Rising humanitarian needs require political will, increased funding: UN relief chief

Rising humanitarian needs require political will, increased funding: UN relief chief

The world is facing the largest food crisis in modern history and famine is looming, while human rights – especially women’s rights – are under attack and tensions are high in places where injustice is rife, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said in remarks to the Riyadh Humanitarian Forum in Saudi Arabia, delivered on…

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Amid ‘ominous’ surge in Israeli-Palestinian violence, top UN officials call on parties to swiftly reduce tensions

Amid ‘ominous’ surge in Israeli-Palestinian violence, top UN officials call on parties to swiftly reduce tensions

“We are witnessing a surge in violence, including some of the deadliest incidents in nearly 20 years,” said Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). “We have seen ominous signs of what awaits if we fail to address the current instability.” Raising concerns that developments on the ground are continuing along…

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Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery

Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery

Ten trucks transporting shelter and other items from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) crossed into northern Aleppo through the Al-Ra’ee border crossing earlier that day, said Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, at a press conference in New York.  “This is the first UN convoy through this border crossing since the Government of…

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On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says

On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says

“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a deeper social dialogue with actors across the real economy.” The day’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust in government by overcoming barriers…

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Taliban's decision to convert US military bases into economic zones

Taliban’s decision to convert US military bases into economic zones

Plans to convert military bases in Kabul and Balkh into economic zones will begin soon; Photo: File bill to: Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has said that they are preparing a plan to convert former foreign military bases across the country into “Special Economic Zones”. According to the international news organization, the…

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