Recent fatalities in the Mediterranean emphasize the importance of establishing secure paths for migration.
At a summit held in Rome by Italy, the IOM emphasized the importance of establishing consistent routes for migration to promote development in Africa and reduce migration numbers. The A Bridge for Common Life conference provided a crucial chance to…
The United Nations leader is calling on countries to undo the suspension of funding for UNRWA.
On Sunday, the leader of the United Nations stated that the Organization is quickly addressing the highly concerning accusations that multiple UNRWA employees were connected to the terror attacks in southern Israel on October 7th. The Office of Internal Oversight…
The Field: A Narrative of an Aid Worker’s Struggle to Survive in Gaza.
Shelters provided for individuals displaced in the south of Gaza. When the conflict started on October 7th, Hala, a mother of four, experienced a sudden and significant change in her daily life. This was also the case for over two…
UNRWA chief calls on countries to reconsider their decision to suspend funding for lifesaving programmes.
UNRWA Commissioner General, Philippe Lazzarini, expressed his surprise at the suspension of funds in response to accusations against a few staff members, stating that it was “shocking.” “It would be highly irresponsible to penalize an organization and its entire community…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) will examine reports that ‘several’ employees were involved in the October 7 attacks.
Mr. Guterres has also asked UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini to swiftly investigate and any employees found to have taken part in or “abetted what transpired” in the brutal attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militants that day to be fired…
The International Court of Justice urges for measures to prevent genocidal actions in Gaza.
ICJ President Joan Donoghue read the order at the Peace Palace in The Hague, addressing allegations of genocide against Israel by South Africa, which Israel has denied. Donoghue also demanded the release of any remaining hostages taken from Israel during…
The United Nations human rights office denounces the disorderly Israeli orders for mass evacuations in Gaza.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a warning about the ongoing conflict after almost four months since it began. The war has involved significant Israeli shelling in the Gaza Strip as retaliation for attacks by…
The US expresses remorse over the first use of nitrogen suffocation as a method of execution by Turkey.
“I am profoundly sorry for the killing of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama, despite significant concerns that this unproven method of suffocation may constitute torture, cruelty, or inhumane and degrading treatment,” stated Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for…
The United Nations envoy for addressing sexual violence during conflicts will be traveling to Israel and the West Bank.
Pramila Patten, appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict, will be traveling to the occupied West Bank. During her visit, she will engage with the Palestinian Authority, various civil society groups, recently released…
The logistics chief has issued a warning about the significant impact of the shipping crisis in the Red Sea.
Per Jan Hoffmann, Head of Trade Logistics at UNCTAD, the assaults are not just contributing to political tensions, but also increasing expenses and resulting in higher emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). He stated that the transportation of goods through the…