As conflict continues to escalate in Sudan, there is a growing concern for the health care of unborn and newborn individuals. The country is facing a looming crisis in providing adequate healthcare for this vulnerable population.
Nairobi, Kenya — Save the Children, a British charity, reports that approximately 30,000 children will be delivered in Sudan, a country ravaged by war, within the next three months. These newborns will not have access to essential medical treatment, such…
Talks Regarding US Assistance for Ukraine Anticipated to Extend Beyond Christmas.
Capitol Hill — Next week, American legislators will continue working during the Christmas holiday in order to negotiate an agreement on border security. This negotiation is in exchange for Republican support to provide additional aid to Ukraine. “We acknowledge that…
The healthcare system is under attack as Ukraine faces its second winter of war.
GENEVA — As Ukraine faces another winter of conflict, the World Health Organization cautions that the public health system will face significant strain as millions of civilians strive to stay safe and warm during the extended, harsh winter season. According…
Presents for Ukrainian Soldiers on the Frontline: Sweets, Artwork by Children, Essential Warm Items
In Ukraine, volunteers are assembling holiday care packages for approximately 700,000 soldiers in the military, including those on the front lines. Reporter Lesia Bakalets interviewed some of these volunteers in Kyiv. Filmed by Evgenii Shynkar. Source: voanews.com
Interview with Ukrainian children reveals their pure desire for peace.
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has confirmed that more than 10,000 innocent individuals have lost their lives since the start of the invasion in February 2022. However, the true number of deaths may be significantly higher. More than 10…
Brief International News: Sudan and DR Congo Elections, WFP Ceases Food Aid, Peacekeeping Leader Visits CAR.
The World Food Programme (WFP) stated that the choice made for safety reasons was a significant obstacle to humanitarian work in the primary food-producing region of the country. WFP staff had been consistently delivering assistance to more than 800,000 individuals,…
The UN mission chief emphasizes that the Taliban’s adherence to “international norms” is a non-negotiable aspect of their return.
The leader of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, Roza Otunbayeva, emphasized the importance of increasing communication with the unofficial Taliban leaders who took control in August 2021. According to her statement to the Council, the state of human rights…
The United Nations’ Grandi expresses approval for the European Union’s agreement to revamp their system for managing migration in the region.
According to reports, there has been an agreement reached in Brussels regarding the New Pact on Migration and Asylum after three years of intense negotiations. The pact is set to take effect in 2024. The agreement aims to evenly distribute…
Interview with Senior UNRWA Official Reflects on Unprecedented Conflict in Gaza: Devastation, Displacement, and Sorrow.
Since the 7 October attacks, there have been reports of 135 UNRWA employees who have lost their lives in Gaza due to the ongoing escalation of violence. This is the highest number of casualties in a single incident. Despite the…
The United Nations aid agency has issued a warning that there is a severe shortage of safe drinking water in Gaza.
Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, stated that having access to clean water is crucial for survival. Unfortunately, children in Gaza are facing extreme scarcity, with limited access to drinkable water. As a result, they are forced to use unsafe…