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
Gaza: Polio Campaign Reaches 94,000 Children in Besieged North November 4, 2024 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – A massive polio vaccination campaign has successfully reached 94,000 children in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The campaign, launched on November 2, aimed to vaccinate all children under the age of … Read more
Carbon Markets Could Boost Climate Action in Least Developed Countries November 4, 2024 According to a new report by the World Bank, carbon markets have the potential to significantly boost climate action in least developed countries (LDCs). The report, titled “Carbon Markets: A Potential Game-Changer for Climate Action in LDCs,” finds that carbon markets could … Read more
Green Energy Shift Must Also Bring Prosperity and Equality: UN Deputy Chief Date: 2024-11-04 12:00 Source: United Nations Summary: The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, has emphasized the importance of ensuring that the transition to green energy also promotes prosperity and equality for all. This shift, which is crucial for mitigating climate change, … Read more
First famine, now cholera and dengue fever surge hits war-torn Sudan November 4, 2024 KHARTOUM, Sudan — War-torn Sudan is facing a triple threat of famine, cholera, and dengue fever, with the United Nations warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. The famine, which was declared in parts of Sudan … Read more
COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted Montreal, 3 November 2024 – The 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) adopted today a set of landmark agreements that will guide global efforts to protect and restore biodiversity over the next decade. The agreements, which were adopted by consensus, include a new global … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Under Fire November 3, 2024 Gaza Strip – A polio vaccine campaign launched in the Gaza Strip has come under fire, with critics raising concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. The campaign, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign Under Fire Date: November 3, 2024 By: [Author’s Name] Gaza City, Palestine – A polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip has come under fire after health workers were prevented from reaching thousands of children by armed militants. The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the campaign on Monday … Read more