Gaza death toll passes 5,000 with no ceasefire in sight — Global Issues

Gaza death toll passes 5,000 with no ceasefire in sight — Global Issues

Echoing that message, UN health agency (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a new appeal on Monday for “sustained safe passage” for medical essentials and fuel to keep health facilities open. “Lives depend on these decisions,” he insisted on social platform X. Latest media reports citing the Gaza Ministry of…

UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence — Global Issues

UN envoy upholds critical role of elections amid rising gang violence — Global Issues

“Elections are the only path and the only imperative to restore democratic institutions in Haiti. Only democracy and the rule of law can form the basis from which Haiti can progress towards development and growth,” she said. The envoy, who also heads the UN Office in Haiti, BINUH, underlined the…

Human right to food needs ‘massive investment’: Guterres — Global Issues

Human right to food needs ‘massive investment’: Guterres — Global Issues

Addressing the UN-backed body meeting in Rome on Monday, António Guterres underscored that the session was taking place “at a moment of crisis for global food security” and provided some sobering statistics. “Last year, 735 million people went hungry. More than 3 billion cannot afford a healthy diet,” said the…

UN agencies welcome convoy’s entry into Gaza, but more aid needed — Global Issues

UN agencies welcome convoy’s entry into Gaza, but more aid needed — Global Issues

The 20-truck convoy that passed through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt carried life-saving supplies provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent and the UN, including enough water for 22,000 people but only for one day. The items were approved to cross and be received by the Palestinian Red Crescent, with…

At Cairo Peace Summit, Guterres stresses need for sustained humanitarian aid to Gaza — Global Issues

At Cairo Peace Summit, Guterres stresses need for sustained humanitarian aid to Gaza — Global Issues

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi convened leaders from the region and around the world in efforts to de-escalate hostilities following the Hamas incursion into Israel on 7 October, and Israel’s bombing of Gaza and complete siege of the enclave. The Summit took place one day after the UN chief travelled…

UNRWA chief underscores duty to protect civilians at all times — Global Issues

UNRWA chief underscores duty to protect civilians at all times — Global Issues

“Let me be clear: protecting civilians in times of conflict is not an aspiration or an ideal; it is an obligation and a commitment to our shared humanity,” UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement. Relentless air strikes and bombardments, coupled with evacuation orders from Israel, have displaced…

‘The world must do more’ for Gaza, 5 UN agencies say — Global Issues

‘The world must do more’ for Gaza, 5 UN agencies say — Global Issues

“Gaza was a desperate humanitarian situation before the most recent hostilities. It is now catastrophic. The world must do more,” they said. The statement was issued by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World…

UNICEF has ‘every hope’ for more Gaza convoys — Global Issues

UNICEF has ‘every hope’ for more Gaza convoys — Global Issues

The 20 trucks carried food, water and medical supplies – items that are desperately needed, along with fuel – as stocks in Gaza dwindle, amid fears of increased deaths due to disease outbreaks and lack of healthcare. While welcoming the development, agencies such as the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have…