Drought, hunger and fighting leave Ethiopia in ‘very difficult humanitarian situation’
Amidst deteriorating levels of malnutrition and Ethiopia’s worst drought in 40 years, 17...
Israeli suppression of Palestinian rights organizations ‘illegal and unacceptable’
Twenty-four UN-appointed independent human rights experts condemned on Wednesday, Israel’s escalating attacks...
Guterres underlines need for peace as Ukraine marks six months of ‘senseless war’
The “senseless war” in Ukraine is now six months old, with no...
Sierra Leone: Female genital mutilation ‘amounts to torture,’ impunity must end
UN-appointed independent human rights experts called on Wednesday for stronger measures to prevent...
UN steps up post-COVID support in Africa; battles cholera in Malawi
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Braving mines and missiles to bring aid to Ukraine’s displaced population
Six months after the Russian invasion, Ukraine is the scene of the...
Ukraine: Urgent agreement needed to end fighting around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Agreement is urgently needed to reestablish the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in...
Darfur: Trial of Janjaweed leader must not be ‘a false dawn’ for justice, Security Council hears
The trial of senior Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb – the first prosecution...
African Health Ministers announce ‘pivotal’ new strategy to combat communicable diseases
With the burden of cardiovascular disease, mental and neurological disorders and diabetes...
UN fund reports ‘solid results’ empowering girls and boys in crises with opportunity of quality education
On Tuesday, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for...
