The ‘slow onset, silent killer’: Droughts explained December 3, 2024 Droughts are one of the most widespread and devastating natural disasters affecting communities around the world. They are often referred to as a “silent killer” because they can develop slowly and may not be immediately noticeable. By the time the effects of a drought are … Read more
Sudan: UN deplores deadly shelling on Zamzam camp 3 December 2024 The United Nations has condemned a deadly shelling attack on the Zamzam camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Sudan’s Darfur region. The attack, which occurred on Saturday evening, killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more, according to the UN Office for … Read more
Disability Rights: UN Chief Calls for Amplified Leadership Roles for a More Inclusive Future New York, December 2, 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized the significance of empowering individuals with disabilities in leadership positions to foster a more equitable and inclusive society. Speaking at the opening of the High-Level Dialogue on Disability … Read more
Live updates: UN tackles desertification, drought and land restoration December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) Nairobi, Kenya Day 2 10:00 AM The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is underway in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together government officials, scientists, and civil society representatives from around the world to address the pressing environmental … Read more
Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation 2024-12-02 12:00 Source: “Top Stories Global agriculture is being harmed as a result of land degradation, and three billion people are now being impacted. A recent report released by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has revealed that land degradation is a major threat to … Read more
Rights chief calls on Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms 2 December 2024, 12:00 TBILISI, Georgia – The UN human rights chief has called on the Georgian authorities to protect basic freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly and expression, following a crackdown on protests in the capital, Tbilisi. In a statement released on Friday, … Read more
Haiti’s Children: Crisis Demands Urgent Action December 2, 2024 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The situation for children in Haiti is reaching a critical point, with a severe food crisis and rampant gang violence threatening their well-being and futures. Food Crisis Haiti is facing a crippling food crisis, with over 19 million people, or 60% of the … Read more
UN Chief Calls for Ceasefire Amid Sharp Escalation in Northwest Syria UN Headquarters, New York, December 2, 2024 – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in northwest Syria after a sharp escalation in violence. In a statement released on Friday, Guterres condemned the airstrikes and shelling that have displaced thousands … Read more
Landmark Climate Change Hearings Represent Largest Ever Case Before UN World Court 2024-12-02 12:00 The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest court, has opened landmark hearings on climate change, representing the largest ever case brought before the court. The case, brought by a group of small island states, seeks to establish that … Read more
Myanmar: UN experts call for ‘course correction’ as civilian deaths reach 6,000 GENEVA (2 December 2024) – UN human rights experts* today called on the military junta in Myanmar to change course and end its brutal crackdown on dissent, as the number of civilians killed since the coup in February 2021 reached 6,000. “The military’s … Read more