From the Field: Finding a sanctuary for animals in Ukraine
Local young people in the city of Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine, are teaming up with the UPSHIFT programme, run by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to care for animals evacuated from dangerous…
How many pilgrims heard the Hajj sermon in Arafat field? Data continues
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Statistics Authority has said that this year in Arafat field More than 1,845,000 pilgrims had the privilege of listening to the Hajj sermon. According to the…
Pilgrims move towards Arafat field
—File photo Convoys of Hajj pilgrims from Mina are moving towards Maidan-e-Arafat, pilgrims arriving by buses and trains. Ticket bands have been issued for the pilgrims on board the train,…
From the Field: UN human rights officers on the frontline in Somalia
Every day, UN human rights officers are on the frontlines to support them. They are part of the UN’s field work, talking to those most affected by conflict and monitoring…
From the Field: Boosting ocean literacy
A man fishes with seine nets in Quang Ngai province, Viet Nam. The goal is to improve “ocean literacy”, according to the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law…
From the Field: ‘Ordinary people’ pursuing ‘extraordinary outcomes’ – UN peacekeeping at 75
The first so-called blue helmets were deployed as military observers to the Middle East in 1948 and since then more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served in…
From the Field: Haiti’s ‘hostage population’ struggle to survive
Artwork from Francisco Silva, featured in a UN humanitarian report on Haiti. The 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) for Haiti describes life in the country as a daily, terrifying struggle…
From The Field: Brazil provides model welcome for Venezuelan migrants
A Venezuelan girl waits at a reception centre in northern Brazil. More than 800,000 Venezuelans have come to Brazil in recent years, seeking medical attention, food, and new opportunities. When…
From The Field: A rare safe space for the LGBTI+ community in El Salvador
A visitor receives support at the Diké LGBTI+ community and health centre in El Salvador. The centre, run by the Diké organization, provides a host of services to the LBGTI+…
From the Field: Weathering climate change in Sudan
Women farmers in Sudan are being encouraged to take a more active role in their communities. The livelihood of many farming families is under threat due to the cumulative effects…