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
A medic at a damaged children’s hospital in Kyiv. (Archive) Night attacks on Kyiv, Odessa and Zaporizhia have injured civilians Peace and Security The UN Office for the […]
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 […]
Bullying in Schools: UNESCO Suggests Solutions
A mock bullying incident is staged during an anti-bullying workshop in a school in Kosovo. Bullying in schools: UNESCO suggests solutions Culture and education Almost one in three […]
Lebanon conflict reaches ‘critical point’ as more than 3,000 deaths confirmed
Despite all the difficulties, humanitarian aid is arriving in Lebanon. Conflict in Lebanon has reached a “critical point”: more than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead Peace and […]
UN: Rising opium production in Afghanistan despite Taliban ban highlights farmers’ plight
Opium poppy plantation in Afghanistan. UN: Rise in Afghan opium production despite Taliban ban highlights farmers’ plight Economic development Opium production in Afghanistan rose by 19 percent in […]