While not submissive International Atomic Energy Agency (Aiea) reported
Whether there was no damage to the nuclear installations in Japan after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia, coastal communities did not take risks and have evacuated on higher grounds or moving more inside.

Alerts were sent a few minutes after the earthquake of Russia, the United Nations Office for Risk Risk of Catastrophe (UNDRR) confirmed. Although the authorities have now downgraded the threat through Japan, because waves of 1.3 meters (4 feet 2 inches) have been recorded, the council is that people remain in shelters until the danger decreases on continuous sea overvoltages.

“It’s very complex; We observe tsunami data in real time, so we need people to stay in the refuge until the end of the tsunami “,” said professor engineer of Tsunami, Professor Fumihiko Imamura of Tohoku University.

Mortal heritage

In the nation of the Asian island, memories are still raw from the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011 which killed more than 18,000 people.

Last year, the magnitude 7.6 Noto Quake left around 500 dead and damaged 150,000 houses.

The disaster also caused a major accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, forcing tens of thousands of people at home.

Today’s developments occur in the midst of reports that the last earthquake was among the 10 most powerful ever recorded, hence the reason why the authorities so closely monitors its impact.

Until now, alerts have been laid off the west coast of the United States, South America, Chile in Mexico and Papua New Guinea in Vanuatu in the Pacific.

“” An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 is a very large earthquake “,” explained Kamal Kishore, special representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations for the reduction of disaster risks.

“As you go from the eight -to -nine magnitude, or seven to eight, at each stage, the strength of the earthquake increases exponentially. Thus, an earthquake which is eight of magnitude as opposed to seven would be 30 times larger. »»

Faster than a jet line

Talk to Not newS, Mr. Kishore highlighted the enormous distances that tsunamis can cover, picking up an enormous energy which they then throw on the coastal communities.

Their progress can be as fast as a jet of passengers and can be followed by sensors of pressure change in deep sea, or tsunameters, which are connected to surface buoys which relay information in real time to satellites. These data is then modeled by national weather centers, influencing if alerts are issued.

“It is a real threat because tsunamis travel very quickly from one coast to another,” continued Mr. Kishore. “The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami was one of the most devastating of our memory, which has traveled from the Indonesia coast to the Sri-Lankan coast in just over an hour.”

Lessons learned

In addition to the coordination role of the UNDRR in the global early alert system, other United Nations entities also closely involved include the world meteorological organization (Wmo) and the intergovernmental oceanographic commission of the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Agency (UNESCO-IOC).

The role of the IOC is essential to ensure that countries that use tsunami monitoring instrumentation follow the same standard.

These efforts comply withThe first warnings for allInitiative to ensure that everyone on Earth is protected against weather events, water or climate thanks to saved early alert systems.

Today, one in three people – and mainly in the least developed countries and the development states of small islands – does not have access to adequate multiple early alert systems.

“Tsunamis prevention really highlights how important it is to have a multilateral action” such as data sharing to execute algorithms behind wave modeling systems, insisted the UN Kishore.

“There are countries separated by thousands of kilometers of ocean, but they are affected by the same danger,” he continued.

“If you do not share information on the observation of these dangers, not only where they occurred, but on what is happening in the intermediate places of the ocean … We will not be able to warn our citizens.”

“The heavy rains, the generalized floods and the high level of displacement all fuel the risk of cholera transmission and to put the lives of children in danger,” said Unicef Regional director of West and Central Africa Gilles Fagninou.

Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the consumption of food or water contaminated by bacteria. The disease can be treated with an oral rehydration solution and antibiotics, but can be deadly in a few hours if it is not treated.

Young children are particularly vulnerable to cholera due to factors such as poor hygiene, inadequate sanitation and access to safe water and a greater risk of severe dehydration.

Regional hotspots

Epidemics active in the hot spots of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Nigeria feed the risk of cross -border transmission to neighboring countries.

The DRC is the hardest country in the region, declaring more than 38,000 cases and 951 deaths in July.

Children under the age of five now represent almost 26% of cases in the DRC, and without stronger containment measures, they can face the worst cholera crisis since 2017.

The situation in the capital, Kinshasa, is particularly critical because intense precipitation and generalized floods have caused a sharp increase in cases in the past four weeks. Straining of an already exceeded health system, the city is now faced with an alarming death rate of 8%.

Nigeria is the second most affected country in the region, with 3,109 suspected cases of cholera and 86 deaths in late June. Cholera is endemic in the country, where major epidemics have reappeared in recent years.

Region level crisis

Chad, the Republic of Congo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo are also faced with current epidemics.

A total of 612 cholera cases were reported in Ghana on April 28, 322 cases and 15 deaths in Côte d’Ivoire on July 14 and 209 cases and five deaths in Togo on June 22.

Niger, Liberia, Benin, the Central Republic of Africa and Cameroon are also under close supervision because of their vulnerability.

UNICEF response

Urgent efforts and scales are necessary to prevent additional spread and contain the disease in the region.

