DR Congo: Fighting Threatens Stability Of Entire Region, Envoy Warns
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fighting between the M23 armed group and national forces has further compounded the dire humanitarian situation in...
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UN Allocates $100 Million For Underfunded Emergencies
On Tuesday, the UNâs top relief official released $100 million from the organizationâs core humanitarian emergency fund to support underfunded aid operations in seven countries...
Climate-Affected Madagascar Adapts To New Reality: A Resident Coordinator Blog
People living in Madagascar are learning to adapt to rapidly altering climatic conditions in what is said to be the fourth most climate change-affected change-affected...
Gaza: Israeli Advance On Rafah Would Have âDire Humanitarian Consequencesâ
An extension of Israelâs military operation in Rafah, where over a million internally displaced Palestinians have been forced to shelter, will have âdire humanitarian consequencesâ,...
UN Agencies Sound Alarm Over Renewed Clashes In Eastern DR Congo
Amid reports of a renewed escalation of hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN peacekeeping mission in the country has called...
UN Rights Office Regrets Venezuelaâs Decision To Suspend Operations
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is evaluating its next steps while continuing to engage with Venezuelan authorities following the Governmentâs announcement on Thursday that...
Zero Waste, More Hope In South Sudan
Zero energy light bulbs and sturdy bricks for schools and homes. Some innovative communities in South Sudan are reusing waste in new ways as the...
Drastic Erosion Of Womenâs Rights In Afghanistan Continues
Afghan women fear arrest, harassment and further punishment whenever a new Taliban decree is announced, according to a new multi-agency UN report issued on Friday...
From The Field: A Rare Safe Space For The LGBTI+ Community In El Salvador
There is just one LGBTI+ community and health centre in El Salvador, and it has become a refuge for many people who have been expelled...
First Person: Passion To Feed A Healthier Gambia
The majority of food consumed in The Gambia is imported, but a growing number of young entrepreneurs are starting food production companies, encouraged by the...