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Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation 2024-12-02 12:00 Source: “Top Stories Global agriculture is being harmed as a result of land degradation, and three billion people are now being impacted. A recent report released by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has revealed that land degradation is a major threat to … Read more

Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms 2 December 2024, 12:00 TBILISI, Georgia – The UN human rights chief has called on the Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly and expression, following a crackdown on protests in the capital, Tbilisi. In a statement released on Friday, … Read more

Haiti’s Children: Crisis Demands Urgent Action December 2, 2024 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The situation for children in Haiti is reaching a critical point, with a severe food crisis and rampant gang violence threatening their well-being and futures. Food Crisis Haiti is facing a crippling food crisis, with over 19 million people, or 60% of the … Read more

UN Chief Calls for Ceasefire Amid Sharp Escalation in Northwest Syria UN Headquarters, New York, December 2, 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in northwest Syria after a sharp escalation in violence. In a statement released on Friday, Guterres condemned the airstrikes and shelling that have displaced thousands … Read more

Landmark Climate Change Hearings Represent Largest Ever Case Before UN World Court 2024-12-02 12:00 The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest court, has opened landmark hearings on climate change, representing the largest ever case brought before the court. The case, brought by a group of small island states, seeks to establish that … Read more

Myanmar: UN experts call for ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths reach 6,000 GENEVA (2 December 2024) – UN human rights experts* today called on the military junta in Myanmar to change course and end its brutal crackdown on dissent, as the number of civilians killed since the coup in February 2021 reached 6,000. “The military’s … Read more

The nightmare in Gaza must stop, urges UN deputy chief December 2, 2024 GAZA CITY, occupied Palestinian territory – The United Nations deputy secretary-general has called for an end to the “nightmare” in Gaza, as the besieged Palestinian enclave continues to suffer from a humanitarian crisis. Amina Mohammed made the appeal during a visit to … Read more

Three Billion People Globally Impacted by Land Degradation December 2, 2024 A new report from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has revealed that land degradation is affecting the lives of three billion people worldwide. The report, released on December 2, 2024, warns that land degradation is a major threat to sustainable development … Read more

Haiti’s Children: Crisis Demands Urgent Action 2024-12-02 12:00 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate, with children bearing the brunt of the suffering. A new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that over 2.5 million Haitian children are in need of humanitarian assistance, including food, water, healthcare, and … Read more

UN Chief Calls for Ceasefire Amid Sharp Escalation in Northwest Syria December 2, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in northwest Syria following a sharp escalation in violence in the region. Over the past week, fighting between government forces and opposition groups has intensified, resulting in the displacement of … Read more