Ceasefire can’t hide scale of destruction in Gaza
The humanitarian community has welcomed the ceasefire agreed in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel but warned that the destruction in Gaza will take...
‘Spirt of unity, partnership and collaboration’ needed to realize Sudan’s aspirations
Moving from Sudan’s current fragile transition period towards stable civilian rule, requires a continued “spirt of unity, partnership and collaboration”, a senior UN official...
Strengthening Food System Resilience in West Africa
According to the Food Crisis Prevention Network, a record 18.6 million people are currently in need of food assistance in West Africa. While urgent...
EU Digital COVID Certificate: Parliament and Council reach agreement
The Commission welcomes today's provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation governing the EU Digital COVID Certificate. This means...
Guterres welcomes Gaza ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas
The UN chief has welcomed the ceasefire declared between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, following 11 days of rocket and air attacks, which...
Gaza children living in ‘hell on earth’
The past ten days have witnessed a “dangerous and horrific” surge in deadly violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), particularly Gaza, and in...
Iveta Cherneva among six finalists for a seat on the UN Working group on the rights of people of African descent
Iveta Cherneva, author, political commentator and human rights activist, is running to become a member of the UN Working Group of experts on people...
World Bank Supports MSMEs to Foster Inclusive Growth in Mozambique
The World Bank approved today a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) in support of the Government of Mozambique’s Economic Linkages...
Tanzania helpline calls time on child marriage and abuse
Child marriage continues to affect many young girls across Tanzania, in East Africa, but now a series of interventions supported by the UN Population...
Myanmar coup: ‘No sign’ of end to brutal crackdown on all fronts
One hundred days since the Myanmar military seized power, the "brutal" repression of protesters has continued, despite all international efforts to end the violence,...