Civilians have borne the brunt of the conflict, including through the initial full siege of Gaza by Israeli forces, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the Israeli government’s […]
FAO: Unhealthy diets impose huge costs on agri-food systems
Unhealthy diets contribute to rise in noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. FAO: Unhealthy diets impose huge costs on agri-food systems Economic Development A study […]
Top Stories of the Day | Thursday: Ukraine, Middle East, Climate, Refugees
2024 marks record heatwave year. Top stories of the day | Thursday: Ukraine, Middle East, climate, refugees UN Top stories of the day in the UN and the […]
More than 100 countries have committed to ending violence against children
More than half of all children in the world between the ages of 2 and 17 suffer from some form of violence. More than 100 countries have committed […]
Senior UN Coordinator in Gaza Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Prime Ministers
Sigrid Kaag, the UN Senior Humanitarian and Recovery Coordinator in Gaza, visits Deir el-Balah (archive). UN Senior Coordinator in Gaza holds meetings with Israeli and Palestinian Prime Ministers […]
Civilians were injured as a result of night attacks on Kyiv, Odessa and Zaporozhye
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The number of refugees in the world has reached 123 million and continues to grow
Sudanese women in a refugee camp in eastern Chad. The number of refugees in the world has reached 123 million and continues to grow Refugees and migrants UN […]
IAEA experts rotated at Zaporizhzhya NPP; explosions still heard near the plant
ZNPP is one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world. ZNPP undergoes rotation of IAEA experts, explosions still heard near the plant Peace and Security This […]
UN: Climate change adaptation funding needs to be increased manifold
An Inupiat girl stands on an ice floe on the shore of the Arctic Ocean in Barrow, Alaska. (Archive) UN: Climate change adaptation funding needs to be increased […]
How the Gaza War Has Affected UNRWA’s Ability to Support Palestinians?
UNRWA staff continue to work in Gaza where possible. How the Gaza War Has Affected UNRWA’s Ability to Support Palestinians? Peace and Security In addition to providing emergency […]