Climate Emergency: 2025 Declared International Year of Glaciers January 21, 2025 In response to the alarming state of the world’s glaciers, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers (IYG). This declaration serves as a global call to action to protect these vital natural resources. The Importance of … Read more
Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO Date: 2025-01-21 12:00 Source: Top Stories Summary: According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), aid is flowing into Gaza “at scale” in the aftermath of the recent escalation in violence. However, … Read more
UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers 2025-01-21 12:00 GENEVA (Reuters) – A United Nations human rights expert on Friday called on Russia to end its crackdown on lawyers and human rights defenders, saying the government was using “repressive legislation” to silence dissent. In a statement, the UN Special Rapporteur on … Read more
UN Laments US Departure from Global Cooperation on Health, Climate Change 2025-01-21 | 12:00 PM United Nations Headquarters, New York The United Nations has expressed deep regret over the United States’ withdrawal from two landmark agreements on global health and climate change. At a press conference held at the UN headquarters in New York, Secretary-General … Read more
Ceasefire in Gaza Brings Hope, but West Bank Faces Escalating Violence January 21, 2025 A fragile ceasefire has been reached in the Gaza Strip after three days of intense fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants, raising hopes for an end to the most recent escalation in violence. However, the West Bank remains a tinderbox, with … Read more
Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO 21 January 2025, 12:00 | Gaza International aid is pouring into Gaza “at scale” to meet the urgent needs of the besieged enclave, but massive gaps remain, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health … Read more
UN Security Council Debates Growing Terrorism Threat in Africa [Date] [Location] – The UN Security Council held a debate on January 21, 2025, to address the rising threat of terrorism in Africa. The meeting was chaired by Ambassador [Name of Chair], the Permanent Representative of [Country] to the United Nations. Background Africa has faced a … Read more
Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO January 21, 2025 Gaza Strip, Palestine – A massive influx of aid is pouring into the Gaza Strip following a devastating 11-day conflict with Israel, but humanitarian organizations warn that needs remain enormous. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of … Read more
World News in Brief: Hostilities in northeast Syria, response plan in Mali, Uyghur deportations in Thailand Hostilities in northeast Syria Clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed rebels continued in northeast Syria on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people and wounding dozens more. The fighting erupted after Turkey launched an offensive against the … Read more
Aid Surging into Gaza ‘at Scale’ but Massive Needs Remain: OCHA, WHO Published: 2025-01-21 12:00 GAZA CITY, Palestine – Humanitarian aid is flowing into Gaza “at scale,” but massive needs remain after a deadly airstrike campaign by Israel, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health … Read more