It covers the period From December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, during which 986 civilians were killed and 4,807 injured – an increase of 37% compared to the same period the previous year.

“” The war in Ukraine – now in its fourth year – becomes more and more deadly for civilians »» said Danielle Bell, Head of the United Nations Human Rights Surveillance Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU).

“We continue to document the models of violence which are incompatible with the obligations under international humanitarian law.”

Concern about the use of short -range drones

Most of the victims have occurred in areas under the control of the Ukrainian government, mainly due to Russian attacks using long -range explosive weapons in populated areas and short -range drones near first -line locations.

Almost half of all the victims were caused by missiles, strolling ammunition and air bombs in densely populated areas. At least three attacks involved the use of missiles with fragmentation warheads that have exploded over the ground and dispersed fragments in large open areas, killing and injuring many civilians at the same time.

The use of short -term drones leads to the increase in civilian victims, according to the report. Ohchr Check that 207 civilians were killed and 1,365 injured during these attacks.

Among the deadliest incidents, there was a Russian drone strike on a civil bus carrying employees of a mining company to work in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Eight women and two men were killed and 57 people were injured.

“The high number of civilian victims of the use of short -range drones, which allow operators to see their targets in real time, raises serious concerns,” said Bell said.

“” Our results strongly suggest the failure of the distinction between civil and military targets, and to take all the precautions achievable to verify the military nature of these targets – or worse, an intentional decision not to not.“”

During the same period, the Russian forces struck directly at least five hospitals. Some of the attacks have used several munitions of vagueness, suggesting a deliberate potential targeting of hospitals in violation of international humanitarian law.

Prisoners of war

Serious violations against prisoners of war (prisoners of war) also remain a major concern, according to the report. Ohchr has documented credible allegations according to which at least 35 prisoners of Ukrainian war and a Russian war prisoner was executed during the reference period.

The staff interviewed 117 recently released Ukrainian prisoners of war and two members of medical staff detained, almost all described as tortured and abused in captivity. This included severe blows, electric shocks, sexual violence, dog attacks and deliberate humiliation, often carried out by staff bearing hoods to hide their identity.

Ms. Bell said that the continuous brutalization of Ukrainian prisoners of war is not only inhuman, but a serious violation of international law.

“” These are not isolated incidents – they indicate well -documented models of generalized and systematic torture that require urgent and unambiguous responsibility, and measures to prevention“She said.

Meanwhile, more than half of the Russian prisoners of war and nationals of the third country held by Ukraine also reported abuse – in particular torture, ill -treatment, threats and internment in unofficial facilities – which have mainly occurred in places of public transport before arrival in official places of internment.

Concerning rights in areas occupied by Russia

The report highlights ongoing concerns on human rights with Ukrainian civilians illegally held by the Russian authorities, mainly in occupied territory. Liberated people have described torture, ill -treatment and disastrous conditions of detention.

The Ukrainians, in the occupied territory, were faced with increased coercion to adopt Russian citizenship. Ohchr has documented more than 16,000 houses listed by the Russian occupation authorities as potentially “abandoned” and therefore at risk of being confiscated.

Displaced residents were faced with serious legal and logistical obstacles, as well as security risks, to recover their goods.

Ukrainian children recruited

Another problem covered in the report is the recruitment and use of Ukrainian children “to sabotage the activities of growing gravity against Ukrainian military objectives”.

Children were recruited by unidentified actors, probably affiliated with Russia, according to Ukrainian authorities in the application of laws. Some of these young people have been killed or injured, while others face prosecution after being attracted by social media to commit a criminal fire or explosives.

“The use of children to commit acts of sabotage or violence exploits their vulnerability and endangers their lives,” said Bell. “” He aggravates their sufferings by exposing them to violence, coercion and severe legal consequences.“”

Ohchr has also expressed his concerns about the situation of the elderly, mainly women, as well as disabled people, who remain disproportionate risks, especially in front line areas.

