A City Safe for Women Is Safe for All: Women’s Voices Lead at World Urban Forum in Cairo Cairo, Egypt, November 6, 2024 – Women’s voices took center stage at the World Urban Forum (WUF) in Cairo, Egypt, as they shared their experiences and advocated for a more inclusive and equitable urban environment. WUF is … Read more
World News in Brief: UN-US Cooperation, an ‘Essential Pillar’, DR Congo Update, Another Major Storm to Hit Cuba November 6, 2024 UN-US Cooperation: An ‘Essential Pillar’ United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the cooperation between the United Nations and the United States as an “essential pillar” of the global community. Speaking at the opening of … Read more
Middle East Crisis: Live Updates as General Assembly Meets on UNRWA and More November 6, 2024 12:00 PM PST The United Nations General Assembly is meeting today to discuss the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The meeting comes as the region faces a number of challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Yemen, the humanitarian … Read more
Lebanon Conflict Reaches Critical Point, Death Toll Surpasses 3,000 2024-11-06 12:00 The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached a critical point, with the confirmed death toll surpassing 3,000, according to a recent report issued by the United Nations. The escalating violence has plunged the country into chaos and despair. Civilians continue to bear the brunt … Read more
Displacement Crisis Reaches Alarming 123 Million Amid Ongoing Conflicts November 06, 2024 The latest figures released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reveal a grim milestone in the global displacement crisis, with the number of displaced people reaching an unprecedented 123 million worldwide. According to the UNHCR’s “Global Trends Report 2024,” the … Read more
How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians? November 6, 2024 The recent war in Gaza has had a devastating impact on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The agency, which provides essential services to millions of Palestinian refugees, has seen its … Read more
Middle East Crisis: UNRWA Under Fire for Bias, Corruption November 6, 2024 (New York City, USA) – The Middle East is once again on the brink of crisis as the United Nations General Assembly meets to discuss the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the … Read more
Lebanon Conflict Reaches ‘Critical Point’ with Over 3,000 Confirmed Deaths November 6, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached a critical juncture, with the number of confirmed deaths surpassing 3,000. Heavy fighting and escalating tensions between government forces and rebel groups have plunged the country into chaos and despair. According to … Read more
Rise in Afghan Opium Cultivation Reflects Economic Hardship, Despite Taliban Ban November 6, 2024 Kabul, Afghanistan – A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals a significant increase in opium cultivation in Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s ban on the crop. According to the report, opium poppy cultivation increased by … Read more
How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians? The war in Gaza has had a devastating impact on UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians. The agency has been forced to suspend its operations in Gaza, and its staff have been evacuated from the area. This has left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians … Read more