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Gaza is now a graveyard and there’s no escape, say UN aid teams
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Hunger, dire living conditions made worse by heavy winter rains and ongoing hostilities continue to endanger people’s lives in Gaza, which has become “a graveyard”, UN humanitarians warned on Friday.
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Catastrophic hunger doubles in 2024; Gaza and Sudan worst hit
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The number of people experiencing catastrophic hunger has surged more than twofold in 2024, due largely to the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Sudan, according to new figures released by the UN on Thursday.
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on Sep 6
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Over half a million people severely impacted by unprecedented flooding and windstorms in Yemen
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Unprecedented floods and winds have displaced thousands of families, destroyed homes, and severely damaged critical infrastructure, impacting over half a million people in Yemen, the UN migration agency (IOM) said on Thursday.
on Sep 6
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Private donations boost UN support for war-torn Gaza
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From celebrities to civil society, a growing number of people around the world are providing unprecedented support for UNRWA, the UN agency supplying a lifeline to two million Palestinians trapped in war-torn Gaza.
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on Sep 5
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Casi 100 países presentan su posición sobre las obligaciones y las consecuencias de los Estados en materia de justicia climática.
on Fri, 8PM
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‘Dying hungry and in pain’: An increasingly likely outcome in Gaza
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The head of the UN aid coordination office in Gaza, Georgios Petropoulos, issued a harrowing update on the dire situation in the enclave on Thursday, describing it as "the most dangerous place on earth right now."
on Fri, 5AM
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Winter rains and aid obstacles worsen ordeal for one million Gazans
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Nearly one million Gazans risk spending winter without adequate shelter as UN agencies struggle to provide cold weather assistance, amid ongoing Israeli bombardment, repeated evacuation orders and restrictions on aid deliveries, they warned on Wednesday.
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ARTIGO: Uma oportunidade para o Brasil reforçar o combate à desertificação
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Artigo publicado no jornal O Valor Econômico.
on Tue, 10PM
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ONU-Habitat e autoridades debatem habitação e crise climática em Belém
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Nos dias 12 e 13 de dezembro, Belém (PA) recebeu a 33ª Assembleia do Fórum de Ministros e Máximas Autoridades de Habitação e Urbanismo da América Latina e Caribe (MINURVI), com o tema "Habitação e a Agenda Urbana: Prioridades Estratégicas Frente à Crise Climática Global". O encontro reuniu...
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In Lebanon, over 900,000 people have begun returning to their areas of origin since the cessation of hostilities was announced on 27 November, the International Organization for Migration reports. Nearly 179,000 people remain displaced. The UN and its partners continue supporting the response...
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Around 90,000 children impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique
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Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique over the weekend, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds that caused devastation for communities in Cabo Delgado province.
on Tue, 9PM
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Syria, Lebanon, Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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WFP delivers aid to over 800,000 in Sudan
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The World Food Programme (WFP) has intensified its emergency response in Sudan, delivering food assistance to more than 800,000 people in famine-affected and at-risk areas, even as conflict continues to escalate across the country.
on Tue, 5PM
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L'ONU annonce un plan pour remédier à l'impasse politique et aux élections en retard en Libye
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Un nouveau plan de l'ONU pour la Libye vise à sortir de l'impasse politique, à remettre le pays sur la voie de l'élection présidentielle tant attendue et à renouveler la légitimité de ses institutions, a expliqué lundi une haute responsable onusienne au Conseil de sécurité.
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On the heels of air strikes meant to hamper Syria’s ability to use chemical weapons, the Security Council today rejected a proposal by the Russian Federation to condemn such aggression by the United States and its allies over suspected chemical weapons use in the country, amid pressure from the...
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Gaza: ‘Sickening normalisation’ of suffering, amid attacks on people and aid convoys
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Ongoing military operations by Israeli forces in Gaza continue to cause devastation for civilians trying to escape the fighting, with mounting casualties and a critical lack of humanitarian aid for the desperate population.
on Dec 14
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OHCHR - Press Conference: Update on the human rights in Gaza and across the oPt
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Human rights violations in Gaza and across the occupied Palestinian territory
on Dec 13
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Increasing reports of sexual violence and human trafficking in Ukraine — allegedly committed against women and children in the context of massive displacement and ongoing fighting — are raising “all the red flags” about a potential protection crisis, the Executive Director of the United Nations...
on Dec 13
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World News in Brief: Gaza medical challenge, justice for Africa, rising violence in Myanmar
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Ongoing hostilities across the Gaza Strip are making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for trauma patients to get the critical care they need, the UN said on Thursday.
on Dec 13
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Syria: UN chief calls for urgent de-escalation by Israeli forces, withdrawal from Golan buffer zone
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The UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over the hundreds of Israeli airstrikes against targets in Syria since the overthrow of the Assad regime, calling for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the demilitarized zone in the strategically important Golan.
on Dec 13
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Les gouvernements accordent moins d’importance aux dépenses de santé, selon un rapport de l'OMS
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Le rapport 2024 sur les dépenses mondiales de santé montre que la moyenne des dépenses publiques de santé par habitant dans tous les groupes de revenus a baissé en 2022 par rapport à 2021, après une forte augmentation au début de la pandémie de Covid-19.
on Dec 13
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UN General Assembly demands Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, affirms ‘full support’ for UNRWA
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The General Assembly adopted two key resolutions on Wednesday night, demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all hostages. It also reaffirmed its full support for the embattled UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA).
on Dec 12
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Poverty, conflict and climate fuel spike in trafficking victims: UN report
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The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its latest report on the issue, covering 156 countries.
