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
In Ethiopia, UN Chief Advocates for Permanent Security Council Seats for Africa Background: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the principal body responsible for international peace and security. It consists of 15 members, including five permanent members (P5) – the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia – and ten non-permanent members … Read more
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Headline: Guterres ‘Unequivocally Condemns’ Continued Civilian Deaths in Gaza Source: UN News Date: 7 August 2022 Summary: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the continued loss of civilian lives in the Gaza Strip, calling for an immediate end to the violence. Key Points: Guterres expressed deep concern over the escalation of violence in Gaza, … Read more
The latest UN biodiversity summit opens in Colombia; here’s what’s at stake The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) has begun in Montreal, Canada, and will run until December 19th. The conference is tasked with setting new global targets for protecting and restoring nature. What is at stake? The world is facing a biodiversity crisis. One … Read more