The United Nations General Assembly has voted with a significant majority in favor of an urgent humanitarian ceasefire during an emergency meeting.
[embedded content] Recording of the Extraordinary Meeting of the General Assembly in response to an emergency situation.Member States adopted a resolution, demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and well as “ensuring humanitarian access”….
The Gaza Strip is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as hospital facilities have been greatly reduced, according to the World Health Organization.
Dr. Richard Peeperkorn, the representative of WHO in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, briefed reporters on the situation in Gaza. He described the overcrowded corridors of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, where doctors are treating patients on the floor due to…
The preliminary agreement for the 28th United Nations Climate Summit has been published.
The United Nations’ climate organization has released a preliminary version of its expected final agreement from the COP28 climate conference, concluding on Tuesday. The draft has been criticized by activists for deviating from the expected language and lacking measures to…
The situation in Gaza worsens as violence continues throughout the area.
At the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview in Doha, Mr. Griffiths stated that the situation is deteriorating and emphasized the crucial need for moments of peace to be achieved. The most recent update from the UN Office for the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has passed a resolution regarding the provision of crucial aid in Gaza.
The UN health agency acknowledged that a resolution on this conflict was adopted without opposition within the UN system for the first time since 7 October. This highlights the significance of prioritizing healthcare universally, regardless of the circumstances, and recognizing…
Guterres remains determined to push for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and will not give up.
António Guterres, speaking at the Doha Forum in Qatar, stated that the main platform for resolving international conflicts is currently unable to function due to conflicting geopolitical interests. He made this statement following a meeting in New York on Friday…
‘Shadows of Children’: For Youngest Gaza Hostages, Life Moves Forward in Whispers
HERZLIYA, ISRAEL — After being held captive in the tunnels of Gaza for seven weeks, they are now able to freely laugh, chat, and play. However, some of the children who were released from captivity are still hesitant to speak…
The Christian community in Lebanon is experiencing the effects of climate change in their sacred forest and valley.
BCHARRE, LEBANON — Majestic cedar trees towered over dozens of Lebanese Christians gathered outside a small mid-19th century chapel hidden in a mountain forest to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, the miracle in which Jesus Christ, on a mountaintop,…
OPEC Urges Members to Reject Any COP28 Deal Targeting Fossil Fuels
A leaked letter from OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais has urged member countries to oppose any agreements made at the U.N. climate conference that focus on limiting fossil fuels instead of emissions. On Wednesday, the leader of OPEC mentioned in…
Tales of bravery and commitment: Humanitarian workers on the front lines of Gaza
Mouhammed, the head of emergency and disaster management at the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), rises at 6:30 AM, getting just three hours of rest lately. He resides in a shared room with 25 PRCS volunteers at the emergency operation…