Gaza: War has set Palestine’s development back nearly 70 years Source: Middle East Eye (October 26, 2022) Author: Shatha Yaish Summary: The latest Israeli offensive on Gaza has set back Palestinian development by nearly 70 years, according to a new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report, released on October 26, 2022, … Read more
‘The smell of death is everywhere’ in northern Gaza, UNRWA chief says Source: The New Arab Date: August 8, 2022 Summary: The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that the “smell of death is everywhere” in northern Gaza following the recent Israeli … Read more
WFP Delivers Life-Saving Aid to One Million People in Burkina Faso The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached one million people with life-saving food assistance in Burkina Faso, where conflict and displacement have left millions in need of humanitarian aid. The WFP is providing food rations, cash transfers, and nutrition support to vulnerable … Read more
Title: ‘The smell of death is everywhere’ in northern Gaza, UNRWA chief says Source: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/press-releases/smell-death-everywhere-northern-gaza-unrwa-chief-says Date: 19 May 2021 Summary: The head of the United Nations agency for Palestine refugees has said that the “smell of death is everywhere” in northern Gaza, as the death toll from Israeli airstrikes continues to rise. Matthias Schmale, the … Read more
UN renews call to protect civilians, as deadly Israeli strike hits close to key Beirut hospital Beirut, 14 July 2022 – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, today strongly condemned the escalation of hostilities in southern Lebanon and called for an immediate cessation of all violence. “I am deeply concerned by the … Read more
Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports The population of Ukraine has fallen by 10 million since Russia annexed Crimea and began supporting separatists in the east of the country in 2014, according to a new report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The report, released on 24 … Read more
Gaza: War has set Palestine’s development back nearly 70 years The war in Gaza has set the Palestinian territory’s development back nearly 70 years, according to a new report by the United Nations. The report, released on Thursday, found that the war has caused widespread destruction to Gaza’s infrastructure, economy, and social fabric. The report … Read more
WFP Delivers Life-Saving Aid to One Million People in Burkina Faso 12 October, 2023 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has reached one million people in Burkina Faso with life-saving food assistance since January 2023. The aid is part of a larger humanitarian response to the country’s ongoing conflict and displacement crisis. “We are … Read more
Headline: Daily death and destruction continues in Ukraine, Security Council hears Summary: The United Nations Security Council held a meeting on the ongoing war in Ukraine, where members expressed grave concern over the continued fighting and its devastating humanitarian impact. Key Points: Daily Casualties and Destruction: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported that … Read more
The Promise and Peril of Runaway Technological Advances The Promise Technological advancements have the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. They can help us: Improve healthcare: By developing new treatments and cures for diseases, and by making healthcare more accessible and affordable. Address climate change: By developing new energy technologies, and … Read more