News ‘It all starts at home’: Global UN forum opens in Cairo to rethink urban development CAIRO, Nov 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Cities are home to over half the world’s population and are projected to house more than two-thirds by 2050, but many are struggling to provide basic services, cope with climate change and reduce … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering 2024-11-04 12:00 The United Nations has condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, calling on all parties to the conflict to respect international law and protect civilians. In a statement issued on Friday, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, expressed his deep … Read more
Gaza: Polio campaign reaches 94,000 children in besieged north 2024-11-04 12:00 A polio vaccination campaign has reached 94,000 children in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Wednesday. The campaign, which began on Monday, aims to vaccinate all children under the age of five against the paralyzing disease. UNICEF said … Read more
First Famine, Now Cholera and Dengue Fever Surge Hits War-Torn Sudan November 4, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – Sudan is facing a triple public health crisis, with a worsening famine, a surge in cholera cases, and a rapid increase in dengue fever. The country has been ravaged by conflict for decades, and the famine, which was … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering November 4, 2024 The United Nations on Friday condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, calling on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and respect international law. The UN statement came after a day of intense fighting in … Read more
Gaza: Polio Campaign Reaches 94,000 Children in Besieged North November 04, 2024 Gaza City, Palestine – A polio vaccination campaign in the besieged northern Gaza Strip has successfully reached over 94,000 children, a significant milestone in protecting the population from the crippling disease. The campaign, launched earlier this month, was carried out in coordination with … Read more
Aid Restrictions and Dismantling UNRWA Will Compound Gazans’ Suffering November 4, 2024 – The announcement by the United States to cut funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Israeli government’s decision to dismantle the agency altogether will have dire consequences for the people of Gaza. UNRWA provides vital services to … Read more
Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering November 4, 2024 The United Nations has condemned the increasing loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon, following a wave of violence that has claimed the lives of dozens of people in recent weeks. In a statement released on Friday, the UN Special Coordinator … Read more
Aid Restrictions and Dismantling UNRWA Will Compound Gazans’ Suffering November 4, 2024 In a move that has sparked international condemnation, Israel has announced new restrictions on humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has also been targeted, with the Israeli … Read more
First Famine, Now Cholera and Dengue Fever Surge Hits War-Torn Sudan November 4, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan War-ravaged Sudan is facing a triple threat of famine, cholera, and dengue fever, putting millions of lives at risk. The country’s health system has been decimated by decades of conflict, and the ongoing civil war has displaced millions of … Read more