Throughout the epidemics, UNICEF has delivered health, water, hygiene and sanitation supplies to treatment facilities and communities.

The agency also supported cholera vaccinations, increased preparation and response efforts and encouraged families to seek a timely treatment and improve their hygiene practices.

“We are in a race against time, working hand in hand with the authorities to offer essential health care, safe water and nutrition appropriate to children already at risk of fatal diseases and severe acute malnutrition,” said Fagninou.

“With a range of partners, we strengthen community engagement and extend our scope to distant areas and badly served, which strives to ensure that no child is left behind.”

UNICEF Ouest and Central Africa require $ 20 million over the next three months to increase critical health, washing, risk communication and community commitment support.

Eight years ago, Maria left Caracas, Venezuela, motivated by decrease opportunities and the hope of finishing her veterinary studies. At just 21 years old, she accepted an offer of knowledge that promised work in Trinidad and Tobago, cleaning houses, waiting tables. It seemed to be a life buoy, a way to support herself and her family at home.

She did not know when she entered a well -thrown trap.

“I believed in the promise of a better future,” recalls Maria, “but I found myself trapped in a nightmare that I could not escape.”

Forced in work and sexual exploitation, she lived in fear, rarely seeing sunlight, her freedom disabled.

Captive held for months

After eight months in captivity, Maria managed to escape. It was not the end of his difficulties, but the beginning of a slow and determined trip to healing.

Now aged 29, she lives in Trinidad and Tobago with her partner and their two young children, aged one and five. Although his days are now filled with school races and shared meals, the trauma persists. She smiles when she talks about it, but her voice brings the weight of everything she survived.

“It was not easy,” she said, her trembling voice. “But, I build a new life, step by step. »»

Back in Venezuela, her family knows nothing about what they have endured. Shame and fear kept it silent. She has seen her parents and siblings for the last time for seven years. Although it is deeply lacking, the weight of what happened is always too heavy to put in words.

Fighting human trafficking

Like many survivors of human trafficking, Maria had to rebuild more than her physical security. Emotional wounds are deep and the stigma surrounding traffic makes recovery even more difficult.

The International Migration Organization (Iom) was by his side, offering psychosocial support, helping him find safe accommodation and providing the tools to rebuild his life.

“We are working tirelessly to combat trafficking in human beings,” said Deery Jordan-Whiskey, assistant to the reporting project in Trinidad and Tobago. “Our commitment is to provide critical assistance to survivors while pleading for stronger policies to prevent exploitation and ensure justice.”

Maria is one of the many women in the region who have been attracted to false promises and found themselves in operating situations.

She knows there is a long road to come, but she refuses to be defined by her past.

“I want other women to know that they are not alone. There is life after that, there is strength. ”

Its history highlights the wider crisis in the trafficking of human beings, where women and girls are affected in a disproportionate way. According to the 2024 UNODC World Report on the Translation of People52% of victims in Central America and the Caribbean are girls under the age of 18, and 62% are victims of trafficking in sexual exploitation.

Behind each statistic is a human being, a girl, a sister, a mother, trying to survive and recover.

However, the figures cannot capture the courage it takes to start again.

“I am living proof that you can rebuild your life,” says Maria, her stable voice now. “It takes time, but it’s possible.”

* The name has been modified to protect their identity

Delivery Closing remarks at the top of the United Nations food systems +4 moment of shares (UNFSSS + 4) In Addis Ababa, co-organized by Ethiopia and Italy, Ms. Mohammed praised the growing momentum behind the transformation of food systems.

But she also warned that with only five years to 2030, “hunger and malnutrition persist. Climate shocks, conflicts, debt and inequalities widen the cracks in our systems. ”

“Too often, food systems are considered to be part of our challenges,” she said. “When in fact, they can be one of the largest solutions to deliver to people, planet, peace and prosperity.”

A global process of transformation

The United Nations Summit process on food systems was Launched in 2021 “In the middle of a global pandemic” to catalyze national and global action to make food systems more inclusive, resilient and durable.

The actions of 2025 brought together more than 3,000 participants from governments, civil society, indigenous peoples, young people and the private sector to assess progress and renew commitments.

To date, more than 130 countries have developed national roads for the transformation of food systems, supported by United Nations agencies and development partners.

Move the UNFSS process

In her address, Ms. Mohammed underlined several areas of progress and called for an urgent and coordinated action:

• Food systems as climatic solutions:
  “Food and agriculture are now part of the climate plans in 168 countries,” she said, noting their potential to reduce emissions and strengthen resilience.
• School meals as a strategic investment:
  Over 170 countries are implementing school meal programs. These are not only meals – they are investments in children, our farmers and the future.
• Cities lead innovation:
  Urban centers are exercising efforts to reduce food waste and strengthen local supply chains. Cities show what innovation in the field looks like.
• Inclusion is essential:
  Ms. Mohammed called for the inclusion of young people, indigenous peoples, women and marginalized communities. “These are powerful commitments to transform food systems for people and the planet you have helped to inspire. »»
• Funding must match the ambition:
  She urged donors and development banks to align investments on national roads.

