WHO is delivering medicines and medical equipment to countries around the world. Pictured is a WHO plane in Syria. WHO calls for $1.5 billion in emergency health assistance […]
Türkiye: UN expert alarmed by abuse of anti-terror laws
Istanbul, the largest city in the Turkish Republic. Türkiye: UN expert alarmed by abuse of anti-terrorism legislation International Law The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human […]
INTERVIEW | Hope and Persistent Threats: Syria in the Context of Political Change
Even before the recent events, Syria was in the midst of one of the deepest humanitarian crises in the world. INTERVIEW | Hope and Persistent Threats: The Situation […]
War in Gaza: Fighting continues in the sector amid information about an imminent truce
At least 1.9 million people – about 90 percent of the Strip’s population – are displaced, according to UN humanitarian agencies. War in Gaza: Fighting continues in the […]
The UN has requested $3.32 billion to help Ukrainians in 2025
Destruction in Kharkiv, Ukraine. UN asks for $3.32 billion to help Ukrainians in 2025 Humanitarian aid The United Nations and its partners announced on Thursday the launch of […]
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Completes Historic Visit to Syria
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Sednaya prison. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights concludes historic visit to Syria Human Rights This is a “historic […]
UN expert welcomes US court ruling upholding gender protection in education
The Capitol building in Washington. UN expert welcomes US court ruling upholding gender protections in education Human Rights Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Reem Alsalem […]
Iran: UN experts concerned over decision to uphold death sentence for Kurdish activist
Independent UN experts call for end to persecution of women activists in Iran. Iran: UN experts concerned by decision to uphold death sentence of Kurdish activist International Law […]
Haiti: Number of internally displaced people exceeds one million
An IOM staff member assesses the needs of internally displaced people. Haiti: Number of internally displaced people exceeds one million Humanitarian aid More than one million people have […]
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Begins Visit to Syria and Lebanon
Since November 27, more than a quarter of a million children in Syria have been forced to flee their homes due to the escalating conflict. UN High Commissioner […]