DR Congo: Lives and futures of three million children at risk
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Friday, highlighted the dire situation of some three million displaced children in the Democratic Republic of the...
Five million Yemenis ‘one step away from famine’
Malnutrition rates in Yemen are at “record highs” as the country is “speeding towards the worst famine the world has seen in decades”, the...
In the textile industry, old is increasingly becoming new
A clothing company in the Philippines that uses scrap material to make shoes. A technology startup in Ireland that allows strangers to swap little-used...
Kenya emerges as leader on plastic pollution
Kenya is emerging as a leader in the fight against plastic pollution and is among the first countries in East Africa to limit single-use...
Loss of autonomy in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir threatens minorities’ rights
India’s decision to end autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir and restrict the participation of minorities in political and other activities sparked the concern of...
‘Triple threat’ adds to long-standing crises menacing food security in Somalia
Poor rainfall, flooding and desert locusts are contributing to extreme food insecurity in Somalia, threating 2.6 million people, the UN agriculture agency said in...
Strengthen ‘One Health approach’ to prevent future pandemics
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates “intimate” linkages between the health of humans, animals and ecosystems, as zoonotic diseases spread between animals and people, the World...
Food insecurity in Syria reaches record levels
The number of Syrians who lack access to sufficient food has reached a record 12.4 million, or nearly 60 per cent of the population,...
Guterres underscores need for peace and stability in Africa’s Sahel region
The UN Secretary-General has underlined his concern for Africa’s Sahel region, where deteriorating security and violence are aggravating an already difficult humanitarian situation that...
New guidelines put youth at the forefront of humanitarian response
New guidelines published on Tuesday by the UN and partners aim to put young people at the forefront of humanitarian action.
The document is the...