Ukraine war creating a child refugee almost every second: UNICEF
Almost one child per second in Ukraine is becoming a refugee of the war, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as the total…
Ukraine war: $100 billion in infrastructure damage, and counting
War in Ukraine risks seeing 90 per cent of the country “freefall into poverty” and extreme vulnerability, nearly three weeks since Russia…
Ukraine war now ‘apocalyptic’ humanitarians warn, in call for safe access
On day 13 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and amid rising numbers of civilian casualties, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday…
To attack babies is ‘an act of unconscionable cruelty’: UN top officials urge end to attacks on health care in Ukraine
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 31 attacks on health care have been documented by the World Health Organization. These incidents have killed and…
WHO is working day and night to keep medical supply chains open and preserve Ukraine’s health system
Since Russia’s military offensive began in Ukraine on 24 February, WHO has worked around the clock to ensure a constant flow of…
UN and partners boost presence and aid supplies inside Ukraine
Humanitarians are deploying extra staff across Ukraine to aid the growing number of civilians sheltering from Russian bombardment, or fleeing the violence,…
Global conferences: Fostering a culture of peace, contributing to social betterment | BWNS
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — A rising wave of conferences is sweeping across the globe, bringing together the well-wishers of humanity to consult…
UNESCO bolsters protection for Ukrainian heritage under fire
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has said that it is taking measures as best it can, to try and…
Invasion of Ukraine: Neighbours struggle with refugee influx; UN expresses ‘horror’ at Mariupol hospital attack
The exodus of millions of Ukrainians from their country following the Russian invasion could overwhelm neighbouring countries, UN humanitarians warned on Wednesday,…
Belarus: UN report reveals extent of violations in human rights crackdown
The Belarusian Government’s continuing crackdown on political opponents, civil society, journalists and lawyers has seen the fundamental human rights of tens of…