The UNRWA independent review group has the authority to request a visit to Gaza.
In early February, the Secretary-General appointed a group to address Israeli accusations of 12 UNRWA employees being involved in Hamas-organized terror attacks in Israel in October. The group, led by former French minister Catherine Colonna, plans to meet with Palestinian…
The head of the United Nations health agency has issued a warning that Gaza has turned into a “zone of death.”
According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Gaza has turned into a dangerous area where lives are at risk. He shared this information with reporters during a press conference in Geneva. “Large portions of the land have been devastated. The…
According to a human rights expert, the compulsory enlistment in Myanmar indicates the junta’s sense of desperation.
According to Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews, the junta’s decision is another indication of their vulnerability and desperation. He urges for increased international efforts to safeguard at-risk communities throughout the country. The speaker warned that despite being injured and in a…
Leaders in the humanitarian field come together to make a pressing appeal for Gaza.
After the violent terrorist attacks on southern Israel by Hamas and other groups on October 7th, followed by Israel’s military response in Gaza, over 75% of the population in the area have been forced to leave their homes, often more…
The United Nations representative urges for restrictions on illegal weapons in the Central African Republic.
During the briefing for ambassadors of the UN Security Council, Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative for the Central African Republic (CAR), brought up the incident that occurred on January 15th. This incident involved an explosion that targeted a patrol from…
The UK is being urged to put an end to the “national threat” posed by violence against women and girls.
After spending 10 days in the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem stated that a man kills a woman every three days in the UK, and one out of four women will encounter domestic violence at some point in their lifetime….
The UN forum urges countries to work together immediately to avoid potential setbacks in achieving sustainable development.
The 11th APFSD began in Bangkok, with attendees calling for countries to quickly enact urgent measures, supported by strong and ongoing international cooperation. The serious caution implied that nations faced the danger of falling even further behind in their efforts…
The World Food Programme issues a warning that the people of Gaza are barely surviving.
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) announced that it has been forced to temporarily halt the delivery of aid to northern Gaza until proper safety measures can be implemented. “We have not made the decision to suspend deliveries to the…
The United States has rejected an Algerian proposal calling for an immediate end to the fighting in Gaza.
The most recent meeting of the Council regarding the escalating Middle East crisis resulting from the conflict in Gaza has concluded. The US exercised their veto power while the UK abstained, while Algeria’s resolution received support from 13 out of…
Madagascar, which has been impacted by climate change, is adjusting to the changing conditions. The UN Resident Coordinator has written a blog post about this adaptation process.
The residents of Madagascar are adjusting to the changing climate, as it is considered the fourth most impacted country by climate change globally. This information comes from the UN Resident Coordinator, the highest-ranking UN representative in the country located in…