Humanitarian Aid,Aid trucks deliver food to northwest Syria

Aid Trucks Deliver Food to Northwest Syria Amid DIRE Crisis January 1, 2025 United Nations, New York – On December 31, 2024, at 12:00 pm, a convoy of aid trucks crossed the Turkish border into northwest Syria, delivering critical food supplies to a region facing severe humanitarian crisis. The aid convoy, organized by the United … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,UNRWA chief renews call for probe into attacks on humanitarians in Gaza

UNRWA Chief Renews Call for Probe into Attacks on Humanitarians in Gaza Jerusalem, December 31, 2024 – The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has renewed his call for an independent investigation into the attacks on humanitarian staff in the Gaza Strip. … Read more

Human Rights,‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs

‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs 31 December 2024 GENEVA (UN News) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly condemned the Taliban’s decision to ban women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan, calling it “absolutely the wrong path” and a “clear … Read more

Human Rights,Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage

Major Step Forward for Child Protection in Colombia: Politicians Ban Underage Marriage December 31, 2024 In a historic move to protect children from harmful practices, Colombia has passed a law banning underage marriage. The Law The new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting married, … Read more

Europe,Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion

Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion Kyiv, Ukraine – A new report released on December 31, 2024, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) details the ongoing human rights crisis in Ukraine nearly three years after the Russian invasion. The report … Read more

Asia Pacific,‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs

I do not have access to real-time information or the ability to browse the internet, including specific articles and news items. Therefore, I cannot provide a detailed article on the news item you mentioned. I recommend checking credible news sources for up-to-date information on this event. ‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban … Read more