UN Pledges Continued Humanitarian Support to Ukraine, As War Enters Fourth Year 14th January 2025, Brussels – The United Nations has pledged to continue providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, as the country enters the fourth year of the war in eastern Ukraine. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said that the UN would continue … Read more
US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education Date: 2025-01-14 12:00 Source: UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner Author: UN Human Rights Geneva, 14 January 2025 – A UN human rights expert today welcomed a US court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education, saying it was a “positive step … Read more
Haiti: Spiraling Gang Violence Has Left More Than One Million Displaced January 14, 2025 Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Spiraling gang violence in Haiti has left more than one million people displaced, according to a new report released by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The report, titled “Haiti: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens … Read more
2025 Agenda: ‘We must not let opportunities pass,’ says UN Assembly President January 14, 2025 In an address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Abdulla Shahid called for urgent action to implement the 2025 Agenda for Sustainable Development, warning that “we cannot afford to let opportunities pass.” The 2025 Agenda is a global framework … Read more
Guterres to Conduct Solidarity Visit to Lebanon 13 January 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will conduct a solidarity visit to Lebanon from January 17 to 19, 2025. During his visit, the Secretary-General will meet with Lebanese President Michel Aoun, Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and other senior government officials. He will also meet with representatives … Read more
‘Human rights defenders are key to conflict resolution,’ says Türk 13 January 2025 – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today called on the international community to step up its support for human rights defenders, saying they are “essential to resolving conflicts and building lasting peace.” In a speech to the UN … Read more
World News in Brief: Solidarity with Ukraine, Haiti earthquake victims remembered, funding for Sudan healthcare 13 January 2025 Solidarity with Ukraine World leaders have expressed their solidarity with Ukraine as the country marks one year since the start of the Russian invasion. In a statement, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for an end … Read more
Humanitarians Continue to Call for Israel to Facilitate Aid Delivery in Gaza By The Associated Press January 13, 2025 Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Humanitarian organizations continue to call on Israel to facilitate the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip, as the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave worsens. The United Nations Office for … Read more
Al Jazeera Ban Must Be Lifted, Rights Experts Urge Palestinian Authority January 13, 2025 Ramallah, West Bank – A group of international human rights experts have called on the Palestinian Authority (PA) to lift its ban on Al Jazeera, the Qatari-based news network. The ban was imposed in August 2022, following a diplomatic dispute between … Read more
New Era of Crisis for Children, as Global Conflicts Intensify and Inequality Worsens 13 January 2025, 12:00 PM New York, USA: A new era of crisis for children is unfolding as the world grapples with intensified global conflicts and worsening inequality, according to a report released today by Save the Children. The report, titled “Stolen … Read more