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…
An envoy has issued a warning that the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo could jeopardize the stability of the entire region.
During a meeting at the United Nations in New York, Bintou Keita, the Special Representative for the UN, called on ambassadors to take necessary actions to stop the conflict in North Kivu province from crossing over the border. She emphasized…
International organizations express concern about renewed fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The United Nations Mission, known as MONUSCO, urged the group to adhere to the Luanda roadmap. This agreement was signed in 2022 by Angola, the DRC, and Rwanda with the goal of promoting peace in the troubled eastern region of…
Gaza: Israeli advance on Rafah would have ‘dire humanitarian consequences’
Sigrid Kaag restated the concern of Secretary-General António Guterres that conducting such an operation at this time could have catastrophic consequences for innocent civilians. “There are more than a million people crammed in Rafah. It’s not intended for a million…