: ‘Judicial work affects every element in our societies’
Hedley Tah
Head of External Relations, UNHAS
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Episode: UN Humanitarian Air Service delivers aid - and hope - to those who need it most
Elisha Acheampong Darko
Undergraduate student, founder of Join Me Today
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Episode: Studying at the UN to fight climate change at home
Eliza Morgera
UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and Human Rights
UN
Episode: ‘Critical minerals boom must protect Indigenous Peoples’ rights’
Brendan Ross
UNICEF South Sudan Chief of Child Protection
UNICEF South Sudan
Episode: Helping South Sudan’s child soldiers to rebuild their lives
John Rutere
Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Tanzania
UNDP Tanzania
Episode: UNDP creates AI platform to support local businesses in Zanzibar
William O'Neill
UN-designated expert on human rights in Haiti
United Nations (Human Rights)
Episode: Haiti: Violence surge may signal gangs bracing for tougher security operations
Serigne Gueye
Senegalese urologist, world expert on obstetric fistula
University/Medical Institutions in Africa (based in Senegal)
Episode: Stronger maternal health systems, key to ending obstetric fistula
Paul Heslop
Chief Mine Action Advisor, UNDP Ukraine
UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine
Episode: In Ukraine, ‘the battlespace has become a lot deeper, a lot wider and a lot more lethal’

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Matt Wells
Host of UN News interview series
Nancy Sarkis
Host of UN News interview segment

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‘We can’t stop operating,’ says top UN peacekeeper on Ebola frontline
Q: General, could you tell us about the stories during your visits to the population, the areas affected by the Ebola virus in Congo?
The guest describes ongoing collaboration with MONUSCO and local authorities, highlighting how the mission has stayed active, conducted awareness campaigns, and supported health teams to deliver care while ensuring civilian protection.
UN Humanitarian Air Service delivers aid - and hope - to those who need it most
Q: What is your message to donors and world leaders today?
UNHAS is an impact multiplier, but its effectiveness still depends on predictable funding to sustain backbone humanitarian operations and ensure aid reaches those most in need.
UN Humanitarian Air Service delivers aid - and hope - to those who need it most
Q: What hard choices have you had to make about cutting operations because of funding cuts?
Destinations and the number of aircraft have been reduced, with some smaller aircraft replaced by larger ones to maintain reach, all while trying to control costs and protect staff.
UN Humanitarian Air Service delivers aid - and hope - to those who need it most
Q: Can you explain the pros and cons of air dropping aid?
Air drops provide access when ground means are impossible, but they are expensive and used sparingly as a last resort to move life-saving cargo and aid to desperate areas.
UN Humanitarian Air Service delivers aid - and hope - to those who need it most
Q: What are the biggest logistical and security challenges your crews face today?
Operational challenges include restricted airspace, damaged aeronautical infrastructure, drone activity, dust storms, and GPS jamming; the response is to prioritize safety and security of aid workers while maintaining mission continuity.

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The episodes center on high-stakes global issues shaped by the UN and its partners, including humanitarian crises, human rights, climate adaptation, peace and security, and cultural heritage. Conversations typically feature firsthand reporting from field experts, policymakers, and senior UN officials, with a strong emphasis on practical impact—such as how relief operations are organized, how survivors are supported, or how international coordination can stabilize fragile environments. Unique angles include ethical debates around documenting suffering, art and memory as tools for policy influence, and innovative mechanisms for humanitarian logistics and protection. The show is likely to appeal to policy professionals, NGO staff, journalists,... more

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2. Hedley Tah
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4. Eliza Morgera
5. Brendan Ross
6. John Rutere
7. William O'Neill
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