Asia-Pacific Falling Behind on Sustainable Development and Climate Targets February 17, 2025 The Asia-Pacific region is falling behind on its sustainable development and climate targets, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The report, titled “Sustainable Development in Asia and the … Read more
Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine Paramount, Security Council Hears New York, February 17, 2025 – The Security Council held an open meeting on Ukraine today, with the participation of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Foreign Minister Kuleba urged the Council to take immediate action to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling the situation “an … Read more
DR Congo crisis: WFP condemns looting in Bukavu after M23 rebels take key city Date: 2025-02-17 12:00 Source: UN News The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned the looting of its warehouses in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), by M23 rebels who took control of the city on Sunday. “This … Read more
Syria: Mine casualties persist as UN partners scale up clearance operations 17 February 2025 Damascus, Syria – Despite significant progress in clearing landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Syria, casualties continue to occur, underscoring the urgent need for continued clearance operations. According to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), there have been … Read more
Humanitarians underscore need for urgent and sustained support in Gaza 2025-02-17 GAZA CITY, Occupied Palestinian Territory –Humanitarian organizations are urgently appealing for increased and sustained support to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, where years of conflict, blockade, and economic hardship have left the population struggling to meet their basic needs. In … Read more
Syria: Mine casualties persist as UN partners scale up clearance operations 17 February 2025 AMMAN – As the conflict in Syria enters its 15th year, landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to pose a major threat to civilians, with new casualties reported on a regular basis. According to the United Nations Mine Action … Read more
Humanitarians Underscore Need for Urgent and Sustained Support in Gaza 2025-02-17 12:00 | Gaza, Palestine Humanitarian organizations working in the Gaza Strip are calling for urgent and sustained support to address the ongoing crisis in the territory. The organizations, including the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Oxfam, released a … Read more
UN Launches $6 Billion Sudan Appeal as Famine Takes Hold February 17, 2025 Khartoum, Sudan – The United Nations has launched a $6 billion appeal for humanitarian aid to Sudan, as the country faces a devastating famine. According to the UN, more than 8 million people in Sudan are facing severe hunger and an estimated … Read more
DR Congo crisis: WFP condemns looting in Bukavu after M23 rebels take key city February 17, 2025 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned the looting of its warehouses in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after M23 rebels took control of the city on Tuesday. “We are deeply concerned about the … Read more
Sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine paramount, Security Council hears 17 February 2025 New York – The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine must be respected, members of the Security Council stressed during a meeting on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the country. The meeting was convened at the request of Ukraine, which … Read more