“The large-scale humanitarian and protection crisis shows no sign of abating,” said Matthias Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria. “An estimated 2.4 million people are in acute need – impacted by conflict, disaster and disease – and require urgent support.” Warnings of catastrophe The “ticking time bomb” of child malnutrition is escalating…
The Human Rights Council-appointed experts called for donors worldwide to give generously to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Rohingya Refugee Response fund. “The planned rations reductions are the devastating consequence of the international community’s failure to provide funding for initiatives that address the fundamental needs of Rohingya refugees”, the two Special Rapporteurs said in a statement. “Rations…
“Over 100 million people rely on artisanal gold mining for their livelihoods, so it’s critical that we work with governments to equip miners with the knowledge and tools necessary to phase out mercury use,” said Ludovic Bernaudat, the programme manager of planetGOLD, an innovative effort led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Funded by the…
The Regional Migrant Response Plan, launched this week, will address the dire needs and protection risks facing people along the treacherous Eastern Route towards the Arabian Peninsula. Other objectives include scaling-up delivery of lifesaving and resilience-building initiatives and implementing long-term sustainable solutions for both migrants and host communities. Dangerous journeys The Eastern Route is one…
David Malpass, a former senior United States’ Treasury official nominated by then President Donald Trump, served as chief of World Bank Group (WBG) since 2019. In a post on the social media platform LinkedIn, he said he intends to step down by June, one year before the end of his four-year appointment. “I’m proud of…
The funding, which covers a three-month-period, will allow aid organizations to swiftly ramp up their operations to support Government-led response efforts in areas that include food security, protection, education, water and shelter. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the international community to step up and fully fund the response effort. “Türkiye is home to the…
Lending his support to a call for more funding for education in emergencies spearheaded by the UN global fund Education Cannot Wait (ECW) the UN chief insisted in a video message that no-one should be denied their chance to learn. A full 222 million children today experience blighted education today, Mr. Guterres noted. To help them, 18…
In the match against Aamir Zalmi, he failed to score 42 wickets in 4 overs (Photo: Express Web). Karachi: Yasir, the prominent leg-spinner of the national cricket team, showed a mirror to Mohammad Amir for his statement against Babar Azam. The eighth edition of Pakistan Super League has started on February 13, in which two…
Karachi: A two-year-old innocent child died after being hit by a blind bullet in the parking area of a private restaurant near Clifton Bilal House Chowrangi. The police have registered a case against unknown suspects. According to Express News, on February 12, Syed Hasan Sajjad, son of Ali Sajjad, a two-year-old infant, was seriously injured…
The Turkish nation united and set an example to deal with the devastation of the terrible earthquake in Turkey and Syria. $6.1 billion raised in telethon. According to Turkish media reports, last night 8 different Turkish TV channels launched a Life Broadcast aid campaign for the rehabilitation of earthquake victims and collected more than 6…
