Gaza’s babies ‘scarred by war before first breath’ by malnutrition
Speaking from the shattered enclave, UNICEF Communication Manager Tess Ingram said that at least 165 children are reported to have died “painful,…
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Afghanistan’s crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls
Briefing the Security Council, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Tom Fletcher, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator,…
Can dialogue heal a fractured world? UN-led alliance makes its case
On December 14 and 15, the Saudi capital will host the Alliance congress 11th Global Forumbringing together governments, civil society, youth leaders,…
Hurricane Melissa: WFP calls for more investment in preparedness and building resilience
“We cannot forget Haiti“, said Lola Castro, speaking from the capital, Port-au-Prince, while also appealing to Jamaica, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.…
Risks increase for pregnant women in Ukraine
The incident comes amid alarming new data from the United Nations reproductive health agency (UNFPA), showing a sharp increase in the risk…
UN sounds alarm over growing demand for water resources as scarcity increases
It provides an update on renewable water availability, which refers to the amount of fresh water that is replenished each year in…
Departure of UN mission marks important milestone in Iraq’s post-conflict transition
In an interview with UN NewsMr. Mohamed Al Hassan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and MANUI The leader said the end…
Ukraine civilians face escalating attacks and mounting hardship, UN warns
“Our findings establish several worrying trends: rising civilian casualties in both frontline and urban areas, sustained attacks on energy infrastructure, and continued…
Gaza’s maternal and newborn health system ‘decimated’, UN warns
According to the UN human rights office (OHCHR), more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023, when Palestinian armed…
World News in Brief: Gaza winter storm, $7 billion UNICEF appeal, support for emergency response fund
Following two years of war, most of Gaza’s roughly two million residents are living in makeshift shelters. Humanitarians are working to deliver assistance to communities in flood-prone areas,…