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Guterres urges Israel, Hamas ‘to show political courage’ and secure ceasefire

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Guterres urges Israel, Hamas ‘to show political courage’ and secure ceasefire 07 May 2024 © UNOCHA/Ismael Abu Dayyah Palestinians in Khan Younis bury their dead in makeshift graves. The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday reiterated his appeal to Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza, amid reports that its forces have taken over key border crossings in Rafah…

Ongoing war in Sudan stalls progress in disputed Abyei region

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Ongoing war in Sudan stalls progress in disputed Abyei region 07 May 2024 UN Photo/Stuart Price The war in Sudan has forced many to flee to Abyei seeking refuge. The ongoing conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has stalled progress towards the determination of the final status of the disputed oil-rich Abyei region which straddles the Sudan-South Sudan border, the head of UN…

Achieving sustainable forest management remains UN forum’s goal

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Achieving sustainable forest management remains UN forum’s goal 06 May 2024 © UNDP Indonesia CIWT Project Forest rangers patrol the Gunung Leuser National Park in Indonesia. The 19th session of the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF19) opened on Monday with focus on achieving Global Forest Goals and increasing progress towards sustainable development by 2030.…

UN and partners issue urgent funding appeal for Yemen

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home UN and partners issue urgent funding appeal for Yemen 06 May 2024 © WFP/Mehedi Rahman A girl plays in Al-Jufaina camp, for displaced people in Marib, Yemen. Donors must continue to support humanitarian efforts to assist millions in need in Yemen, UN agencies and dozens of other aid partners said on Monday.…

Unexploded ordnance leaves dark legacy for Gaza, warn mine action experts

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Unexploded ordnance leaves dark legacy for Gaza, warn mine action experts 06 May 2024 © UNRWA Large parts of Gaza have been reduced to rubble amid the ongoing conflict. UN mine action experts warned on Monday that even when current hostilities end, the risk remains lethally high for civilians in Gaza from unexploded weapons and contaminated rubble throughout the devastated enclave…

UN pledges to stand with Gazans in Rafah; Guterres says ceasefire opportunity ‘cannot be missed’

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home UN pledges to stand with Gazans in Rafah; Guterres says ceasefire opportunity ‘cannot be missed’ 06 May 2024 UNRWA UNRWA UPDATED: Amid reports that 100,000 Palestinians have been told to leave Rafah ahead of an anticipated Israeli military operation there and that Hamas has accepted the latest Israeli ceasefire proposal, UN humanitarians on Monday insisted that they had no intention of…

General Assembly debates Russia’s veto of space arms race resolution

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home General Assembly debates Russia’s veto of space arms race resolution 06 May 2024 Scott Kelly A view from the International Space Station, in orbit above the Earth. The UN General Assembly on Monday debated Russia’s veto in the Security Council which blocked a draft resolution aimed at preventing a new extraterrestrial arms race.…

World News in Brief: Human rights in Haiti, 750,000 hit by East Africa floods, Namibia health milestone

11 months 2 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home World News in Brief: Human rights in Haiti, 750,000 hit by East Africa floods, Namibia health milestone 06 May 2024 © WFP/Alexis Masciarelli Students eat lunch at their school in Belle Onde village, in central Haiti. UN independent human rights experts on Monday issued a stark warning about the ongoing severe violations of women and girls’ rights in Haiti, highlighting the near total…

Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Ninety-Sixth Session

11 months 3 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Committee on the Rights of the Child Opens Ninety-Sixth Session 06 May 2024 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of the Child this morning opened its ninety-sixth session, being held in Geneva from 6 to 24 May, during which it will review reports on the efforts to adhere to the Convention on the Rights of the Child of Bhutan, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Guatemala, Mali, Namibia and Paraguay, as well as on Panama’s…

Director-General's remarks at the United Nations Women's Guild Art Exhibition

11 months 3 weeks ago Breadcrumb Home Director-General's remarks at the United Nations Women's Guild Art Exhibition 06 May 2024 Tatiana Valovaya UNWG Art Exhibition 2024: “Nature and Wellbeing”Monday, 6 May 2024 at 12:00Building E, Palais des Nations Mesdames et Messieurs,Chers amis, C’est un grand plaisir pour moi d’être parmi vous aujourd’hui pour l’ouverture de cette exposition. Je tiens à remercier chaleureusement Madame la Présidente Ajkuna Thanati, l’équipe du Cercle féminin des Nations…