On the anniversary of the coup, the UN Secretary-General urges an end to the Myanmar military’s violent campaign.
The UN Secretary-General’s representative emphasized the critical need for a switch to democratic leadership and the restoration of civilian authority in a statement released on Wednesday. The statement declared that the Secretary-General denounces any acts of violence and urges for…
In the midst of a funding crisis for UNWRA, desperate individuals in Gaza are searching through trucks in hopes of finding food.
Even with constant Israeli attacks in response to Hamas’ actions on October 7th, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths in Israel and over 250 hostages, UNRWA remains committed to delivering essential aid to the 2 million civilians in Gaza. According…
Three years after the coup in Myanmar, the UN human rights chief calls for increased attention to the country’s situation.
“In the midst of numerous global crises, it is crucial that no one is left behind. The citizens of Myanmar have endured prolonged suffering,” stated Volker Türk in anticipation of the one-year anniversary of the coup on February 1. The…
Possible rewording: Reduction of funds for UN agency in Gaza may have immediate impact.
During the Noon Briefing at Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that although we are actively addressing these concerns, it is important for the humanitarian efforts to continue. He stated that the civilians in Gaza…
There is no replacement for the vital work done by UNRWA in Gaza, according to the Senior Humanitarian Coordinator.
Sigrid Kaag, the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, stated to reporters outside the Security Council Chamber in New York that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) cannot be replaced or substituted due to its immense capacity,…
Experts on human rights condemn the “unacceptable” killing of a prisoner through suffocation with nitrogen gas in the United States.
Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58 years old, was put to death in Alabama on January 25th for a murder he committed in 1988. The experts released a statement condemning the use of Kenneth Smith as a test subject for a new…
The United Nations Secretary-General will hold a meeting with donors of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as prominent charitable organizations urge for ongoing backing.
According to Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the leader of the United Nations (UN) also had a meeting with the leader of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), which is the top investigative entity within the UN, during the regular Noon…
The United Nations humanitarian officials warn that there is a severe shortage of food in Gaza and it is not enough to meet the needs of the population.
“There is simply not enough food,” UNRWA tweeted on social platform X, formerly Twitter, with photographs from another city slightly further north, Deir-al-Balah, showing people queuing “in the rain and cold” for relief supplies. According to the most recent update…
ICC Prosecutor states that the world is facing a difficult and unavoidable reality in Darfur.
Attorney Karim Khan highlighted the “unpleasant and inescapable reality” that choosing to not take action at this moment not only reflects poorly on our current situation, but will also burden future generations with a similar outcome. He cautioned against the…
Fatalities of both peacekeepers and civilians in confrontations within the contested Abyei area.
According to media reports, there have been clashes between armed young people from opposing factions within the Dinka ethnic group over control of an administrative border in the oil-rich region, which is claimed by both countries. The UN Interim Security…