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โAn unending horror storyโ: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti
Between October 2024 and June this year, Haiti has been caught in a vicious and unending cycle. First, gang violence expanded westward into the Artibonite and Centre Departments.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:
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Malnutrition crisis deepens for Sudanโs children as war rages on
Sudanโs brutal civil war is pushing more children towards the brink of starvation, the UN Childrenโs Fund (UNICEF)reported on Friday, highlighting a sharp and alarming rise in severe acute malnutrition (SAM) cases across the country.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Lifesaver: Study shows vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Gaza: โUnacceptableโ choice between getting shot or getting fed
Following the deaths of several childrenin an Israeli strike on Palestinians waiting in line fornutritional supplements in central Gaza on Thursday, UN humanitarian officials have once againcondemned the killings of people at aid distribution sites in the enclave.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:UN chief condemns latest Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
The UN Secretary-General issued a statement on Friday condemning the latest Houthi rebel attacks on shipping in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Desperate Afghan refugees return to an unfamiliar home
A chaotic wave of returnees from Iran and Pakistan is straining Afghanistanโs already fragile capacity under Taliban rule and threatening broader regional stability, said the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, on Friday.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:150,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh amid renewed Myanmar violence
Escalating conflict and targeted violence in Myanmarโs Rakhine state have forced some 150,000 Rohingya refugees to flee to Bangladesh over the past 18 months โ the largest exodus to the neighbouring country in years.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Celebrating the potential and promise of the largest youth generation ever
Young people are shaping the future and demanding a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable, the UN chief said on Friday, markingWorld Population Day.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:World Horse Day: Honoring humanityโs oldest and most loyal companion
Spacious paddocks, green pastures, and a devoted all-female staff: on Long Island, a strip of land surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean near New York City, horses once destined for slaughter are given a second chance โ to live, and to help people heal. The farm, founded in 2010 by Marisa Striano, is named after her beloved horse, Spirit. It offers healing โ for both horses and humans in need.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Gazans dying in search of food, โstarkest illustrationโ of their desperation
Humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip โhave never been higherโ while the ability to assist the population has โnever been more constrained,โ a senior official with the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday in New York.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Burundi eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHOโs African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:WHO, ITU, WIPO showcase a new report on AI use in traditional medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine, one where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver more safe, personalized, effective, and accessible care.At the AI for Good Global Summit, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:WHO Member States hold first meeting, agree on next steps to take forward key elements of the WHO Pandemic Agreement
WHO Member States have held their first meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, formalizing next steps on implementing key provisions of the historic legal instrument to make the world safer from future pandemics.Ambassador Tovar da Silva Nunes of Brazil, co-chair of the IGWG Bureau guiding the negotiations, said the first meeting, that ran from 9-10 July, was a critical...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024
Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and, accordingly, on 9 June 2025, issued temporary recommendations to States Parties.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:UNICEF deplores โunconscionableโ killing of families lining up for aid in Gaza
The head of the UN Childrenโs Fund (UNICEF) has voiced deep dismay over the โunconscionableโ killing of children during an aid distribution in the central Gaza Strip on Thursday.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:UN warns of record civilian casualties in Ukraine
UN agencies on Thursday warned of devastating recent attacks across Ukraine due to Russian strikes, record civilian casualties recorded last month โ and growing deprivation facing children under fire across the country.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Overlooked and underestimated: Sand and dust storms wreak havoc across borders
There are three Great Pyramids at Giza in Egypt - but imagine if there were 307 of the mighty edifices. And then imagine that they had dissolved into over two billion tons of sand and dust particles.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:UN voices concern over Greeceโs suspension of asylum applications
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Thursday raised alarm over Greeceโs decision to suspend the submission of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa, warning it risks breaching international law and undermining the countryโs longstanding commitment to protecting those fleeing conflict and persecution.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:UN calls for reversal of US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
Top UN human rights officials have voiced serious concern over the imposition of sanctions by the United States targeting Francesca Albanese, a UN-appointed independent expert on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:International Criminal Court: War crimes, systematic sexual violence ongoing in Darfur
Systematic rape and sexual violence are being used as weapons of war in Darfur, the International Criminal Court (ICC) warned on Thursday, as part of a widening investigation into what its Deputy Prosecutor said are escalating atrocities against civilians in the conflict-ridden region.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:She fought for the girl the world left behind: Natalia Kanemโs UN legacy
When Natalia Kanem reflects on her eight-year tenure at the helm of the UN reproductive health agency, she doesnโt begin with global statistics, boardroom breakthroughs, or even memories of her visits to refugee camps.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Fight to end AIDS: โThis is not just a funding gap โ itโs a ticking time bombโ
Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV โ but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Libya: UN urges restraint as military buildup threatens renewed violence in Tripoli
With Libya once again teetering on the brink of violence, the United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for calm amid rising military tensions in and around the capital, Tripoli.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:UN warns of deepening health crisis in Gaza amid mass casualty incidents
As scores of people โ including medical staff and their families โ have reportedly been killed in the past week, UN health partners in Gaza continue to provide emergency care despite very limited resources.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Yemen deserves hope and dignity, Security Council hears
Yemen continues to face a dire humanitarian crisis, driven by acute hunger, economic collapse, and regional instability, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:In South Asia, anaemia threatens womenโs health and economic futures
Anaemia remains one of South Asiaโs quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the regionโs poorest women and girls โ and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:โVery limited time to reactโ: Texas flash floods expose challenges in early warning
The deadly flash floods in central Texas that claimed more than 100 lives over the July Fourth weekend in the United States have underscored the devastating power of this fast-onset hazard โ and the critical challenge of ensuring early warnings reach vulnerable populations, even in the dead of night.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian baker rises above adversity
At Hanna Honcharenkoโs bakery in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine, the scent of freshly baked bread represents a slice of home for many. The business, born out of hardship, is proof that with trust and support it is possible start again following the loss brought on by war.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:UN summit confronts AIโs dawn of wonders and warnings
The UNโs flagship platform on artificial intelligence opened in Geneva on Tuesday, launching four days of high-level dialogue, cutting-edge demonstrations and urgent calls for inclusive AI governance. The event comes as autonomous and generative systems evolve faster than regulatory frameworks can keep pace.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Srebrenica, 30 years on: UN officials and survivors call for truth, justice and vigilance
At the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, survivors of the Srebrenica genocide joined top officials in marking 30 years since thousands of Bosnian Muslims were systematically killed in the worst atrocity on European soil since World War II. The affirmed the need to counter denial, support survivors and promote lasting peace.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:UN rights office urges restraint in Kenya as fresh protests turn deadly
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has expressed deep concern over the killing of at least ten protesters in Kenya on Monday, amid reports that police and security forces used lethal force to quell violent demonstrations in Nairobi and across the country.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: UN refugee agency helps repair homes amid ongoing conflict
As relentless attacks continue to damage homes and communities across Ukraine, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has now helped repair over 40,000 war-damaged homes โ marking a major step in helping displaced families return and recover.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:South Sudanโs longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage
On the eve of the fourteenth anniversary of its independence, South Sudan โ the worldโs youngest country โ is experiencing its worst and longest cholera outbreak.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:US tariff delay deepens trade uncertainty, warns top UN economist
A leading UN trade official warned on Tuesday that the United Statesโ decision to delay the end of a tariff suspension by a few weeks risks prolonging global uncertainty and undermining long-term investments and commercial contracts.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Hospitals rationing critical supplies, ambulances stalling
UN humanitarians have warned that the catastrophic conditions in Gaza are worsening, as tents, schools, homes and medical facilities come under attack, and fuel supplies run out.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: