Children already dying in Sudan’s stricken Zamzam camp: WFP
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed that it has had to pause the distribution of life saving food and nutrition assistance,…
‘A litany of human suffering’ in Myanmar, warns UN rights chief
Addressing the Human Rights Council on Friday, he detailed the devastating toll of the ongoing conflict and economic collapse on civilians –…
$2.5 billion plan to deliver aid to 11 million people in DR Congo
The 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for the DRC, announced on Thursday, aims to deliver lifesaving assistance to 11 million Congolese, including…
Gaza: Despite challenges, UNRWA says ‘unparalleled progress’ made during ceasefire
Agency teams have worked around the clock to provide services to a people who are overwhelmed following 15 months of constant bombardment,…
Haiti: Over one million displaced by gang violence
The “unprecedented crisis” in Haiti means that every number presented “is a new record,” said Ulrika Johnson, speaking from neighbouring Dominican Republic…
US funding cuts confirmed, ending lifesaving support for women and girls
“At 7pm on 26 February, UNFPA was informed that nearly all of our grants (48 as of now) with USAID and the…
UN agencies condemn Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said the forced return of the Uyghurs, who had been detained in Thailand for…
Human Rights Council: Türk calls out ‘dehumanizing’ narratives on Gaza
Mr. Türk – making his closing remarks during the session reporting on the Occupied Palestinian Territory at the Human Rights Council –…
West Bank security situation remains alarming, warn UN aid agencies
The violence has seen exchanges of fire between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants – and the use of bulldozers in refugee camps…
Somalia faces escalating crisis amid drought, conflict and price hikes
New food security assessments indicate that 4.4 million people – nearly a quarter of the population – could face “crisis” levels of…