1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort
Speaking in Geneva, Matthias Schmale described the anguish felt by Ukrainians as the war grinds on: “As we are not only approaching winter but...
New support needed amid preparations for Ukraine’s third wartime winter
“Kharkiv holds a special place in our efforts to support the people of Ukraine. I have seen firsthand the impact of the continued attacks...
Heat claims more than 175,000 lives annually in Europe, latest data shows
Across Europe, more than 50 countries “are paying the ultimate price”, said WHO Regional Director Dr. Hans Kluge, only days since Earth recorded its...
Ukraine three years on: Pain, loss, solidarity and hope for a better future
“I’m trying not to cry, but I can’t help it. I’m glad I have tissues on hand,” admits Natalia Datchenko, a Ukrainian staff member...
UN stresses value of cooperation with key organizations across Eurasia
Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding Support, was speaking during a meeting on UN collaboration with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the...
Ongoing Russian strikes continue alarming civilian casualty trend
The toll includes 1,389 casualties in April (221 killed, 1,168 injured) – the highest monthly total so far this year – followed by 1,019...
Ukraine: Time to recognise ‘tremendous potential’ of demining
“It’s a double win when demining – which is always a good thing – is linked to sustainable agriculture and energy security, even when...
Ukraine crisis: ‘Even wars have rules,’ UN relief chief tells Security Council
Briefing the Security Council, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher called on the international community to step up support and do more to protect...
March proves deadly month for civilians in Ukraine
“The near daily barrage of long-range drones killed and injured scores of civilians across the country last month, and disrupted life for millions more,”...
UN deplores deadly attack on city in central Ukraine
Matthias Schmale said he was outraged by reports of yet another Russian attack on the city, which is located in the Dnipro region.“This attack...
Ukraine: Post-war reconstruction set to cost $524 billion
The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European Commission and the UN,...
UN rights chief calls for end to war on Ukraine following latest airstrikes
Mr. Türk said these “relentless” attacks were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the country, tearing apart infrastructure, and creating a host of socioeconomic challenges....
The world’s oceans are dying. Can a UN summit in Nice turn the tide?
From June 9 to 13, the coastal city of Nice will host the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), a high-level summit co-chaired by France...
UN Assembly President calls for just and lasting peace in Ukraine
The meeting, held under the Assembly’s veto initiative, followed Russia’s use of its Security Council veto on 24 February to block amendments to a...
Civilians killed in drone strike in eastern Ukraine: UN rights monitors
At least nine people were killed and seven injured when a Russian drone struck a minibus near the town of Bilopillia in the Sumy...
Fight bigotry whenever and wherever it appears, UN chief declares
On the night of 2 August 1944, the last 4,300 Roma and Sinti in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp were murdered by the Nazi forces,...
UN denounces deadly Palm Sunday attack in Ukraine
The two missiles struck a busy street in the city centre, damaging residential buildings, an educational facility and civilian vehicles, as people were out...
UN envoy urges responsible leadership amid Kosovo-Serbia tensions
Caroline Ziadeh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), briefed ambassadors in the Security Council...
Strike on Chernobyl: ‘No room for complacency’ says atomic energy watchdog
Russia has denied any responsibility for the attack. The head of the UN-backed international atomic energy watchdog, IAEA – which has a team based...
UN pledges continued humanitarian support to Ukraine, as war enters fourth year
More than 12.7 million people inside Ukraine require aid, as do the more than 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees worldwide.On Tuesday, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs...
Security Council debates weapon transfers to Ukraine
Deputy UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Adedeji Ebo, briefed ambassadors and also provided an update on casualty figures.Mr. Ebo said that since the...
Europe tops the charts for alcohol consumption. WHO calls for urgent action to curb...
WHO’s Dr Gauden Galea said that the impacts are far-reaching including domestic violence, accidents and mental health issues. He called on countries to implement...
Ukraine’s frontline families struggle to cultivate mined fields amid conflict
According to the UN, many frontline Ukrainian families are at risk of missing critical planting and harvesting windows.“Agriculture is a fabric of rural society....
Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion
Covering the period of September to November 2024, the report describes intensified Russian attacks on populated areas, deliberate strikes on energy infrastructure, and efforts...
