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Lebanon’s Humanitarian Crisis Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to a combination of factors, including the ongoing economic and financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of the war in Syria. The country is hosting over 1.5 million Syrian refugees, which has put a strain on its resources and infrastructure. The United … Read more

‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator Lebanon is facing an “unprecedented crisis” and risks falling off a “humanitarian cliff” unless the international community steps up its support, the UN relief chief has warned. Martin Griffiths, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said that the country was facing … Read more

Gaza: Polio could spread unless vaccines reach war-torn north A health crisis is unfolding in war-ravaged Gaza. The conflict has damaged vital infrastructure and made it difficult for aid workers to reach those in need. As a result, there is a risk that polio could spread throughout the region. Polio is a highly infectious viral … Read more

World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems Sudan food crisis update The United Nations has warned that Sudan is facing a severe food crisis, with an estimated 13 million people in need of food assistance. The crisis has been caused by a combination of factors, including … Read more

“Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff”: UN relief coordinator Source: UN News, 12 October 2022 Summary: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is warning that Lebanon is at risk of falling off a “humanitarian cliff” due to the country’s worsening economic crisis. The crisis has … Read more

Rights expert calls for ending discriminatory policies and practices in sport In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tendayi Achiume, the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, urged States and sports governing bodies to take concrete steps to address and end discriminatory practices and policies in sport. “Sport … Read more

World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve global problems Sudan food crisis update The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Sudan is facing a severe food crisis, with more than 13 million people in need of food assistance. The crisis is being caused by a … Read more

Climate Change Report: A dire warning from the UN. The United Nations has released its latest climate change report, and it’s clear that the situation is dire. The report warns that we are rapidly approaching a “climate crunch time,” where the effects of climate change will become increasingly severe and irreversible. The report found that … Read more

“Climate crunch time is here,” new UN report warns A new report from the United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to act on climate change. The report, released on February 28, 2023, found that global greenhouse gas emissions must be cut by 43% by 2030 in order to limit … Read more