Ongoing violence is hampering humanitarian aid in parts of Syria. Syria: Ongoing violence is hampering aid Peace and security UN humanitarian agencies warned on Thursday that Syria continues […]
UN Secretary General calls for strengthening peacebuilding mechanisms
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Israeli laws banning UNRWA activities came into force on Thursday
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have found shelter in UNRWA schools in Gaza. Israeli laws banning UNRWA activities came into force on Thursday Humanitarian aid On Thursday, the […]
DR Congo crisis: UN emergency relief coordinator pledges $17 million to save lives
A woman in Goma is evacuated with her children. DR Congo crisis: UN emergency relief coordinator pledges $17 million to save lives Humanitarian aid Aid workers are at […]
UNDP report: Four years after coup, Myanmar faces crisis
The past four years have been extremely difficult for the people of Myanmar. UNDP report: Four years after the coup, Myanmar faces crisis Economic development Four years after […]
Crisis in DRC: WHO fears outbreaks of infectious diseases
Hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people have fled Goma to escape fighting. DRC crisis: WHO fears infectious disease outbreaks Peace and security The city of Goma in […]
UNAIDS welcomes US decision to exclude HIV measures from aid freeze
Pictured: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. UNAIDS welcomes US decision to exclude HIV measures from aid freeze Health Amid the freeze on US aid programs, US Secretary of […]
Independent UN experts on Belarus: “Results of presidential elections likely to lead to continued human rights violations”
Palais des Nations in Geneva. UN Independent Experts on Belarus: “Results of Presidential Elections Likely to Lead to Continued Human Rights Violations” Human Rights The UN Group of […]
Ukraine: UNESCO chief visits Lviv
Restoration work on the building housing the Lviv Cultural Hub. Ukraine: UNESCO chief visits Lviv Culture and education UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay visited Ukraine. During the visit, she […]
Ukraine ratifies GMO amendment to Aarhus Convention
Genetic modified seeds are widely practiced throughout the world. Ukraine ratified the GMO amendment to the Aarhus Convention Climate and Environment Ukraine has ratified the so-called GMO Amendment […]