The International Monetary Fund reports that Red Sea container shipping has decreased by 30% due to attacks.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — According to the International Monetary Fund, container shipping in the Red Sea has decreased by approximately 33% due to ongoing assaults by Yemen’s Houthi insurgents. This information was reported on Wednesday. Jihad Azour, director of…
The United Nations report states that it could take decades for Gaza’s economy to fully recover.
The initial evaluation of the consequences on society and the economy caused by the conflict analyzes the decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the time it takes to bounce back, and the lasting consequences on poverty and household spending. The…
LIVE UPDATE: Situation of Emergency in the Middle East
The session of the Security Council has concluded. The top officials of the United Nations have highlighted key points regarding Gaza, the important role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), and the global initiative to prevent escalation of…
The leaders of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations join together to make a plea for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), stating that they will not turn their backs on the people of Gaza.
The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), a group of aid agencies led by the UN, stated that while there were concerning accusations that 12 UNWRA employees took part in Hamas-led terrorist actions against Israel on October 7, it is important not…
The Gaza Strip: Fighting to Preserve the Dreams of Youth Despite Disillusionment.
The Deir Al-Balah Preparatory School, which is one of over 700 schools managed by UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, has very little open space in its yard or classrooms. The previously used sports and play area is…
Guterres asserts that the only way to achieve a fair and lasting peace is through a Two-State solution.
In his speech at the yearly meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, the leader of the United Nations expressed strong worry about the escalation of violence and distress, especially after the…
The battle against corruption is hindered by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
A prominent corruption watchdog declared on Tuesday that worldwide attempts to address corruption in the public sector are slowing down or even regressing in certain areas due to ongoing conflicts and ineffective legal systems. Transparency International’s yearly report, based in…
In the midst of a funding crisis for UNWRA, desperate individuals in Gaza are searching through trucks in hopes of finding food.
Even with constant Israeli attacks in response to Hamas’ actions on October 7th, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths in Israel and over 250 hostages, UNRWA remains committed to delivering essential aid to the 2 million civilians in Gaza. According…
Possible rewording: Reduction of funds for UN agency in Gaza may have immediate impact.
During the Noon Briefing at Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that although we are actively addressing these concerns, it is important for the humanitarian efforts to continue. He stated that the civilians in Gaza…
There is no replacement for the vital work done by UNRWA in Gaza, according to the Senior Humanitarian Coordinator.
Sigrid Kaag, the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, stated to reporters outside the Security Council Chamber in New York that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) cannot be replaced or substituted due to its immense capacity,…