Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic November 22, 2024 By The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — The use of landmines in Myanmar has reached epidemic proportions, with children and amputees bearing the brunt of the deadly toll. According to a new report by the United Nations, there were over 1,000 … Read more
WFP requires $16.9 billion in 2025 as hunger reaches alarming highs 22 November 2024 – The World Food Programme (WFP) has called for $16.9 billion in funding in 2025 to address the alarming rise in global hunger. This represents a significant increase from the $14.7 billion requested for 2024. The WFP’s Global Hunger Index 2024 … Read more
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2024 Deadliest Year Ever for Aid Workers, UN Humanitarian Office Reports November 22, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report detailing a sharp increase in attacks on humanitarian workers worldwide, with 2024 marking the deadliest year on record. Key Findings: A total of … Read more
WFP Scales Up Operations to Reach Millions in Sudan November 22, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is scaling up its operations in Sudan to reach millions of people facing severe food insecurity. The country is grappling with a complex humanitarian crisis, fueled by conflict, climate change, and economic instability. … Read more
COP29 Draft Deal Proposes $250 Billion Annual Climate Finance from Wealthy Nations November 22, 2024 At the ongoing COP29 climate summit in Dubai, a draft deal has been proposed that would require wealthy nations to provide $250 billion annually in climate finance to developing countries. This proposal aims to address the growing global climate crisis … Read more
Lebanon Crisis: Intensifying Violence is Deadliest in Decades, Warn Aid Agencies Date: November 22, 2024 Source: Top Stories Summary: Aid agencies are raising alarm over the escalating violence in Lebanon, which has claimed the lives of dozens of people and left hundreds injured in recent months. The current wave of violence is the deadliest in … Read more
COP29 Draft Deal Proposes Wealthy Nations Give $250 Billion in Climate Finance Date: November 22, 2024 Source: The Guardian Details: The draft deal for COP29 proposes that wealthy nations commit to providing $250 billion annually in climate finance to developing countries by 2025. This represents a significant increase from the current commitment of $100 billion … Read more
WFP Requires $16.9 Billion in 2025 as Hunger Reaches Alarming Highs (Rome, November 22, 2024) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent appeal for $16.9 billion in funding for 2025, warning that global hunger has reached alarming highs and is continuing to worsen. According to the WFP’s latest Global Outlook on … Read more
Children and Amputees Bear Brunt of Myanmar’s Deadly Landmine Epidemic November 22, 2024 Yangon, Myanmar – A deadly epidemic of landmine explosions is plaguing Myanmar, with children and amputees bearing the brunt of the devastation. According to a recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), over 700 children have been killed or injured … Read more