Peace and Security,Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’

Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare ‘to brink of collapse’ 2024-12-31 12:00 JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli air strikes have pushed Gaza’s healthcare system to the brink of collapse, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday, after the deadliest day in the enclave since a 2021 war. The attacks, which Israel says are in response to … Read more

Peace and Security,UNRWA chief renews call for probe into attacks on humanitarians in Gaza

UNRWA Chief Renews Call for Probe into Attacks on Humanitarians in Gaza December 31, 2024 Gaza City, Palestine – The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has renewed his call for an independent investigation into the deadly attacks on humanitarian workers in … Read more

Migrants and Refugees,UNHCR urges greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique

UNHCR Urges Greater Support for People Fleeing Post-Election Violence in Mozambique December 31, 2024 Geneva – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is urging the international community to provide greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique. Following the disputed October 15 elections, violence has erupted in several parts of the country, … Read more

Middle East,Aid trucks deliver food to northwest Syria

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Humanitarian Aid,Aid trucks deliver food to northwest Syria

Aid Trucks Deliver Food to Northwest Syria Amid DIRE Crisis January 1, 2025 United Nations, New York – On December 31, 2024, at 12:00 pm, a convoy of aid trucks crossed the Turkish border into northwest Syria, delivering critical food supplies to a region facing severe humanitarian crisis. The aid convoy, organized by the United … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,UNRWA chief renews call for probe into attacks on humanitarians in Gaza

UNRWA Chief Renews Call for Probe into Attacks on Humanitarians in Gaza Jerusalem, December 31, 2024 – The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has renewed his call for an independent investigation into the attacks on humanitarian staff in the Gaza Strip. … Read more

Human Rights,‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs

‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs 31 December 2024 GENEVA (UN News) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has strongly condemned the Taliban’s decision to ban women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan, calling it “absolutely the wrong path” and a “clear … Read more

Human Rights,Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage

Major Step Forward for Child Protection in Colombia: Politicians Ban Underage Marriage December 31, 2024 In a historic move to protect children from harmful practices, Colombia has passed a law banning underage marriage. The Law The new law, which takes effect on January 1, 2025, prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting married, … Read more