Sudan’s Worsening Famine: Conflict Puts Millions at Risk December 24, 2024 Khartoum, Sudan – The ongoing conflict in Sudan has exacerbated an already severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of people at risk of starvation. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) recently warned that over 9 million people in the country are facing severe food … Read more
UN News Champion: ‘Are you keeping up with the death?’ The grinding toll of war in Gaza 24 December 2024 The Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, addressed the United Nations Security Council on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. He said that the death toll in … Read more
UN News Champion: ‘Are you keeping up with the death?’ The grinding toll of war in Gaza 24 December 2024 In the aftermath of the latest escalation of violence in Gaza, UN News Champion asked Gaza-based journalist Hind Selman to document the toll of war on the people of Gaza. Selman writes that each day … Read more
UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs in Syria December 24, 2024 Geneva – The United Nations health agency on Thursday launched a $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of the Syrian people in 2025. The UN agency said the funds would be used to provide essential health … Read more
Making the Digital and Physical World Safer: Why the Convention against Cybercrime Matters Introduction The digital revolution has transformed our lives in countless ways, but it has also created new opportunities for criminals to exploit. Cybercrime is a rapidly growing threat, and it has the potential to cause significant harm to individuals, businesses, and governments. … Read more
UN General Assembly Adopts Milestone Cybercrime Treaty December 24, 2024 The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark cybercrime treaty aimed at harmonizing international law and enhancing global cooperation in the fight against cybercrime. The treaty, known as the Comprehensive Cybercrime Convention, is the first of its kind and represents a significant step forward … Read more
Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs 2024-12-24 12:00 Damascus, Syria – The United Nations health agency today launched a $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of millions of people in Syria, where over a decade of conflict has devastated the health system and left millions of … Read more
Sudan’s Worsening Famine: Conflict Puts Millions at Risk 2024-12-24 Khartoum, Sudan – Sudan is facing a worsening famine as conflict between government forces and rebel groups continues to escalate. The United Nations has warned that millions of people are at risk of starvation if humanitarian aid is not increased urgently. The conflict in Sudan began … Read more
Syria: UN health agency launches $56.4 million appeal to meet critical needs 24 December 2024 The United Nations health agency on Monday launched a $56.4 million appeal to meet the critical health needs of millions of people in Syria, where a decade-long conflict has devastated the health system and left millions in need of urgent … Read more
Tchaikovsky and America: A Mutual Fascination December 24, 2024 Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and the United States of America have shared a long and intriguing relationship, characterized by mutual admiration and influence. Early Encounters Tchaikovsky’s first exposure to American music came in 1873, when he attended a concert by the American violinist Ole Bull … Read more