Only 3 per cent of UN emergency food aid getting to desperate Gazans Date: 2024-12-23 12:00 Source: Middle East Jerusalem – Only 3 per cent of emergency food aid from the United Nations is making its way to desperate Gazans, with the rest being diverted to other parts of the occupied Palestinian territories, a new … Read more
Syria: UN investigators call for protecting evidence amid worsening humanitarian crisis December 23, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland – A team of United Nations investigators has called for the protection of evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria, as the humanitarian crisis in the country continues to worsen. In a report released today, the … Read more
UN Experts Counter Extremism in Gaming Spaces New York, NY – December 23, 2024 – In response to the growing threat of extremism in online gaming spaces, United Nations experts are launching a new initiative to counter this trend. “Extremist groups are increasingly using online games as a platform to spread their ideologies and recruit … Read more
Syria: UN investigators call for protecting evidence amid worsening humanitarian crisis 2024-12-23 | GENEVA UN investigators on Friday called for the protection of evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria as the humanitarian crisis worsens, with millions of people facing hunger and displacement. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria (IICI) … Read more
Yemen Bears World’s Highest Cholera Burden, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis Published on December 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM Yemen is currently facing the world’s most severe cholera outbreak, with over 2.5 million suspected cases and more than 4,000 deaths since the first cases were reported in 2016. The country’s healthcare system has been devastated by years … Read more
Only 3 per cent of UN emergency food aid getting to desperate Gazans 2024-12-23 12:00 By: [Author’s Name] GAZA CITY, Palestine – Only 3 per cent of UN emergency food aid is reaching desperate Gazans, a new report has found. The report, by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), found that … Read more
Yemen Bears World’s Highest Cholera Burden, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis December 23, 2024 Introduction: Yemen continues to face a dire humanitarian crisis, with cholera remaining a significant public health concern. According to the latest data, Yemen bears the world’s highest cholera burden, with an estimated 2.3 million suspected cases and over 3,000 associated deaths since 2017. … Read more
UN World Court Concludes Landmark Hearings on States’ Responsibility for Climate Change December 23, 2024 The International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, concluded its groundbreaking hearings on the legal responsibility of States for climate change. The hearings, which commenced on November 21, 2024, examined the obligations of States under international … Read more
‘New Quest Unlocked’: UN experts counter extremism in gaming spaces By: [Author’s Name] New York, USA – The United Nations has assembled a team of experts to address the growing threat of extremism in online gaming spaces. The initiative, dubbed “New Quest Unlocked,” is a response to the recent rise in hate speech, recruitment efforts, … Read more
UN surge teams mobilise as Vanuatu hit by second earthquake 2024-12-22 12:00 Port Vila, Vanuatu – The United Nations is sending surge teams to Vanuatu to help the Pacific island nation recover from a second major earthquake in less than a week. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu’s main island, Efate, at … Read more