Many are unable to evacuate due to poverty and limited housing options, while those who can often face long stays in shelters that lack appropriate installations, or they are placed in institutional environment due to the absence of appropriate alternatives.

Loneliness is linked to around 100 deaths per hour – more than 871,000 deaths per year. On the other hand, strong social connections are associated with better health and a longer life, the United Nations Health Agency announced on Monday.

WHO Defines social connection as the way people relate and interact with each other. Loneliness is the painful feeling that occurs in the event of a gap between the desired and real social relations, while social isolation refers to the objective lack of social ties.

“At this age when connection possibilities are endless, more and more people are isolated and alone,” said Tedros adhanom ghebreyesusWho general manager.

Disproportionate impact

While loneliness affects people of all ages, young people and people living in low and intermediate income countries are particularly vulnerable.

“Even in a digitally connected world, many young people feel alone. Like technology reshapes our lives, we must make sure that it is strengthened – and not weaken them – human connection, “said Chido Mpemba, co -president of the WHO Social Commission, who published the report.

The report, From loneliness to social connection: draw the path of healthier societieshighlights concerns about excessive screen time and harmful online interactions, especially in young people and their negative mental health effects.

Several factors contribute to loneliness and social isolation, in particular poor health, low income and education, a single life, a lack of community infrastructure and adequate public policies, as well as certain aspects of digital technologies.

Serious health risks

Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline and early death. Solitary people are twice as likely to undergo depression and can also face increased anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Conversely, social connection offers protective advantages throughout life – reducing inflammation, reducing the risk of serious illness, promoting mental health and extending longevity.

Towards healthier companies

The report presents a roadmap for global action focused on five key areas: politics, research, interventions, improvement of the measure and public commitment. Together, these aim to reshape social norms and build a movement for social connection.

Although the costs of social isolation and loneliness are high, the benefits of social ties are deep. Who urged governments, communities and individuals to make social ties a public health priority.

Ninety-nine percent of the repatriases were undocumented and 70% were returned by force, a strong increase in deported families-a change compared to previous months, when most returnees were young single men, according to to the United Nations agency.

This increase follows a decision by March by the Iranian government demanding that all undocumented Afghans leave the country.

Conditions deteriorated after the recent 12 -day conflict between Iran and Israel, which has arrang the level of daily refugees, from around 5,000 to almost 30,000Hcr) Representative in Afghanistan.

“They come on buses and sometimes five buses arrive both with families and others and people are released from the bus and They are simply perplexed, disoriented and tired and hungry too“He said UN NewsDescribing the scene during a visit to the border.

“It was exacerbated by the war, but I must say that it was part of an underlying trend that we have seen from the yields of Iran, some of which are voluntary, but a large part was also deportations. »»

Exercise help efforts

Afghanistan, already struggling with economic collapse and the chronic humanitarian crisis, is not prepared to absorb such large -scale yields.

The plan of humanitarian needs and 2025 humanitarian responses provides for funding of $ 2.42 billion, but only 22.2% have been obtained to date.

“” The magnitude of yields is deeply alarming and requires a stronger and more immediate international response”Said Iom Director General Amy Pope, “Afghanistan cannot manage this alone.”

Meanwhile, UNHCR alongside partners works to meet the urgent needs of those who arrive – food, water, shelter, protection. However, its programs are also subject to high tension due to limited funding.

The agency had to considerably reduce its cash assistance to families repatriated to the border by $ 2,000 per family to only $ 156.

“” We are unable to help enough women and we also injure local communities“Added Mr. Jamal.

A little relief, but not enough

In response to a growing crisis, the UN Central emergency intervention fund (Deer) allocated $ 1.7 million to the World Food Program (Wfp) to support families affected by drought in the province of Faryab.

Funds will provide cash assistance to some 8,000 families in the region, where more than a third of the rural population is already faced with acute food insecurity or emergency levels.

“Acting ahead of the risks provided to prevent or reduce humanitarian impacts on communities is more important than ever,” said Isabelle Moussard Carlsen, chief of Ochha Afghanistan, adding “When humanitarian action worldwide and in Afghanistan is underfunded … We must make the most of each dollar. »»

This is where the Sevilla platform for action (SPA) Between – a major step to start implementing the Seville agreement without delay.

