UN officials in Haiti are expressing concerns about the urgent need for aid as multiple crises continue to worsen. “We are facing a critical situation in Haiti, with multiple crises which are all impacting the most vulnerable populations,” declared UN officials. They emphasized the urgency of providing aid as the situation continues to deteriorate. Officials from the United Nations in Haiti are warning that time is running out as a series of crises worsen and the need for aid becomes increasingly urgent. The vulnerable populations are being heavily impacted and the officials stressed the urgency of providing assistance as the situation continues to deteriorate.
Ahead of an expected closed-door Security Council meeting, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called for the urgent deployment, with no further delay, of the Council-mandated multinational security support mission in Haiti. The fact is that, given…
Once more, UN envoy urges for the lifting of limitations placed upon women in Afghanistan.
During a briefing to the ambassadors in the Security Council, Roza Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), discussed the recent arrests of Afghan women for supposed violations of Islamic dress code. She expressed concern over the impact this…
The way to achieve environmentally-friendly construction is very confusing.
“Climate change is not frequently considered by architects as a significant concern. However, our goal at Masons Ink, a Bangalore-based architecture firm, is to alter this mindset,” states Rosie Paul, a co-founder. It is clear to us that climate change…
Efforts to provide food assistance to the distressed northern Gaza region have not been successful.
The WFP stated that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) rejected a food convoy consisting of 14 trucks, which was the first attempt since the suspension of deliveries on February 20th, to enter northern Gaza. The convoy was held for three…
by the US A UN human rights expert has denounced the systematic destruction of homes by the US during times of war.
The Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, expressed concern about destructive events in Aleppo, Grozny, Mariupol, Myanmar, Sudan, and Gaza, stating that the deliberate destruction of civilian housing and infrastructure during conflicts is a clear violation of international human…
A recent aid mission to North Gaza has raised concerns about the potential for increased infant mortality due to starvation.
Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, reported that WHO and its partners were able to successfully reach (Al) Shifa Hospital in the northern region. They provided essential fuel, life-saving resources…
South Sudan’s top UN official urges increased political support as elections approach The leading representative of the United Nations in South Sudan urges for more focus on political efforts as the upcoming elections draw near.
During the Security Council briefing, Jean-Pierre Lacroix emphasized the potential for credible elections to occur before the transition period ends if all sides show a stronger determination and commit sufficient resources. “He stated that, although there were flaws in putting…
The United Nations Secretary-General urges immediate measures to address the ongoing insecurity in Haiti.
The spokesperson for the United Nations, Stéphane Dujarric, informed the press in New York that António Guterres is calling for “immediate action, especially in terms of providing financial assistance for the multinational security mission.” This mission has been approved by…
The UN Special Representative reports that there is ‘substantial and convincing evidence’ that hostages in Gaza have been victims of sexual violence.
Pramila Patten stated in a press release, along with the report, that there is evidence to suggest that ongoing violence, including acts of “cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment,” is being carried out against individuals currently imprisoned by Hamas and other…
The President of the General Assembly denounces the appalling and unacceptable state of affairs in Gaza as “catastrophic, unconscionable, and shameful.”
HIGHLIGHTS On February 20th, the United States’ use of veto was discussed at the General Assembly. The president of the world body expressed that the current state in Gaza is catastrophic, unconscionable, and shameful. The president of the General Assembly…