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.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank
© UNOCHA/Themba Linden A vehicle loaded with household possessions drives through Khan Younis.

International

$2.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank

The UN and partner agencies insisted that "critical changes" were needed to provide urgent aid to Gaza and launched an appeal for $2.8 billion

19 April 2024 · 5 min read

Human Rights

UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via video message, but also acknowledged existing racial…

17 April 2024 · 3 min read

Human Rights

Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign

As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the Youth Office said in a letter kickstarting…

16 April 2024 · 3 min read