The effects of unmet commitments on the environment, as seen in Antarctica: A blog post by the UN Resident Coordinator.
Maria José Torres Macho journeyed to Antarctica alongside United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, in preparation for the upcoming global climate conference, COP28, which is taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “The sleeping continent hides under its beauty, its undeniable…
Syria: ‘A dozen different powder kegs’
Najat Rochdi, the United Nations’ Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, informed the Security Council’s ambassadors that Israeli airstrikes targeted the Damascus airport over the weekend. This was in addition to previous airstrikes and artillery attacks on various locations in Syria,…
Francis urges for an extended, sustainable ceasefire for humanitarian purposes in Gaza.
Dennis Francis called on UN Member States to come together, have open and honest discussions, and strengthen their determination to resolve the crisis during his speech at the Assembly’s yearly discussion on the Question of Palestine. He stated that the…
medical supplies Doctors in Gaza are fearful of a potential outbreak of a deadly disease and aid teams are working quickly to provide necessary medical supplies.
The main focus is to deliver fuel to the northern region of the conflict-ridden area in order to support hospitals, ensure access to clean water, and sustain essential civilian infrastructure. These services have been greatly affected by the Israeli airstrikes…
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…