The United Nations and the African Union have entered into a new agreement on human rights.
During the meeting, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat signed a framework agreement on human rights. This agreement builds upon previous accords on peace and security, as well as development. Afterwards, when…
A refugee education advocate from Somalia has been awarded the top honor from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Abdullahi Mire was raised in the expansive Dadaab refugee complex located in the northeastern region of Kenya, which currently houses over 240,000 registered refugees primarily from Somalia. The UNHCR, in collaboration with partners, oversees operations in the area with the…
Gangs are now expanding into rural regions in Haiti, while Türk emphasizes the need for a new force to be sent in.
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN political mission in Haiti (BINUH) released a report on Tuesday, urging for the prompt deployment of the multinational security support mission that was approved by the UN Security Council in October….
Aid has been delivered to the devastated northern region of Gaza, while the UN leader praises the ceasefire extension as a sign of progress.
According to a statement from the office of the UN Secretary-General, this assistance is only a small fraction of the immense needs of 1.7 million individuals who have been forced to leave their homes. The Secretary-General has emphasized the urgent…
North Korea’s military satellites pose a significant danger to both civil aviation and shipping.
Mohamed Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations, informed ambassadors that the satellite was successfully placed on a rocket and launched on November 21. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s…
Trauma, stress, and sadness are deeply ingrained in Gaza.
During a ceasefire in Gaza, Mr. Elder spoke with families and their children amidst the aftermath of weeks of intense violence, resulting in numerous casualties and the displacement of 1.7 million Palestinians. On October 7th, the violence began when Hamas…
Fighting gender-based violence door-to-door with support of Ugandan men
Timothy Mbene Masereka recently spoke with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda as part of a two-part series. This conversation took place before the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which is observed every year from November 25…
A woman from Uganda is fighting for her rights after enduring a lifetime of suffering.
Angela Muhindo interviewed UN Women for the first part of a two-part series discussing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, observed every year from November 25th to December 10th, which also coincides with Human Rights Day. She stated…
The United Nations has verified that additional assistance is being delivered to Gaza as the temporary ceasefire remains in place.
The freight included food, water and emergency medical supplies. Eleven ambulances, 3 coaches and a flatbed were delivered to Al Shifa hospital to be used to assist with evacuations. On Saturday, an additional 200 trucks were sent from Nitzana, and 187…
On the initial day of the humanitarian ceasefire, the UN provides additional assistance to Gaza.
The population of Gaza exceeds two million, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees provides aid to over a million displaced individuals in 156 facilities throughout the area. On Friday, the United Nations Office for…