24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

With a funding gap of over 60 per cent, WFP’s chief economist Arif Husain said the organization had “never seen this type of shortfall” in its 60-year history. As contributions decline but needs rise, the UN agency said “massive reductions” have already been implemented in almost half of its operations….

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

US-Mexico border, ‘world’s deadliest’ overland migration route: IOM — Global Issues

Nearly half of the deaths on the border were linked to the hazardous crossing of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts. “These alarming figures are a stark reminder of the need for decisive action by States,” said Michele Klein Solomon, IOM’s Regional Director for Central and North America and the Caribbean….

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

FAO launches emergency plan to combat hunger in Sudan — Global Issues

Over the coming year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will distribute seeds, livestock treatment kits and provide veterinary and fisheries support to boost crop production, improve seed diversification and protect animal stock from depleting. The initiative is expected to meet the cereal requirements of up to 19 million people…

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

Türk blasts ‘politics of repression and division’, stresses freedom and development link — Global Issues

Addressing the opening of the Council’s 54th session, Mr. Türk strongly condemned the “old, blunt, brutal politics of repression” as exemplified by a rise in military coups and the crushing of dissent – “in short, the fist”. Following military takeovers in Niger and Gabon, he insisted that the “unconstitutional changes…

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

Taking the pulse of the planet as the world gathers at the UN — Global Issues

Streets around UN HQ in Midtown Manhattan will be cordoned off, roadblocks erected, and security heightened and tightened, as world leaders gather to take the pulse of the planet during a week of high-level events and come together to tackle global challenges. The 78th session of UNGA begins on 6…

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

Repel intensifying attacks on schools, urges Guterres — Global Issues

Marking the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it was important to defend “havens of education”. “Education is not only a fundamental human right, but a pathway to a better future for every person, and a more peaceful, understanding world,” he underscored. He…

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

UN welcomes G20 leaders’ declaration in New Delhi — Global Issues

World leaders, meeting in the Indian capital for the annual G20 summit, reached agreement by consensus this afternoon on the declaration, which covers issues ranging from climate change and green growth to gender equality and countering terrorism. Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said the UN particularly…

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

Come together ‘for the common good’, UN chief urges G20 leaders — Global Issues

Speaking on the eve of the G20 summit of advanced economies, which will take place in the Indian capital on 9-10 September, Mr. Guterres said global leadership was especially needed in two priority areas – climate action and sustainable development. ‘No time to lose’ “We have no time to lose….

24 million more people could face emergency levels of hunger this year: WFP — Global Issues

School occupations condemned as violence grips Palestine refugee camp — Global Issues

Clashes between rival factions in the Ein el Hilweh camp, the largest in Lebanon, has also displaced thousands of refugees, according to reports. Armed groups have taken over eight schools run by UNRWA, the UN agency providing support to Palestine refugees, preventing around 6,000 children from accessing the classroom as…