In a provocative move at the United Nations (UN), Israel’s Ambassador, Gilad Erdan, wore a yellow star on his chest while addressing the Security Council. His symbolic gesture, a reference to the yellow stars Jews were forced to wear during the Nazi era, was a solemn pledge to continue wearing the badge until the UN … Read more
An urgent plea for a ceasefire has been made at a United Nations Security Council emergency briefing as the Gaza Strip faces a dire situation marked by rising child casualties, with Israel continuing its bombardment of the region. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), delivered a stark message during … Read more
In a significant diplomatic development, the United States exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council, blocking a resolution that aimed to call for “humanitarian pauses” to deliver life-saving aid to the people of Gaza amidst the Israel-Gaza crisis. This decision followed the rejection of a Russian-backed draft earlier in the week. In this … Read more
The Israel-Hamas war has entered its 10th day, resulting in a tragic toll of at least 4,000 lives lost on both sides. Amid this escalating conflict, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued two critical humanitarian appeals. In his plea, Guterres calls on Hamas to release hostages without conditions and urges Israel to grant rapid … Read more
The Israel-Hamas conflict has reached a critical juncture, with Israel imposing a “complete” siege on Gaza, and the Israeli military issuing a relocation order for over a million Gazans in the north to move south within 24 hours. The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concerns over the potential “devastating consequences” of this mass relocation … Read more
An important stride towards bolstering biodiversity financing worldwide was taken today in Vancouver, marking a significant advancement in collective efforts. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) extends its appreciation to the Global Environment Facility for promptly establishing the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, a dedicated financial mechanism for global nature conservation. This newly introduced Fund assumes … Read more
World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19, pays tribute to humanitarian efforts worldwide and commemorates the attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad. This day acknowledges the courageous work of humanitarians who venture into disaster-stricken areas to save and protect lives. History: The United Nations General Assembly established World Humanitarian Day on August 19 … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued guidelines stating aggressive marketing of unhealthy foods contributes to poor dietary choices among children
New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Mahatma Gandhi an “uncompromising advocate for peaceful co-existence” and said that Gandhi’s bust at the organization would serve as a reminder of the values he upheld. “Mahatma Gandhi was an uncompromising advocate for peaceful co-existence, non-discrimination and pluralism. The new installation located at @UN Headquarters will serve … Read more
As earthquakes are persistent in Afghanistan, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has decided to construct 1,000 “earthquake-resilient” houses for over 8,000 earthquake-stricken people of the Barmal district of Paktika province in southeastern Afghanistan. In a tweet, the UN refugee agency in Afghanistan wrote, “UNHCR Afghanistan is moving swiftly to provide 1000 earthquake-resilient … Read more