Psycho-emotional disorders such as anxiety disorders and depression are widespread in all countries and among all population groups. Photo: Teenage girls in India wait to see a mental health professional. Top news of the day | Friday: Peace Prize, Ukraine, Gaza, mental health UN
The main news of the day at the UN and in world:~6 0~/strong> Nobel peace prize awarded to Venezuelan activist, UN chief condemns strikes on Ukraine, UN humanitarian agencies mobilize to deliver aid to Gaza, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day.
Nobel Peace Prize
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated Venezuelan public figure and politician Maria Corina Machado on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The UN chief noted that for decades Machado has been a champion of democracy and a voice of unity in her country. He said that at a time “when democracy and the rule of law are under threat around the world,” the award to Machado is “a tribute to all those who defend civil and political rights.The UN chief condemns last night’s Russian drone and missile attacks, which reportedly “targeted Ukraine’s critical civilian and energy infrastructure,” a UN spokesman said at a briefing in New York. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties, including a child. The attacks also reportedly led to widespread power and water outages in several regions, including Kyiv. The Secretary-General reiterated his call for a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Aid for Gaza
Friday, thousands of displaced people were displaced in Gaze rushed to the north of the enclave. All UN humanitarian agencies have mobilized to assist the sector. They prepared 170 thousand tons of food, medicine and other goods for delivery to Gaza. World Health Organization (WHO) spokesman Christian Lindmeier called for the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid “through all possible routes.”
World Mental Health Day
According to the UN, every a fifth of people affected by conflict face mental health problems. However, many cannot get the care they need, especially in low- and middle-income countries where health systems are under-resourced. In his message to mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on states to prioritize mental health support for people affected by conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies.