Title: ‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator Source: The Guardian Date: April 20, 2022 Summary: The United Nations relief coordinator for Lebanon has warned that the country is at risk of “falling off a humanitarian cliff” as it grapples with multiple crises, including an economic meltdown, political instability, and the COVID-19 … Read more
BRICS Summit: Guterres underscores bloc’s role in boosting global cooperation United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended the BRICS group of emerging economies for their commitment to multilateralism and their role in promoting global cooperation. Speaking at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Xiamen, China, on Tuesday, Guterres said: “In a … Read more
Climate crunch time is here,’ new UN report warns The world has only until 2025 to get emissions falling fast enough to keep global warming below dangerous levels, a major new UN report warns. The report, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), says that emissions must be cut by 45% by 2030 and … Read more
Headline: Gaza: Polio could spread unless vaccines reach war-torn north Source: The Guardian Date: August 5, 2022 Summary: The article reports on the urgent need to vaccinate children in the northern part of the Gaza Strip against polio after an outbreak of the disease was confirmed in neighboring Israel. Health officials warn that the virus … Read more
Title: Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security Summary: Women continue to be disproportionately affected by conflict and insecurity, but they are also powerful agents of peace and security. Greater participation of women in peace and security processes is essential to achieving sustainable peace and inclusive societies. This explainer provides an overview … Read more
UN calls for greater participation of women in peace processes The United Nations is calling for greater participation of women in peace processes, saying it is essential for achieving lasting peace. In a new report, the UN Secretary-General said that women’s participation in peace processes has been shown to lead to more sustainable and inclusive … Read more
BRICS Summit: Guterres Underscores Bloc’s Role in Boosting Global Cooperation New Delhi, India, June 23, 2022 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has emphasized the critical role of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) grouping in promoting global cooperation and addressing pressing global challenges. Speaking at the 14th BRICS … Read more
Headline: Gaza: Polio could spread unless vaccines reach war-torn north Summary: The article highlights the urgent need for polio vaccinations in the war-ravaged northern Gaza Strip, where the absence of vaccines could lead to a resurgence of the crippling disease. The conflict has damaged healthcare infrastructure, disrupted immunization campaigns, and left many children unvaccinated. The … Read more
Explainer: How to advance women’s roles in peace and security Peace and security are essential for the development and well-being of all societies. However, women and girls are often disproportionately affected by conflict and insecurity, and their needs are often overlooked in peace and security processes. There is growing recognition of the importance of women’s … Read more
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