From The Field: Earning A Crust From Bread
A UN-supported refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who was left for dead after being attacked by armed men, has baked his...
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Moldova: The Long And Winding Road To Safety
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some 700,000 fleeing people have passed through neighbouring Moldova, putting a huge strain on the country’s resources. The UN’s migration...
UN Chief: Build ‘Alliance Of Peace’ On International Day Of Human Fraternity
On the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed on Saturday, the UN chief called for renewed commitment to forge an “alliance of...
Nigeria: UN Genocide Expert Warns Against Worsening Security Situation
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on Thursday voiced concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, while urging the authorities to...
Ethiopia: Northern Aid Access Improving But Some Areas Still Hard To Reach
UN humanitarians on Thursday reported that aid access in the north is continuing to improve with aid operations expanding following last November’s ceasefire agreement, but...
Iraq Must Seize ‘Brief Window Of Opportunity’ To Turn Tide Of Instability
Iraq’s political class must urgently seize the current brief window of opportunity to break chronic cycles of instability, the UN Special Representative told the Security...
Global growth will be weak in 2023 before rebounding next year: IMF
The global economy is set to slow down this year before bouncing back in 2024, a senior official with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has...
Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears
The Government of South Sudan, in its first ever briefing to the UN Peacebuilding Commission, outlined its priorities on Tuesday, addressing a host of recommendations...
Deny legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, UN expert urges
The international community must promptly deny the legitimacy of Myanmar’s military junta, the UN-appointed independent expert on the situation of human rights in the country...
Saudi Arabia a strategic partner in UN support for Palestine refugees, amid concern over escalating violence
Youth empowerment and employment figured heavily in discussions between Saudi officials and the head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA),...