It is More than 130 concrete actions To support the renewed global funding framework that world leaders have just adopted The International Conference.

They will help countries mobilize resources for an ODD investment thrust, to strengthen the development capacity of developing countries, to help combat the sustainable development debt crisis and take measures to improve the system by which the developing world can borrow money for national investment without the paralyzing debt charges.

The launch of the platform, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, underlined the urgency of collective action saying that the platform represents “A critical opportunity to restore confidence in multilateralism and deliver tangible funding. “”

UN Secretary General António Guterres underlined the importance of the spa as a catalyst for joint action and delivery.

In a divided world, it is “a Springboard to a fairer, inclusive and lasting world for all countries“He said.

Countries can compensate for the absence of us

Speaking earlier at the press conference for the hundreds of journalists here in Seville, he said that the absence of the United States that left negotiations earlier this month was a challenge, but there are still means of collecting the necessary funds: “It is a question of political will.”

This can be done if managers are willing to take the necessary measures such as work through multilateral development banks and carbon taxes, for example.

Power Shifts

“” Having the United States on board would be excellent, but it can be done anyway by those who are ready to do so.

“I have a clear message to the powerful,” continued the UN chief. “” It is better to direct the reform of the system now than to wait and ultimately undergo resistance later when power relations change.

“And I believe that the reforms proposed in Sevilla in accordance with the work that has been done in the Future summit are reforms that are absolutely necessary for both developing countries and in developed countries. »»

Following the opening remarks, the interventions have shown a strong political commitment to start implementing the historic financing agreement.

Notable initiatives include a global center for debts for development at the World Bank and an alliance of the debt clause on break – defended by Spain and a coalition of partners.

Sevilla platform for action at a glance:

• It aims to bring together countries, organizations, businesses and others to achieve real and measurable progress to meet financial and global development challenges.
• Any group – governments to charitable organizations, from companies to universities – can offer a new or considerably widened plan that supports the UN sustainable development objectives.
• The proposals must define clear and achievable actions with specific results, a calendar and show how they will be funded.
• Submissions were opened from May 1 to June 6, 2025, using an online form.
• Each plan was to appoint the main group behind, list all support partners, explain what makes it new or ambitious and include a communication plan.
• The initiatives selected will be presented to the public and the media during the FFD4 in Seville.
• All approved commitments will be listed online, with progress followed and reported through future reviews and meetings of the United Nations.

“Everyone’s business”

Another essential part of the transformation of words in Seville into action on the field is to mobilize the business world.

Business managers launched an urgent call on Monday to unlock more private capital when opening International Commercial Forum Monday.

António Guterres said to the delegates: “Development is everyone’s business”, emphasizing the essential role of the private sector alongside public institutions in the realization of SDGs.

Five priorities for delivery

A new press release from the Conference Business Management Committee – co -chaired by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and global investors for sustainable development (GISD) – describes five priority areas for action:

• Create more ways to invest in development: Configure tools and platforms that facilitate and safer so that private money does not go into projects that help people, especially in poor countries.
• Work more closely with governments: Play forces to plan and support projects at an early stage, preparing them for investment.
• Make the rules of sustainability clearer and more coherent: Align standards between countries so that companies can invest more with confidence and support national development objectives.
• Correct the financial rules that bother: Update the regulations that make long -term investing in developing countries.
• Help small businesses get funding: Improve access to entrepreneurs’ finance by reducing risks and associating with development banks and governments.

The press release completes the newly approved agreement by Seville and business leaders described the moment as a pivot. “Private finances are essential to fill the world gap,” said José Viñals, co -president of Gisd.

At the Forum, developing countries highlight more than a billion dollars in projects invested in sectors, including energy, agriculture and digital infrastructure.

“The emphasis must now be put on action,” said Li Junhua, economic chief and secretary of the UN conference.