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‘No words’ to explain people’s suffering in Türkiye: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
There are “no words” to explain the level of suffering of people in Türkiye following the hugely destructive earthquake which hit the country - as well as Syria - in early February, says Alvaro Rodriguez, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinat
First Person: Hatching a plan for success in rural Gambia
In rural areas of The Gambia, job opportunities are scarce, but villagers like Guidom Sabally are benefiting from practical training, gaining recognized qualifications, and setting up successful small businesses in their communities.
From the Field: Weathering climate change in Sudan
Women in arid parts of rural Sudan, where water is becoming increasingly scarce due to climate change, are learning techniques to adapt to new weather patterns which will build their resilience for the future, thanks to support from the United Nat
WFP chief describes ‘apocalyptic’ post-quake landscape in Syria, Türkiye
The head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) concluded a visit on Saturday to devastated Syrian and Turkish communities and aid supply routes, calling on authorities to open more border crossings to help survivors of the earthquakes that hit both
Over 1 billion in 43 nations at risk amid cholera outbreaks, WHO says
A global surge of cholera cases has put one billion people in 43 countries at risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned this week.
Ukraine: ‘Calling it a crisis seems so insignificant compared to everyday reality on the ground’: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
February 24, 2023 marks a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
UN Security Council hears echoed demands to end war in Ukraine
The UN chief told the Security Council on Friday that “we need peace” in Ukraine, calling for urgent action on multiple fronts.
UNICEF appeals for support for children affected by Türkiye earthquakes
A senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday called for greater support for boys and girls affected by the powerful earthquakes in Türkiye, which have left more than one million people homeless.
Ukraine: 18 million need support as war enters second year
One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, nearly half the population – roughly 18 million people – need humanitarian aid and protection, the United Nations said on Friday.
Early action saves lives, as Tropical Cyclone Freddy hits Mozambique
Tropical cyclone Freddy, one of the longest-lasting systems in the southern hemisphere, slammed into Mozambique on Friday, as UN agencies helped residents with early action.
Early action saves lives, as Tropical Cyclone Freddy hits Mozambique
Tropical cyclone Freddy, one of the longest-lasting systems in the southern hemisphere, slammed into Mozambique on Friday, as UN agencies helped residents with early action.
Syria-Türkiye earthquakes: Food, shelter and medicines among latest aid deliveries
Aid continues to roll into northwest Syria, with 53 trucks crossing from southern Türkiye on Thursday, the UN reported in its latest update on response to the devastating earthquakes that struck the two countries on 6 February.
UN General Assembly calls for immediate end to war in Ukraine
The UN General Assembly on Thursday called for ending the war in Ukraine and demanded Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country, in line with the UN Charter.
SDG stimulus could unlock $148 billion in debt savings: UNDP
Developing economies could secure up to $148 billion in savings if the international community restructures their existing debt and expands access to future affordable finance, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a policy brief published o
SDG stimulus could unlock $148 billion in debt savings: UNDP
Developing economies could secure up to $148 billion in savings if the international community restructures their existing debt and expands access to future affordable finance, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a policy brief published o
UN humanitarian delegation visits northwest Syria as earthquake response continues
A total of 282 United Nations trucks transporting aid for earthquake victims in northwest Syria have passed through three border crossings with Turkiye over the past two weeks, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday.
1.5 million now homeless in Türkiye after quake disaster, warn UN development experts
As the death toll from the 6 February earthquake disaster topped 41,000 in Türkiye, UN development experts said on Tuesday that 1.5 million people have been made homeless in the south of the country, where at least 500,000 new homes will need to b
UN Security Council debates Nord Stream pipeline incidents
The Security Council on Tuesday heatedly debated Russia’s request for a UN-led inquiry into the September explosions along the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
Rising humanitarian needs require political will, increased funding: UN relief chief
As humanitarian needs spiral across the world, political will and funding are required to address war, climate change and other drivers, the UN relief chief said on Monday.
Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery
Two weeks after the devastating earthquakes, the UN and partners continue to scale-up cross-border aid delivery from Türkiye into northwest Syria, including through a new entry point, the UN Spokesperson said on Monday.
On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says
Social progress must move into the spotlight, flanked by policies that can drive meaningful change for millions of currently struggling people, the UN deputy chief said, marking the World Day of Social Justice on Monday.
On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says
Social progress must move into the spotlight, flanked by policies that can drive meaningful change for millions of currently struggling people, the UN deputy chief said, marking the World Day of Social Justice on Monday.
Dreams in crisis: Children send world leaders postcards from the edge
Dreams thrive, even in crisis, with a new UN-led campaign spotlighting the next generation and their ambitions, urgently scrawled to the world on postcards from some of the most crisis-ravaged parts of the world.
Despite challenges, Africa ‘poised for progress’ – Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his support for an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa on Saturday, in remarks delivered to the African Union Summit, which is being held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
UN Assembly President calls for Apollo 13 ingenuity to navigate flood risks
Some 1.8 billion people on the planet are threatened by flood risks, the United Nations General Assembly President warned on Saturday, at a water management event in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday.
Quake latest: Aid convoys will keep crossing into Syria ‘for as long as needs are there’
A steady flow of UN aid trucks filled with vital humanitarian relief, continues to cross the border from southern Türkiye into northwest Syria to help communities enduring terrible trauma caused by last week’s earthquake disaster – and “will cont
Guterres calls for G20 to agree $500 billion annual stimulus for sustainable development
The UN on Friday called for a significant increase to the tune of $500 billion each year in extra financing from the world’s most developed nations, to meet the crucial 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Guterres calls for G20 to agree $500 billion annual stimulus for sustainable development
The UN on Friday called for a significant increase to the tune of $500 billion each year in extra financing from the world’s most developed nations, to meet the crucial 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Amid ‘spy balloon’ controversy, WMO highlights key role of weather balloons in climate monitoring
Weather balloons play an important part of a vast, intricate global observation system, providing vital information for climate monitoring and forecasters, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
UN launches $1 billion appeal to scale-up aid operations in Türkiye
The United Nations on Thursday launched a $1 billion appeal for Türkiye to assist more than five million people affected by the cataclysmic earthquakes last week, the largest to hit the country in a century.