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Karabakh: Humanitarians respond to growing health needs

Concerns also remain for those unable to leave the Karabakh Region town of Khankendi – known as Stepanakert among Armenians – which the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said was close to...

UN Karabakh mission told ‘sudden’ exodus means as few as 50 ethnic Armenians may remain

As few as 50 to 1,000 ethnic Armenians are reported to be left in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan after the exodus of recent days saw more than 100,000 flee, the first UN mission...

UN teams support burn victims amidst Karabakh crisis

UN World Health Organization (WHO) teams in Goris, Armenia, are tirelessly working to assist not only the vast numbers of refugees fleeing the Karabakh region but also to provide urgent medical support to individuals...

Untold Tales: Exploring Europe’s Enchanting Legends

Untold Tales: Exploring Europe's Enchanting Legends - Embark on a mystical journey through the captivating folklore that has shaped Europe's rich cultural tapestry.

First Person: From Afghan refugee to Ukraine aid worker

A refugee from Afghanistan who moved to Ukraine two decades ago has been talking about his motivation for supporting the relief effort for people affected by the ongoing war there. Source link

World News in Brief: Aid workers under attack, DR Congo food crisis, Niger floods

South Sudan and Sudan are the world’s most dangerous countries for aid workers today, the UN humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA) said on Friday.  Source link

Mediterranean ‘becoming a cemetery for children and their futures’

More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean to Italy so far this year the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, an increase of 60 per cent compared with last year. Source...

Karabakh emergency escalates, thousands still pouring into Armenia: UN agencies

Over 88,000 refugees from the Karabakh region have fled to Armenia in less than a week and humanitarian needs are surging, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday. Source link

Appeal for Support, Marrakech Earthquake Victims Need Your Help

Marrakech region on September 8, 2023 was one of the most violent in Morocco's history. The rural province of Al Haouz was hard hit, resulting in the loss of many lives and the destruction of entire villages ;

Libya floods: ‘Tragedy is not over’ warns UNICEF

More than 16,000 children are displaced in eastern Libya following Africa’s deadliest storm in recorded history the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Thursday, highlighting the urgent need for psychosocial care.   Source link

Niger: IOM calls for humanitarian corridor to help stranded migrants

The UN migration agency (IOM) called on Friday for the setting up of a humanitarian corridor in Niger to enable voluntary returns of stranded migrants, after July’s military takeover triggered border & airspace closures Source...

Spain awards next level of religious recognition to the Bahá’í Faith

Madrid, 26 September 2023- After 76 years of development as an integral part of Spanish society, the Bahá'í Community has been officially recognised by the Government as a community as deeply rooted in the...

Morocco and Libya: UN scales up support for disaster relief

Two very different catastrophes in Morocco and in Libya united by the “unimaginable trauma” of bereaved families, continue to mobilize the UN’s relief efforts, the Organisation’s top aid official Martin Griffiths said on Friday. Source...

Scientology In Hamburg Celebrates Half A Century Of Fighting For And Winning Freedom For All

HAMBURG, GERMANY, September 28, 2023 /EINPresswire/ -- On the first weekend in September, the Church of Scientology Hamburg celebrated its 50th anniversary in Hamburg with members and invited guests. In an illustrated journey through...

Confidence building critical to break Syria political deadlock

A comprehensive solution to the Syrian conflict remains elusive, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Wednesday, calling for “concrete moves” and confidence-building measures to break the impasse. Source link

Pakistan floods a ‘litmus test’ for climate justice says Guterres

Top UN officials pledged support for Pakistan on Wednesday as it continues the painstaking process of rebuilding in the wake of last year’s devastating floods. Source link

Regional action essential to address migrant surge through Central America

With record numbers of people transiting through Central America and Mexico in search of a better life further north, UN migration agency IOM on Wednesday appealed for regional action to address their immediate needs...

Europe’s most stressed-out country is revolutionizing mental healthcare

Discover the hidden reality of Greece's mental health crisis and its efforts to enhance services. Learn about the 5-year plan and challenges faced.

World News in Brief: Crisis deepens for Mali’s children, human rights updates from Brazil, Montenegro

In Mali, one million children under five are at risk of malnutrition amid polio and measles outbreaks, increased armed violence and displacement, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. Source link

Survivors of Libya floods grapple with trauma

Post-traumatic stress and anxiety has become a daily challenge for thousands of Libyans who survived Storm Daniel nearly two weeks ago, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday. Source link

Funding woes continue to plague UN Palestine refugee agency

The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees across the Middle East, UNRWA, on Thursday appealed for consistent and sustainable financing to keep its operations running and avert chronic shortfalls.  Source link

War in Sudan: ‘Brutal fight’ must end as civilian suffering intensifies

Civilians continuing paying a heavy price as the “senseless violence” between rival militaries continues in Sudan, the UN’s political affairs chief said on Wednesday. Source link

Sudan: Children dying amid healthcare system collapse

In war-torn Sudan, more than 1,200 children under five have died in camps in the space of four months from a combination of measles and malnutrition, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday. Source link

Syria: UN chief welcomes reopening of life-saving aid corridor

A large UN aid convoy was able to cross into northwest Syria on Tuesday following the reopening of a vital border crossing. Source link

South Sudan: Key electoral questions ‘remain unanswered’

As South Sudan prepares to hold its first-ever elections in December, resolving critical outstanding issues requires political will for compromise
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