Live Updates: UN Humanitarians Highlight Global Needs for 2025 Date: 2024-12-04 Time: 12:00 Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Summary: United Nations humanitarians have released a report highlighting the global needs for humanitarian assistance in 2025. The report, titled “Global Humanitarian Overview 2025,” estimates that 230 million people will require … Read more
Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025 2024-12-04 12:00 Geneva – UN humanitarians on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need for $51.5 billion to provide life-saving assistance to 230 million people in need across the globe in 2025. In launching the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said that … Read more
Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’ December 4, 2024 UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for greater protection for children in Ukraine, saying they are “caught in this nightmare” of war. In a statement released on Sunday, Russell said that children in Ukraine are facing “unimaginable horrors” as … Read more
Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification 2024-12-04 12:00 Desertification is a major environmental problem affecting nearly one-third of the world’s land. 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. The good news is that … Read more
Security Council: Put young women at the heart of peace and security efforts 2024-12-03 12:00 The Security Council today adopted a resolution calling for the full and meaningful participation of young women in peace and security efforts, recognizing their unique and critical role in preventing and resolving conflict. The resolution, which was adopted unanimously, reaffirms … Read more
Syria Escalation: Deadly Attacks Continue, Healthcare and Access Compromised 2024-12-03 12:00 Damascus, Syria – The Syrian conflict has entered a critical stage as deadly attacks continue to escalate, with healthcare services and access to essential goods severely compromised. Ongoing Violence In recent weeks, the country has witnessed a surge in violence, with airstrikes and ground … Read more
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Syria Risks Grave Division and Destruction, Security Council Hears December 3, 2024 The United Nations Security Council held an urgent meeting today to discuss the deteriorating situation in Syria. The meeting was called after reports emerged of renewed fighting between government forces and rebel groups in several parts of the country. In his briefing to … Read more
Global Financial Reform Addresses Challenges Facing Developing Nations: UN Deputy Chief 2024-12-03 12:00 United Nations, New York: The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has emphasized the urgent need for global financial reform to address the challenges faced by developing nations. Speaking at a high-level meeting on sustainable development, she stressed that the … Read more
Force will not secure Middle East peace: UN General Assembly President 2024-12-03 12:00 United Nations, New York – The use of force will not bring peace to the Middle East, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Tuesday. “The use of force has never been and will never be the solution to the … Read more