2024: ‘One of the worst years in history for children in conflict’ 27 December 2024 2024 has been a devastating year for children in conflict, with more than 400,000 children killed or injured in violence, according to a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The report, released on Tuesday, found that the … Read more
‘I saw the blood on the tarmac’: top UN official in Yemen recounts aftermath of Israel airstrike on civilian airport 2024-12-27 12:00 Top Stories Sana’a, Yemen – A top UN official in Yemen has recounted the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a civilian airport in the country, saying he saw “blood on the tarmac” … Read more
Health Needs in Syria Worsen Amid Winter Conditions December 27, 2024 Damascus, Syria – As winter conditions intensify in Syria, the health needs of the population are further exacerbating, raising concerns about the well-being and survival of those affected. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the ongoing conflict in Syria has devastated the country’s … Read more
Global Solidarity Key to Future Pandemic Preparedness, Says UN Chief 2024-12-27 12:00 Summary: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the importance of global solidarity and collaboration in preparing for future pandemics. Speaking at a high-level meeting on pandemic preparedness, Guterres called for a “global health architecture” that can quickly respond to and effectively mitigate health … Read more
Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned By: [Insert Name] 2024-12-27 12:00 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating rapidly, with widespread hunger, children dying from the cold, and an airstrike on unarmed journalists that has been widely condemned. According to the … Read more
Haiti’s destiny ‘bright’ despite terrifying escalation of violence Haiti’s future is bright, despite the recent upsurge in violence. December 27, 2024 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Despite the recent upsurge in violence, Haiti’s future is bright, according to the country’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry. “We must not let the gangs and criminals destroy our country,” Henry said in … Read more
‘I saw the blood on the tarmac’: top UN official in Yemen recounts aftermath of Israel airstrike on civilian airport December 27, 2024 Sana’a, Yemen A top United Nations official in Yemen has recounted the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a civilian airport in the country’s capital, Sana’a, which killed at least 25 people … Read more
Gaza: ‘Hunger is everywhere’, babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned 27 December 2024 Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territories – The situation in the Gaza Strip is dire, with hunger widespread and babies dying from the cold. An airstrike on unarmed journalists has also been condemned. According to the United Nations, over … Read more
Haiti’s destiny ‘bright’ despite terrifying escalation of violence PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Despite the terrifying escalation of violence in Haiti, the country’s destiny is still bright, according to a new article published on December 27, 2024. The article, which was written by Haitian journalist Robenson Geffrard, argues that Haiti has a long history of overcoming adversity … Read more
2024: One of the Worst Years in History for Children in Conflict December 27, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – The year 2024 has been marked by unprecedented levels of violence and displacement, leaving millions of children around the world facing unimaginable horrors. According to a new report released today by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), … Read more