As violence in Gaza reaches an unprecedented level, the United Nations urges for an urgent ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis.
The Secretary-General, António Guterres, restated his urgent request for a prompt halt to hostilities and the unconditional release of captives, as well as the provision of aid that meets the dire needs of the residents of Gaza. He emphasized the…
Turkey: Restoring lives in communities impacted by earthquakes.
Although debris has been removed, the city still has an eerie emptiness that is gradually being filled with community life, thanks to support from the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). Fortunately, Emel and her family were able to…
Gaza: Testimonies highlight grim plight of civilians expecting to die
Volker Türk’s plea was made while UN humanitarians persistently issued alarming alerts about the extent of the humanitarian emergency in the enclave. ‘Crumbs’ of aid The leader of UNRWA, the organization responsible for aiding Palestinian refugees, stated that the limited…
The current situation in Gaza: The General Assembly has passed a resolution urging for a “humanitarian ceasefire” and the protection of civilians.
The UN resolution resolves the impasse regarding a reaction to the Israel-Palestine conflict that began on October 7th. Despite several attempts, the Security Council’s Member States were unable to come to a consensus on four proposed resolutions. Please visit our…
Explanation: What does a UN General Assembly emergency special session entail and why is it significant?
What does an emergency special session entail? If the UN Security Council is incapable of fulfilling its main duty of upholding global peace and security, which is currently the situation after the recent Israel-Palestine conflict that began on October 7th,…
Explanation: Advocating for truth during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.
Dangerous misinformation regarding the current conflict following the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel is still spreading on the internet, which could have harmful effects in real life. Misinformation is when false information is unknowingly spread, while disinformation is…
Guterres urges for renewed efforts to provide aid access to Gaza, stating that history will judge all involved in the matter.
He received a call shortly before UN agencies announced that communication services, including phone, internet, and mobile, were disrupted in Gaza. According to Lynn Hastings, the UN’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Palestine, Gaza is currently cut off from communication…
The head of the Commission of Inquiry on Syria stated that the Syrian war is currently at its most severe point in four years.
This week, Paulo Pinheiro gave an interview to UN News following his presentation of the most recent report to the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. The report covers various topics related to social issues, humanitarian affairs, and human…
The international community is calling on Pakistan to stop deporting Afghans in order to prevent a potential disaster for human rights.
The OHCHR is calling on the authorities to stop deportations, which are scheduled to commence on November 1st, according to spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani at a press conference in Geneva. At the moment, over 2 million Afghans without legal documentation are…
LIVE UPDATE: Emergency meeting on Gaza called by United Nations General Assembly.
09:00 (New York) As of reporting, there are 110 speakers scheduled to participate in the tenth Emergency Special Session of the Assembly, which is set to begin at 10 AM in New York. Palestine will be the first to address…