United Nations officials informed the Security Council that conflict is the main catalyst behind the current hunger crisis in Sudan.
“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the conflict, we cannot make clearer the desperation that civilians are facing in Sudan,” said Edem Wosornu of the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA – one of three senior officials who briefed ambassadors….
The key to achieving financial independence in southern Madagascar is water cultivation.
They reside in Ankilinanjosoa village in Anosy, a region that has experienced a string of droughts resulting in multiple crop failures. A group of twenty-five women created a growers association with the assistance of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)…
A report from the United Nations reveals a “climate of fear” in regions of Ukraine that are occupied by Russia.
Using more than 2,300 statements from individuals who have experienced it firsthand, the report outlines actions taken by Russia to impose Russian language, citizenship, legal system, and education programs in occupied territories. These actions also include suppressing and obstructing Ukrainian…
Indonesia is setting an example in managing forest fires.
In 2019, while conducting a routine patrol, volunteer firefighter Marlizar saw smoke coming from a quarter-hectare of peatland. He sent his colleague to their base in Teluk Maranti village, seven kilometres away, and bravely battled the fire alone. When Marlizar’s…
Holding individuals responsible is crucial in addressing the violation of human rights in North Korea.
During a verbal report to the Human Rights Council – the primary human rights authority under the United Nations – Deputy High Commissioner Nada Al-Nashif stated that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (commonly referred to as North Korea) has…
Interim findings have been presented to the Secretary-General by the UNRWA review panel.
The review follows serious allegations regarding the alleged involvement of UNRWA staff in the 7 October attack on Israel by Hamas, which are being investigated by the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). On Tuesday, the Secretary-General received the…
Agencies are warning of a rise in the number of infants in Gaza who are at risk of dying.
“According to Dr. Margaret Harris of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), doctors and healthcare workers are increasingly witnessing the consequences of malnutrition, with newborn infants succumbing to death due to dangerously low birth weights.” The World Health Organization spokesperson…
Efforts to provide assistance in Haiti continue despite ongoing violence and instability.
On Tuesday, the United Nations reported that UNICEF, its children’s agency, and its partners have distributed more than 242,000 gallons of water since the beginning of March. Additionally, the World Food Programme (WFP) and its partners have given out over…
An expert on UN rights is calling for worldwide initiatives to stop the atrocities committed by the junta in Myanmar.
In February of 2021, there was a coup d’état in Myanmar where the military seized power and detained numerous government officials, political figures, and activists, including President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The acquisition led to…
The UN human rights chief calls the hurried implementation of Hong Kong’s new security law a backward action.
Volker Türk expressed deep disappointment at the hasty passage of significant legislation through the legislative body, despite valid concerns regarding its adherence to global human rights standards. This occurred in the former British colony, now a Special Administrative Region of…