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FAO Calls For Action Amid Foot-And-Mouth Disease Outbreaks
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:44 am | UN News
Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ... More >>
‘Step Back From The Brink’, Guterres Urges India And Pakistan
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 7:41 am | UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into outright military confrontation. More >>
UN Warns Of Growing Humanitarian Catastrophe In Gaza
Monday, 5 May 2025, 8:39 am | UN News
The UN and partners on Sunday issued a stark warning over the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as Israeli authorities maintain a near-total blockade on the delivery of aid for a ninth consecutive week. More >>
Funding Crisis Increases Danger And Risks For Refugees
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 5:28 pm | UN News
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday that a worsening funding crisis is placing refugees – who cannot return home due to war or persecution – in increasing danger. More >>
Myanmar Crisis Deepens As Military Attacks Persist And Needs Grow
Sunday, 4 May 2025, 5:26 pm | UN News
More than a month after two powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, the country is spiralling deeper into crisis as continued military attacks, obstructed aid access and widespread displacement leave nearly 6.3 million people in urgent need. More >>
Journalism Facing New Threats From AI And Censorship
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 5:02 pm | UN News
Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day. More >>
Reporters In Gaza Bear Witness And Suffer Tragic Consequences
Saturday, 3 May 2025, 4:57 pm | UN News
"After losing my leg in the war, I returned to photojournalism not just for work, but because I have loved photography since childhood," said Palestinian reporter Sami Shahada. More >>
WHO Chief Laments Most Disruptive Cuts To Global Health Funding ‘In Living Memory’
Friday, 2 May 2025, 11:11 am | UN News
As sudden budget cuts severely impact global health funding, prolonged conflicts around the world are fuelling disease outbreaks and posing a serious threat to public health, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. More >>
Afghanistan: Taliban Restrictions On Women’s Rights Intensify
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:34 am | UN News
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have followed through on decrees aimed at erasing women from public life in the country and restricting their freedom of movement, the UN mission to the country (UNAMA) said in its latest human rights report published ... More >>
Sudan: UN Rights Chief Appeals For Greater Protection Of Civilians In Besieged El Fasher
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:30 am | UN News
More than 500 civilians have been killed in North Darfur state, Sudan, over the past three weeks, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Thursday. More >>
International Aid: ‘The Money Isn’t Coming Back Anytime Soon’, Fletcher Warns
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:10 am | UN News
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned on Thursday that the global aid system must undergo a “humanitarian reset”, becoming significantly more efficient and exploring new sources of funding, as major donors – including the United States – sharply reduce ... More >>
Jazz Takes Centre Stage In Chicago For 2026
Friday, 2 May 2025, 7:34 am | UN News
Chicago has been named host city for the 2026 International Jazz Day festivities - coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the event and the 250th anniversary of the United States. More >>
First Person: Myanmar Aid Workers Brave Conflict And Harsh Conditions To Bring Aid To Earthquake Victims
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 10:03 am | UN News
In the aftermath of the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March, life-saving aid efforts led by the UN are being hampered by damaged infrastructure, ongoing armed conflict and global aid funding cuts. More >>
UNRWA Warns Against Closure Of Six Schools In East Jerusalem
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 9:30 am | UN News
The education of 800 students in occupied East Jerusalem is at risk as Israel moves to close their schools next week, a senior official with the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, said on Wednesday. More >>
UN Warns Of Deepening Crisis In Sudan As Famine Spreads And Violence Escalates
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 9:01 am | UN News
The United Nations has warned that Sudan is sliding deeper into catastrophe, with growing famine and surging violence – particularly in North Darfur – driving mass displacement and an alarming rise in civilian deaths. More >>
Syria: UN Envoy Warns Of Escalating Violence In Syria
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 8:34 am | UN News
The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, voiced deep concern on Tuesday over the recent surge in violence across Syria, particularly in the suburbs of Damascus and in Homs. More >>
Millions Will Die From Funding Cuts, Says UN Aid Chief
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:19 am | UN News
Lifesaving operations everywhere continue to be shut down by sweeping funding cutbacks which will result in millions of people dying, the UN’s top aid official said on Wednesday. More >>
‘Recovery Must Move Ahead’ In Southern Lebanon, Top Aid Official Says
Thursday, 1 May 2025, 7:13 am | UN News
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon has called for greater support to people in the south of the country working to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of last year’s hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. More >>
Plague Of Rats And Insects Provide Latest Challenge For War-Shattered Gazans
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 6:47 pm | UN News
After suffering almost 18 months of deadly bombardment, displacement and lack of access to basic services, the embattled people of Gaza face yet another challenge: the threat of insects and rodents. More >>
Ukraine: Ceasefire A Critical First Step On The Road To Durable Peace
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:59 am | UN News
The UN political affairs chief underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire in Ukraine in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday. More >>