on Dec 12
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The General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted two resolutions, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling on Israel to drop its ban on the UN agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, following an emergency special session triggered by another use of a veto in the Security Council. Follow the latest...
on Dec 12
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Human Rights Day: 5 key things to know
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As Human Rights Day dawns on 10 December, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of equality, justice and dignity for all people worldwide.
on Dec 11
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Na ONU, escritora brasileira defende tecnologia e educação na promoção de mais inclusão
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Professora Djamila Ribeiro alerta para relevância de manejar as redes sociais; ativista ressalta ao Podcast ONU News necessidade de melhor promover conhecimento e compreensão de processos da história.
on Dec 11
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En vivo: Día de los Derechos Humanos - 10 de diciembre de 2024
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Hoy el Día de los Derechos Humanos que celebramos anualmente el 10 de diciembre. Este año lo conmemoramos con el lema «Nuestros derechos, nuestro futuro ¡Ya!». En este En vivo traeremos toda la información sobre el día, con los actos que se celebren en nuestras sedes en Ginebra y Nueva York y,...
on Dec 10
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ONU confere Prêmio Campões da Terra à ministra Sonia Guajajara, do Brasil
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Chefe da pasta dos Povos Indígenas foi agraciada ao lado de cinco outros defensores das pessoas e do planeta dos Estados Unidos, da Romênia, da China, do Egito e da Índia; ministra falou à ONU News sobre riqueza da sabedoria ancestral.
on Dec 10
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Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
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United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law
on Dec 10
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At least 184 people, including 127 elderly men and women, were killed in Haiti’s Wharf Jérémie neighbourhood of Cité Soleil over the weekend, prompting strong condemnation from Secretary-General António Guterres.
on Dec 10
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Sake-making and other national treasures make latest UNESCO heritage list
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Intore dance in Rwanda, equestrian art in Portugal, Tomyum soup in Thailand, and the artisanal knowledge surrounding the making of sake in Japan, are among the latest practices and cultural expressions to be recognized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
on Dec 9
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Haïti : l’UNICEF répond à l’escalade de la violence à Port-au-Prince
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Depuis le 11 novembre, Port-au-Prince fait face à une nouvelle vague de violence. Les groupes armés assiègent la ville et des centaines de personnes ont été tuées ou blessées, alors que 42.000 ont été contraintes de fuir leur domicile, souvent pour la deuxième ou troisième fois.
on Dec 9
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Countries’ climate promises still not enough to avoid catastrophic global warming: UN Report
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While plans submitted by most signatories of the Paris Agreement would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, they are still not ambitious enough to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, a new report by UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) warned on Wednesday.
on Dec 8
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Syria crisis: UN delivering life-saving assistance; relocates non-critical staff
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The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Syria announced on Saturday that the Organization is removing non-critical staff from the country, emphasizing that this is a precautionary step to protect UN personnel “while maintaining essential operations”.
on Dec 8
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La bande de Gaza manque d’eau en raison d’une pénurie de carburant
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La situation humanitaire à Gaza est toujours « catastrophique », exposant notamment les civils assiégés à une pénurie d’eau potable, faute de carburant fourni en quantité suffisante, ont alerté mercredi des agences humanitaires des Nations Unies.
on Dec 6
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Iraq: Security Council briefed on major milestones and ongoing challenges
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There have been significant developments in Iraq in recent months – which has so far avoided being dragged into the widening Middle East conflict – but corruption and other challenges persist, the new UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Friday.
on Dec 6
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On the occassion of the UN International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime (9 December), UNESCO and the Foundation Rememberance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) are showcasing the photo exhbition, Ma Bistrass! - Lest We...
on Dec 6
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Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on World Food Day, observed 16 October:
on Dec 5
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Private sector urged to act as world faces $23 trillion loss from land degradation
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The private sector has been urged to make the sustainable management of land a key part of corporate and financial strategy going forward, as the world risks losing half of global GDP - estimated at $23 trillion - due to degradation.
on Dec 5
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‘War on drugs has failed, completely and utterly’: UN human rights chief
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The UN human rights chief has called on leaders and international stakeholders to radically rethink global drug policy, stating that the decades-long “War on Drugs” approach has “destroyed countless lives and damaged entire communities”.
on Dec 5
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Crianças na Ucrânia estão condenadas a uma vida subterrânea, diz Unicef
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Risco contínuo de ataques força menores a passarem mais de seis horas por dia em abrigos escuros e úmidos; com chegada do inverno, elas podem enfrentar temperaturas congelantes, em meio a ataques na rede elétrica que deixam partes do país sem luz e aquecimento durante 18 horas todos os dias.
on Dec 5
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Force will not secure Middle East peace: UN General Assembly President
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The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday emphasised that peace and security in Middle East cannot be achieved through force or occupation but only through dialogue, mutual recognition and a commitment to a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution based on international law.
on Dec 5
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Acting today on the recommendations of its Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) and Sixth Committee (Legal), the General Assembly today adopted a total of 65 texts, including 49 resolutions and 16 decisions addressing a wide range of international concerns tackling, among...
on Dec 5
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Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, at the Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response in Gaza, in Cairo today:
on Dec 4
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
on Dec 4
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
on Dec 4
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The General Assembly today emphasized that a two-State solution remains the “only path to lasting peace” in the Middle East, adopting three resolutions to advance this goal, with speakers overwhelmingly urging a Gaza ceasefire and pressing Israel to permit food and aid deliveries into the...
on Dec 4
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Gaza: New evacuation order affects more than 2,000 in Khan Younis
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More than 2,000 people have been impacted by a new Israeli evacuation order issued in Khan Younis governorate in Gaza, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, reported on Tuesday.
on Dec 4
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
on Dec 3