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Children’s shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN humanitarians

Children’s shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN...

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“They used to shelter inside the school yard here, inside the classrooms, using all the external space. Now, there’s nothing left. Everybody evacuated very...
UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods

UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods

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Mr. Guterres was saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by flash flooding in the capital, Nairobi, and other parts of the...
Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies

Myanmar: Rohingyas in firing line as Rakhine conflict intensifies

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Rakhine was the site of a brutal crackdown on the Rohingyas by the military in 2017, leading to the killing of some 10,000...
$2.8 billion appeal for three million people in Gaza, West Bank

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

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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
Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

Transform landmark Indigenous rights declaration into reality: UN General Assembly President

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“In these trying times – where peace is under severe threat, and dialogue and diplomacy are in dire need – let us be...
UPDATING LIVE: Head of Palestine relief agency due to brief Security Council on Gaza crisis

UPDATING LIVE: Head of Palestine relief agency due to brief Security...

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1:40 PM - Philippe Lazzarini has said the agency is facing a “deliberate and concerted campaign” to undermine its operations at a time when...
UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

UN leaders call for more action to end racism and discrimination

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres celebrated the achievements and contributions of people of African descent from across the world, while addressing the forum via...
Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign

Let youth lead, urges new advocacy campaign

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As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the...
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New Evidence of Russia’s War Crimes in Ukraine

Commission of Inquiry finds further evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, including rape, torture and deportation of children

Explainer: What is international humanitarian law?

But, what exactly are the rules of war and what happens when they are broken?To find out more about international humanitarian law, known...

UN independent experts ‘unequivocally condemn’ violence against civilians in Israel, Gaza

In a news release, the experts denounced the ruthless attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians starting 7 October. They also stressed their concern for...

Women’s sexual and reproductive rights an ‘unfinished agenda’

‘Unfinished agenda’ of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights at an event in Geneva to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development

From Cairo, Guterres appeals for ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza

UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for humanitarian access to Gaza as essential supplies running out in the besieged enclave,.

Human rights experts urge Pakistan to stop planned mass deportation of Afghans

The Government of Pakistan, which has hosted millions of Afghans for decades, recently announced that all “undocumented” foreign nationals must leave the country...

China urged not to repatriate DPR Korea escapees

The experts were alarmed that hundreds of escapees – the vast majority of whom are women - have been sent back, despite repeated...

Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces

Siobhán Mullally, UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, said unaccompanied children and children from poor families have reportedly been targeted by the...

Gaza: ‘History is watching’ warns UN relief chief, saying aid access is key priority

Every effort continues to be made by the United Nations and partners to get aid supplies into Gaza following the Israeli order to evacuate the north of the enclave

Middle East on ‘verge of the abyss’, UN warns as Israel-Hamas conflict deepens Gaza crisis

The UN chief’s appeal comes as clean water and other vital supplies are dwindling inside Gaza in the wake of Israel’s blockade.  UN and...
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