“While we conclude this stock, we must recognize that we have met in the face of challenges that test our moral values and threaten the future sustainability of our planet, highlighting the urgency of our work together.”

Global hunger decreases, but regional disparities persist

The summit, which takes place in the Ethiopian capital since July 27, has seen the launch of Food and nutrition security in the world 2025 (Sofi) Report, which revealed a modest decline in world hunger – but a disturbing increase in food insecurity in Africa and Western Asia

Jointly produced by Fao,, Ifad,, Unicef,, Wfp And WHOThe report underlines how the persistent inflation of food prices has undermined access to healthy diets, especially for low -income populations. Vulnerable groups – including women, children and rural communities – remain disproportionately affected.

The report calls:

• Coherent tax and monetary policies to stabilize markets
• Open and resilient commercial systems
• Targeted social protection for populations at risk
• Sustained investment in resilient agrofood systems

While noting an encouraging decrease in the world’s rate, the report stressed that progress is uneven. Sofi 2025 serves as a critical recall that the international community must intensify efforts to ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, safe and nutritious foods.

Hope for those who need it

Tuesday, during a secondary event, Ms. Mohammed called for long -term and inclusive solutions to food insecurity in regions affected by the crisis. She highlighted the amazing assessment of acute malnutrition, noting that more than 37 million children under the age of five will face acute malnutrition this year – nearly 10 million of them suffering from severe waste, the deadliest form of undernutrition.

“Communities are trapped in implacable cycles of difficulties,” she said. “But courage is exposed at all times. »»

Ms. Mohammed urged governments and partners to go beyond short-term interventions and adopt locally transformative and motivated solutions. She congratulated countries integrating resilience in national strategies and combining traditional knowledge with science to rebuild food systems.

“These governments do not wait for permission-they lead,” she said.

It described three priorities for action: catalytic finance which strengthens local capacity; Coordinated responses that reject humanitarian and development divisions; And community -centered approaches, especially for women and young people.

“The transformation of food systems is particularly critical in complex contexts,” she said. “It stimulates food security, resilience, stability and inclusive growth.”

She finished the event with a call to strengthen multilateralism and unlock opportunities “for and with those who need it most”.

Ahead

Ms. Mohammed closed the summit by a call to action:

“Our movement has shown what is possible when we work together deliberately between the sectors, the stakeholders and the countries with a common goal.”

She called on governments and people around the world to rely on what has been accomplished and to work together for peace and to realize the vision of the 2030 agenda.

“Let’s continue to open the way – together. »»

The British doctor and champion of global public health died last weekend at the age of 75.

He was the World Health Organization (WHO) Special envoy dealing with COVID 19 crisis.

Service inheritance

“The secretary general pays tribute to the extraordinary heritage of the service of Dr Nabarro and reaffirms his commitment to advance the principles he defended: Solidarity, Science and Health for all,” said the deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said Tuesday in New York.

Dr. Nabarro was known as “a tireless defender of global health, a leader who brought clarity, compassion and conviction to some of the most complex health emergencies in the world, AIDS and malaria to avian flu and Covid-19 pandemic.”

He was also the special representative of former secretary general Ban Ki-moon on food security and nutrition and led the United Nations high-level working group on the global food security crisis.

Chef Tedros Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also paid tribute. He called Dr. Nabarro a “great world health champion” whose work has had an impact on many lives around the world.

Libya: the migration agency offers support following a deadly sinking

At least 18 migrants died following a shipwreck off the coast of Tobruk, Libya, last weekend, the International Organization for Migration (Iom) Reported Tuesday.

Fifty people are still missing and 10 survivors have been recorded so far.

“This last tragedy is a brutal reminder of the fatal risks that people are forced to take safety and opportunities,” said Iom a declaration.

The United Nations agency noted that “Libya remains a major transit point for migrants and refugees, many of which are faced with exploitation, abuses and deadly trips”.

Meanwhile, IOM teams on the ground coordinate with local partners to provide support as far as possible.

“We reiterate our call for improved regional cooperation to extend access to safe, regular and worthy migration,” concluded the press release.

Lebanon: Verdict was rendered in trial in 2022 for murder of Irish peace

The provisional strength of the United Nations in Lebanon (Unifil) praised the conclusion of the trial in the murder of the Irish soldier of the Peace Soldier Seán Rooney almost three years ago.

The Permanent Military Court of Lebanon discovered six of those accused of guilty murder on Monday while another was acquitted, according to a mission statement.

“Unifil welcomes the conclusion of the process of trial and the commitment of the Government of Lebanon to translate the perpetrators into court,” he said.

Soldier Rooney, 24, was shot dead on December 14, 2022 during an incident in Al-Aqbieh, just outside the Unifil operations area in southern Lebanon. Three other “peacekeepers” were injured.

Since the attack, Unifil has extended its full support to the Lebanese and Irish authorities with their respective legal proceedings, according to the press release.

The mission has once again offered the greatest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues from the private of Rooney as well as to the government of Ireland.