‘Myanmar’s children cannot afford to wait,’ warns UNICEF
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban issued a stark call for urgent international action on Thursday, describing the situation as “dire” for children.
Since the...
Historic first medal for Refugee Olympic Team
The 25-year-old was the first boxer to qualify for the Refugee Olympic Team, and now she is slated to win gold, silver or bronze later...
At a time of war, nations must stop global order from crumbling: UN rights...
“Our world is going through a period of turbulence and unpredictability, reflected in growing conflict and divided societies,” Türk told the Human Rights Council.“We...
Fears grow that Lebanon may become another Gaza
“It's impossible to meet the needs of more than a million people who have been suddenly uprooted, displaced and dispossessed without additional resources coming...
Lazzarini: Annexation of Gaza won’t create lasting Middle East peace
“More than 100 trucks have been looted, primarily UNRWA and the WFP, basically, 80-90 per cent of the convoy on that day,” said...
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 - said he...
Over 600 million children exposed to violence at home, UNICEF warns
Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence is highest in Oceania, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central and Southern Asia, reflecting deep regional inequalities and widespread patterns...
1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims
Recent attacks on energy infrastructure have decimated 65 percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, severely disrupting electricity, heating and water supplies across the country.
“The...
With skills and determination, Guatemalans embark on life-changing journey to Germany
A few held back tears, others offer nervous smiles, each aware that the moment marks the beginning of a life-changing journey far from home.“I’ve...
Human Rights Council: Significant increase in child victims of trafficking
In a new report, Dr. Najat Maalla M'jid, who’s the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on violence against children, said that traffickers are quick...
Gaza death and destruction ‘without parallel in recent times’: Guterres
“Israel’s initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase,” he told journalists in New York, warning against the devastating...
Worldwide levels of forced displacement hit new high: UNHCR
The report found that forced displacement rose to 120 million in May 2024, marking the 12th consecutive annual increase – a result of ongoing...
World News in Brief: Migrants Day, hunger in the Arab world, arbitrary arrests in...
Tragically, the year also saw the highest death toll of migrants in transit.
“These challenges are made worse by the rising tide of mis- and...
Somalia declares drought emergency as millions face hunger after failed rains
On 10 November, the Federal Government of Somalia formally declared a drought emergency and appealed for urgent international assistance as conditions continued to deteriorate...
Guterres calls for probe into death of WFP staff member detained in Yemen
“Heartbroken and outraged by the tragic loss of WFP team member, Ahmed, who lost his life while arbitrarily detained in Yemen,” Executive Director Cindy...
Sudan war has created suffering of ‘industrial proportions’, aid agencies warn
“With no viable peace in sight, the Sudanese are trapped in a humanitarian crisis of industrial proportions,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN...
UN warns of growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza
In a statement released by the UN Humanitarian Country Team – which leads coordinated relief efforts across the Occupied Palestinian Territory – officials condemned...
Human Rights Council hears alarming updates on executions in Iran and global civic space...
At least 975 people were executed in Iran in 2024, the highest number reported since 2015, according to a report Deputy High Commissioner for...
From Science and Math to the Bible’s Conclusions: A Shocking Discovery that Will Surprise...
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Author Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel Demystifies the Intersection of Science and Faith with the Holy Grail of Scientific Discovery
Science180, the trusted U.S.-based...
Human rights can be a ‘strong lever for progress’ in climate change, says UN...
Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, High Commissioner Volker Türk asked Member States whether enough was being done to protect people from...
Gaza: Health system crumbles amid growing desperation over food, fuel
“Definitely, people get shot,” said Gaza-based medic Dr. Luca Pigozzi, WHO Emergency Medical Team Coordinator. “They are victim of blast injuries as well and...
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Live updates for 20 June
One week since the Israel-Iran conflict erupted, diplomatic efforts to end the war are ramping up in Geneva today as foreign ministers from France,...
Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean braces for destructive winds and ‘catastrophic rainfall’
“Destructive winds, dangerous storm surge, and catastrophic rainfall” are due to hit the region, warned UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.Continuing to work closely with Resident...
‘Giving help and giving hope’, an aerial lifeline to the world’s most isolated
The WFP’s Executive Director Cindy McCain said the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which is managed by the UN’s food agency, enabled humanitarians to...
