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WHO ‘Working Tirelessly’ To Help Save Lives As Middle East Crisis Grinds On
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:22 pm | UN News
Amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues efforts to keep hospitals up and running and to evacuate patients requiring specialized treatment, a senior official with the UN agency said in Cairo on Monday. More >>
World’s Largest Urban Development Forum Concludes With Cairo Call To Action
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:20 pm | UN News
The twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum wrapped up on Friday with the adoption of the Cairo Call to Action, after intense discussions focused on the global housing crisis and financing urbanization, all under the theme “It All Starts at Home.” More >>
Cyberattacks On Healthcare: A Global Threat That Can’t Be Ignored
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:18 pm | UN News
An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world’s healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of the WHO, as the Security Council convened to discuss strategies to counter ... More >>
Unhealthy Eating Drives $8 Trillion In Annual Hidden Costs
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:15 pm | UN News
Most of the hidden costs of agrifood systems worldwide stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a new report published on ... More >>
‘Looming Catastrophe’: Experts Warn Of High Risk Of Famine In Northern Gaza
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:13 pm | UN News
There is a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip, food security experts said. More >>
Time To Dismantle Legacies Of Slavery And Colonialism Impacting African Diaspora
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:11 pm | UN News
Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General Assembly President said. More >>
Gaza: Possible Atrocity Crimes Unfold, New UN Report Warns
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:09 pm | UN News
There must be “due reckoning” for horrific violations and possible atrocity crimes in Gaza, the UN human rights chief said on Friday following the release of a new report outlining actions taken by Israeli forces during the ongoing war with Hamas. More >>
Sudan’s Displaced Have Endured ‘Unimaginable Suffering, Brutal Atrocities’
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:07 pm | UN News
Sudan’s displaced have endured “unimaginable suffering” in their search for shelter from the country’s ongoing war, UN humanitarians warned on Friday. More >>
Suffering Continues For Civilians In Gaza And Lebanon
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10:58 pm | UN News
The month-long Israeli siege in northern Gaza has left civilians on the brink of disaster, preventing them from accessing the essentials for their survival, including water, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday. More >>
South Sudan: Postponing Long-awaited Elections ‘A Regrettable Development’
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10:45 pm | UN News
The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited elections cannot be “business as usual”, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Thursday. More >>
Record Heat Persists As WMO Calls For Urgent Services And Investment Boost
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10:44 pm | UN News
The world is experiencing unprecedented warming with 2024 poised to become the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous record in 2023, according to new data released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ahead of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. More >>
Youth Take Over At UN Alliance Of Civilizations
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:36 am | UN News
Youth took centre stage on opening day at the UN Alliance of Civilizations 10th Global Forum on Monday, with young directors recognised for their films at an international festival and a forum showcasing the next generation of movers and doers. More >>
Lebanon: UNIFIL Concerned By Attacks On Lebanese Armed Forces
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 11:14 am | UN News
The United Nations remains concerned by the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon between Hezbollah and the Israel Defense Force (IDF), as well as the widespread destruction and death across the Blue Line, the Secretary-General’s Spokesperson, Stéphane ... More >>
‘No Excuse’: A Global Call To End Violence Against Women
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 10:39 am | UN News
On the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, world leaders and advocates gathered at the UN Headquarters to confront a stark reality: violence against women and girls remains a pervasive global crisis. More >>
Russian Strikes On Ukraine’s Energy System Risks Nuclear Disaster: Rights Experts
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 9:23 am | UN News
Independent UN human rights experts have warned of an escalating risk of nuclear disaster in Ukraine following Russia’s continued attacks on the country’s electrical infrastructure, with the most recent strike occurring on 17 November. More >>
No End In Sight To ‘Horror’ In Gaza, UN Official Tells Security Council
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 9:18 am | UN News
As Gaza teeters on the brink of collapse, a senior UN official on Monday renewed urgent calls for an immediate ceasefire and action to address the humanitarian crisis. More >>
Lebanon Crisis: Intensifying Violence Is Deadliest In Decades, Warn Aid Agencies
Monday, 25 November 2024, 9:51 am | UN News
The past two months of intensifying Israeli bombardment in Lebanon have been the “deadliest and most devastating” in decades as communities uprooted from the front line flee continue to flee across the border to Syria, UN humanitarians said ... More >>
What’s The Alliance Of Civilizations And Why Does It Matter Now?
Monday, 25 November 2024, 8:55 am | UN News
The UN Alliance of Civilizations will convene its 10th Global Forum from 25 to 27 November in a bid to bridge gaps between divided communities around the world. But, what is it and why does its Global Forum matter now? More >>
Nigeria: 33 Million Could Face Hunger Next Year
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 1:44 pm | UN News
Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food insecure people to 33 million in 2025. More >>
Sudan: Allies Of Warring Generals ‘Enabling The Slaughter’, Security Council Hears
Sunday, 24 November 2024, 1:40 pm | UN News
The people of Sudan face an ever-deepening crisis as the relentless war between rival militaries pushes the country further into chaos, the UN’s top political affairs official told the Security Council, underscoring that a ceasefire & negotiated political ... More >>
