A primary school student in the province of Zabul, Afghanistan, eats enriched cookies provided by the runway (archive). The main news of the day | Tuesday: humanitarian aid, gas, Afghanistan, Japan UN main news of the day in the UN and the world: World Humanitarian Assistance Day, Gaza Crisis, food assistance for residents of Afghanistan, the visit of the Secretary General to Japan. humanitarian workers In 2024, 383 humanitarian workers were killed, the UN reported today, on World Humanitarian Day. Another 308 employees of humanitarian organizations were injured, 125 – stolen and 45 – detained. The UN Secretary General Antoniu Gutherrish called for protecting all humanitarian workers and investing forces and means in ensuring their security. He also announced the need to hold the guilty of violence and suppress the supply of weapons to the parties to conflicts, violating international law. In the first eight months of 2025, the situation did not improve: according to preliminary information, more than 260 humanitarian workers were killed. ~ 60 > situation in gas 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~ 62The press secretary of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian issues (VSGV) Jens Laryke at a briefing in Geneva noted the destructive consequences of the ban on the import of building materials and shelters into the gas sector. He added that at least 1.35 million enclave residents need housing, and many tents are lost or worn out due to the scorching sun and multiple movements. The UN also expresses concern in connection with the possible expansion of the Israeli military operation in the city of Gaza, which, according to Laerke, will lead to a new wave of movements to the already overpopulated areas. hunger in Afghanistan 60 > Food Program (VPP) in Afghanistan will provide 2.5 thousand tons of food for families suffering from hunger for three months, as well as distribute cash for the purchase of food in local markets and specialized nutrition for the treatment of severe malnutrition among children. This will become possible due to the amount of 13 million euros, which was provided by the European Union. According to the runway, 3.5 million children suffer from malnutrition in Afghanistan. This is half a million more than last year. UN head in Japan 60 > UN Secretary General arrives today in Japan to participate in the 9th Tokyo International African Deference. The conference, which is held every three years, will be held in Yokogam near the capital of the country from August 20 to 22 under the theme “Joint creation of innovative decisions with Africa.” During his visit, the head of the UN will also hold bilateral meetings with Japanese leaders and participants in the event and visit the World Exhibition of 2025 in Osaka.