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UN stands with Ukrainians for the long-term, insists UN aid chief

2 weeks 3 days ago Breadcrumb Home UN stands with Ukrainians for the long-term, insists UN aid chief 16 January 2025 The embattled people of Ukraine and those forced abroad need $3.32 billion in lifesaving and sustained humanitarian assistance to help them cope as a fourth year of war looms after Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, UN aid chiefs said on Thursday.  Tweet URL…

WHO launches $1.5 billion appeal to tackle global health crises

2 weeks 3 days ago Breadcrumb Home WHO launches $1.5 billion appeal to tackle global health crises 16 January 2025 The world is facing an extraordinary convergence of crises that has left 305 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.  In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for $1.5 billion through its 2025 Health Emergency Appeal, to deliver life…

‘Enough death and destruction’: Gazans hope for ceasefire and a better future

2 weeks 3 days ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Enough death and destruction’: Gazans hope for ceasefire and a better future 16 January 2025 In the wake of Wednesday’s announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas due to come into effect on Sunday, displaced Gazans – ground down by 15 months of devastating conflict – have told UN News they hope an end to their suffering is in sight. …

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Eritrea’s Proposed Data Collection System on Child Protection, Ask about Harmful Practices and the Compulsory Military Training Programme

2 weeks 4 days ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Eritrea’s Proposed Data Collection System on Child Protection, Ask about Harmful Practices and the Compulsory Military Training Programme 15 January 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its consideration of the combined fifth and sixth periodic report of Eritrea, with Committee Experts praising the proposed…

A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’

2 weeks 4 days ago Breadcrumb Home A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’ 15 January 2025 The UN’s Special Envoy for Yemen and a top aid official briefed the Security Council on Wednesday warning of the grave consequences that could follow if hostilities stemming from its long running civil conflict – which have now spilled across the entire region – continue into a second decade…

Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil

2 weeks 4 days ago Breadcrumb Home Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil 15 January 2025 The world continues to grapple with unprecedented challenges but there are reasons for cautious optimism in 2025 - on a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire, climate action, tackling inequaity and harnessing AI for the public good - Secretary-General António Guterres insisted on Wednesday. In…

Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’

2 weeks 4 days ago Breadcrumb Home Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’ 15 January 2025 The UN Secretary-General has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza following 15 months of war.  Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters, António Guterres commended mediators Egypt, Qatar and the United States for their dedicated efforts…

UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus

2 weeks 4 days ago Breadcrumb Home UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus 15 January 2025 The UN human rights chief Volker Türk has described the unbearable suffering of former detainees under the deposed Assad regime and insisted that he stands with the people of the war-torn nation as they “rebuild a country that works for all Syrians”.  Speaking from…

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

2 weeks 5 days ago Breadcrumb Home UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING 14 January 2025 UN Geneva Press Briefing Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by spokespersons of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Health Organization and the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria.Increasing displacement in HaitiAlessandra…

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commend Slovakia on Platforms Created to Support Children’s Participation, Raise Questions on Child Justice and the Use of “Baby Boxes”

2 weeks 5 days ago Breadcrumb Home Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Commend Slovakia on Platforms Created to Support Children’s Participation, Raise Questions on Child Justice and the Use of “Baby Boxes” 14 January 2025 Meeting Summaries The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its review of the sixth periodic report of Slovakia, with Committee Experts commending the State on platforms developed to support children’s…