UNICEF Sounds Alarm Over Child Crisis in Eastern DR Congo 13 February, 2025: UNICEF has issued an urgent warning about the dire situation facing children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where ongoing violence and humanitarian crises have put millions of young lives at risk. According to the UN agency, over 2.5 million children … Read more
DR Congo: Shortage of humanitarian routes threatens aid operation, top UN official warns 2025-02-13 12:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – A top UN official has warned that a shortage of humanitarian routes is threatening aid operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the DRC, David McLachlan-Karr said that the … Read more
Airing climate justice in Costa Rica on World Radio Day February 13, 2025 San José, Costa Rica – On World Radio Day, February 13th, Costa Rica’s vibrant radio landscape came alive with voices calling for climate justice. Community radio stations across the country dedicated airtime to discussions, interviews, and call-ins on the pressing issue of … Read more
Scaling Up or Losing Steam? Parliamentarians Debate the Future of the SDGs February 13, 2025 Geneva – Parliamentarians from around the world gathered in Geneva this week to debate the future of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The SDGs are a set of 17 ambitious goals that aim … Read more
Aid Surge into Gaza Continues, UN Teams Prioritize Immediate Needs February 13, 2025 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – A surge in international aid has reached Gaza as the death toll from the recent conflict continues to rise. The United Nations (UN) is prioritizing immediate humanitarian needs, including providing food, water, and shelter for those affected. … Read more
Scaling up or losing steam? Parliamentarians debate the future of the SDGs On 2025-02-13 12:00, parliamentarians from around the world convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for a high-level debate on the future of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event was co-organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations … Read more
Political Solution to End War in Yemen is Achievable, UN Envoy Says Published: 2025-02-13 12:00 Source: United Nations Summary: The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has expressed optimism about the prospects for a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Yemen. In a statement issued today, Grundberg said that “a political solution … Read more
UNICEF Sounds Alarm Over Child Crisis in Eastern DR Congo February 13, 2025 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a dire warning about the worsening child crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where escalating violence and displacement have put countless young lives at risk. Widespread Displacement and Trauma … Read more
Aid Surge into Gaza Continues, UN Teams Prioritize Immediate Needs 2025-02-13 12:00 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Aid organizations are ramping up their response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, as the death toll from the latest round of violence continues to rise. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination … Read more
DR Congo: Shortage of Humanitarian Routes Threatens Aid Operation, Top UN Official Warns 2025-02-13 12:00 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – A top UN official has warned that a shortage of humanitarian routes is threatening aid operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Insufficient Access “We are facing a critical shortage of humanitarian routes … Read more