Meet the “Land Heroes” Who Are Fighting Desertification 04 December 2024, 12:00 PM Around the world, land degradation is a major problem. Desertification, the process by which land becomes desert-like, is a particular concern. But there are people fighting to turn the tide, the “Land Heroes”. Desertification is a serious problem. It can cause a … Read more
Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification Date: 2024-12-04 12:00 Source: UN News Desertification is a major threat to our planet, affecting over 2 billion people worldwide. It is caused by a combination of factors, including climate change, overgrazing, and deforestation. Desertification can lead to a loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water scarcity. … Read more
Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’ 2024-12-04 12:00 GENEVA/NEW YORK, 4 December 2024 – As the war in Ukraine nears the two-year mark, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for greater protection for children, who continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. “Children in Ukraine are caught … Read more
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Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025 December 4, 2024 The United Nations humanitarian chief has issued a global call for $51.5 billion to help the most vulnerable people around the world in 2025. The UN humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, said that the funding would be used to provide life-saving assistance to 230 … Read more
‘Major Milestone’ on Solutions to Internal Displacement: Top Adviser By United Nations, December 4, 2024 Geneva – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has welcomed the adoption of the UN Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as a “major milestone” in addressing the global issue of internal displacement. The Framework, … Read more
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UNICEF Chief Appeals for Enhanced Protection of Children Amidst Ukrainian Crisis December 4, 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine — On December 4, 2024, Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), issued an impassioned plea for increased safeguards for children in war-torn Ukraine. In a statement released today, Fore visited a school in Kyiv … Read more
Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025 December 4, 2024, 12:00 PM New York, NY – The United Nations is today releasing its annual Global Humanitarian Overview, which outlines the humanitarian needs and funding requirements for the upcoming year. The report highlights the urgent need for increased funding to address the growing number … Read more
305 Million People in Dire Need of Humanitarian Aid in 2024, Warns UN December 4, 2023 – The United Nations’ top aid official has issued an urgent plea for increased humanitarian assistance, warning that a staggering 305 million people across 95 countries will require lifesaving aid next year. Dire Scenarios According to the UN, the … Read more