Israeli Laws Blocking UNRWA – Devastating Humanitarian Impact for Palestinians? October 31, 2024 In recent months, the Israeli government has passed several laws that have significantly restricted the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These laws have raised concerns among humanitarian organizations and human … Read more
Ongoing Hostilities and Evacuation Orders Impact Thousands in Lebanon October 31, 2024 Ongoing hostilities between Lebanon and Israel have intensified in recent days, leading to widespread evacuations and humanitarian concerns. Ceasefire Violations and Escalating Tensions The latest escalation began with sporadic cross-border firing on October 27th. However, the situation deteriorated rapidly, with both sides exchanging … Read more
Israeli Laws Blocking UNRWA – Devastating Humanitarian Impact for Palestinians? October 31, 2024 Introduction The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing significant challenges due to recent Israeli laws that restrict its operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. These laws are raising concerns about the humanitarian … Read more
‘Catastrophic’ hunger persists in multiple countries, warn food agencies 31 October 2024 A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that “catastrophic” hunger persists in multiple countries around the world. The report, titled “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in … Read more
Potentially ‘Deadly’ Consequences Could Arise from Israel’s UNRWA Ban: UNICEF October 31, 2024 Geneva — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a grave warning about the potential “deadly” consequences of Israel’s recent ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). On October 25, 2024, … Read more
Ongoing Hostilities and Evacuation Orders Impact Thousands in Lebanon October 31, 2024 Beirut, Lebanon – Ongoing hostilities in Lebanon have escalated in recent weeks, resulting in the displacement of thousands of civilians and the issuance of evacuation orders for multiple areas. The situation is rapidly deteriorating, with reports of airstrikes, artillery fire, and ground clashes. … Read more
Potentially ‘Deadly’ Consequences Could Arise From Israel’s UNRWA Ban: UNICEF October 31, 2024 Jerusalem – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of potentially “deadly” consequences for Palestinian children due to Israel’s decision to ban the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating within its territory. … Read more
‘Catastrophic’ hunger persists in multiple countries, warn food agencies 31 October 2024 New York/Geneva/Rome – More than 220 million people worldwide are now facing an acute food crisis, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the European Union (EU). The number of people … Read more
UN expert calls for action as Marshall Islands faces dual displacement crisis 31 October 2024 GENEVA (UN News) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, today called on the international community to take urgent action to address the dual displacement crisis facing the Marshall Islands, … Read more
251 Million Children Still Out of School Worldwide, UNESCO Reports October 31, 2024 According to a recent report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an estimated 251 million children worldwide are still out of school. This figure represents a staggering 17% of the global population of children and adolescents aged 6 … Read more