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UN Reports Record 41,000 Grave Violations Against Children in Armed Conflicts

UN Reports Record 41,000 Grave Violations Against Children in Armed Conflicts

UN Reports Record 41,000 Grave Violations Against Children in Armed Conflicts ………………. The United Nations has verified 41,370 grave violations against children in armed conflicts during 2024, marking the highest figure recorded since monitoring began. The annual report, released Thursday,…
UNHCR to cut 3,500 jobs amid major funding shortfall

UNHCR to cut 3,500 jobs amid major funding shortfall

UNHCR to cut 3,500 jobs amid major funding shortfall ……………… The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) announced Monday it will cut approximately 3,500 staff positions due to a significant funding shortfall, reducing global staffing costs by nearly 30%. The agency…
2.8 billion lack adequate housing, 318 million are homeless: UN report

2.8 billion lack adequate housing, 318 million are homeless: UN report

2.8 billion lack adequate housing, 318 million are homeless: UN report A staggering 2.8 billion people across the globe lack access to adequate housing, according to the 2024 annual report from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), released Monday.…
UN Migration Agency Welcomes EU, US Sanctions Relief on Syria

UN Migration Agency Welcomes EU, US Sanctions Relief on Syria

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has praised recent EU and US decisions to lift key sanctions on Syria, calling the move a “pivotal step” toward post-war recovery, Anadolu Agency reported. The relief could unlock over [$15 billion] in restricted…
Political Tensions Cause 40% Drop in UN Peacekeeping Deployments: SIPRI Report

Political Tensions Cause 40% Drop in UN Peacekeeping Deployments: SIPRI Report

A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals a significant decline in UN peacekeeping personnel deployments, dropping over 40% between 2015 and 2024, Dawn E-paper reported. The reduction is attributed to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical…
Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift

Taliban threatens UN female staff in Afghanistan, prompting remote work shift

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported a serious escalation in threats against its female staff by Taliban members. According to sources in Kabul, armed Taliban forces have recently raided the homes of several women employed by…
UNRWA urges allowing more aid to ease starvation in Gaza

UNRWA urges allowing more aid to ease starvation in Gaza

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has urgently called for the entry of 500 to 600 aid trucks daily into the Gaza Strip to address severe food shortages and prevent further humanitarian disaster, Anadolu Agency reported. Since March…
US-based IMAM Center marks UN’s World Day for Cultural Diversity

US-based IMAM Center marks UN’s World Day for Cultural Diversity

The IMAM Center, a Shia Muslim organization in the United States, commemorated the UN’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21 by highlighting the deep alignment between Islamic teachings and global calls for cultural understanding.…
UN Chief Emphasizes Maritime Security’s Link to Global Stability Amid Rising Threats

UN Chief Emphasizes Maritime Security’s Link to Global Stability Amid Rising Threats

UNITED NATIONS – UN Secretary-General António Guterres on May 21, 2025, addressed the UN Security Council, underscoring the critical link between maritime security and global stability. Speaking at a session chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Guterres highlighted escalating…
UN criticizes Maldives over supreme court judge dismissals

UN criticizes Maldives over supreme court judge dismissals

The UN Human Rights Office has raised concerns over the Maldives Parliament’s dismissal of two Supreme Court judges, citing threats to judicial independence. Judges Azmiralda and Mahaz were removed following anti-corruption investigations launched soon after the Supreme Court took up…
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