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Report Details Bleak Human Rights Situation In Ukraine Nearly Three Years Into Russian Invasion
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 11:59 am | UN News
A new report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) highlights persistent suffering of civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) while Russia continues to expand its control over occupied territories. More >>
Major Step Forward For Child Protection In Colombia, As Politicians Ban Underage Marriage
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 11:27 am | UN News
The decision by members of congress in Colombia to abolish a law allowing marriages from the age of 14 – with parental consent – has been applauded by UN agencies. More >>
‘Absolutely The Wrong Path,’ Türk Warns Against Afghanistan’s Ban On Women In NGOs
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 11:21 am | UN News
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep alarm over Afghanistan’s recent decision to revoke the licenses of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that continue to employ Afghan women in the country. More >>
UNHCR Urges Greater Support For People Fleeing Post-Election Violence In Mozambique
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 10:54 am | UN News
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR is deeply alarmed by the ongoing situation in Mozambique, where post-election unrest has forced thousands to flee their homes, including to seek safety in neighbouring countries. More >>
UNRWA Chief Renews Call For Probe Into Attacks On Humanitarians In Gaza
Wednesday, 1 January 2025, 10:34 am | UN News
The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, issued a fresh call on Tuesday for investigations into the “systematic disregard” for humanitarian workers and humanitarian premises in Gaza. More >>
Gaza: Hospitals Closed, Aid Denied, Civilians Trapped
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 12:16 pm | UN News
Essential services that sustain life - healthcare, emergency aid, and humanitarian access - are being systematically dismantled in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). More >>
UN Support Continues In Syria And Lebanon
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 9:02 am | UN News
The UN Special Envoy for Syria continues to uphold the need for a Syrian-led transition in his ongoing talks on the way forward for the country. More >>
2024 To Become The Hottest Year On Record
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 8:58 am | UN News
The year 2024 is set to be the warmest on record, capping a decade of unprecedented heat fuelled by human activities, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). More >>
UN Official Warns Against Further Escalation Amid Attacks In Yemen, Israel And Red Sea
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 8:53 am | UN News
A senior UN official appealed on Monday for an end to the hostilities between Israel and Houthi rebels in Yemen which have taken “an escalatory turn” in recent weeks. More >>
In New Year’s Message, Guterres Urges Countries To Drastically Slash Emissions And ‘Exit This Road To Ruin’
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 8:39 am | UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for making 2025 “a new beginning” in his message for the New Year, issued on Monday. More >>
UN Chief Hails ‘Peacemaker, Human Rights Champion’, Former President Jimmy Carter
Monday, 30 December 2024, 8:17 pm | UN News
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep sadness at the passing of former United States President Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100, at his home in Plains, Georgia. More >>
2024 ‘One Of The Worst Years In History For Children In Conflict’
Monday, 30 December 2024, 10:22 am | UN News
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to an assessment by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). More >>
AI Literacy Is ‘Crucial’ For Individuals And More Regulation Is Needed
Monday, 30 December 2024, 10:15 am | UN News
Companies and governments need to take more responsibility for keeping individuals safe from the potential misuse of artificial intelligence tools, according to AI expert Ivana Bartoletti More >>
Last Hospital In Northern Gaza Out Of Service Following Raid
Monday, 30 December 2024, 10:07 am | UN News
The last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital, is now out of service, putting the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Friday. More >>
Sudan Conflict: ‘There Cannot Be A Military Solution To This War’
Monday, 30 December 2024, 8:31 am | UN News
Sudan’s civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to inflict misery on the country’s population, fuelling a massive humanitarian disaster and driving over 12 million people from their homes. More >>
Health Needs In Syria Worsen Amid Winter Conditions
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:43 pm | UN News
Health challenges in northwest Syria have escalated due to harsh winter conditions, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations, the UN World Health Organization (WHO)-led Health Cluster reported on Friday. More >>
Haiti’s Destiny ‘Bright’ Despite Terrifying Escalation Of Violence
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:40 pm | UN News
Offering Haiti’s young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the Caribbean nation to “reclaim its position as a symbol of hope,” according to a senior UN official in the country. More >>
Global Solidarity Key To Future Pandemic Preparedness, Says UN Chief
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:37 pm | UN News
In a message commemorating Friday’s International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all. More >>
WHO Chief Unharmed Following Israeli Airstrike At Yemen Airport
Friday, 27 December 2024, 11:55 am | UN News
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, has described the scene in Sana’a, Yemen, on Thursday, after Israeli aircraft bombed the airport, reportedly killing two people. More >>
Gaza: Ongoing Civilian Casualties Amid Aid Challenges
Friday, 27 December 2024, 11:48 am | UN News
Civilian casualties and injuries continue to be reported across Gaza due to the ongoing hostilities, with most families unable to afford basic food as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, a UN spokesperson reported on Thursday. More >>
