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UN requires nearly $1 billion in aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

UN requires nearly $1 billion in aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The United Nations announced on Monday that it, along with partners, is seeking nearly $1 billion to provide essential aid this year for approximately 1.5 million Rohingya refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh. The UN, in collaboration with over…
Migrant Deaths Reach Record High in 2024, Says UN Agency

Migrant Deaths Reach Record High in 2024, Says UN Agency

In 2024, nearly 9,000 migrants died while attempting to cross borders, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), setting a grim record for the fifth consecutive year, Al Jazeera reported. The reported death toll of 8,938 likely underestimates the…
Israel’s Settlement Expansion in Occupied Territories ‘Amounts to War Crime’: UN Rights Chief

Israel’s Settlement Expansion in Occupied Territories ‘Amounts to War Crime’: UN Rights Chief

The UN human rights chief stated that Israel’s ongoing settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, “amounts to a war crime,” Anadolu Agency reported. In a report released on Tuesday, Volker Turk emphasized that the transfer of…
UN Warns of Growing Food Shortages in Sudan’s Zamzam Refugee Camp

UN Warns of Growing Food Shortages in Sudan’s Zamzam Refugee Camp

The UN has raised alarms about the worsening conditions in Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp amid intense clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Anadolu Agency reported. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq reported that the ongoing siege…
EU Report: Nearly Half of Muslims Face Daily Discrimination

EU Report: Nearly Half of Muslims Face Daily Discrimination

A recent report by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) reveals that 47% of Muslims in the EU experience racial discrimination, a significant increase from 39% in 2016, a UN website reported. The survey, which included nearly 10,000…
UN migration agency laying off around one fifths of HQ staff amid US aid cuts: sources

UN migration agency laying off around one fifths of HQ staff amid US aid cuts: sources

The UN migration agency is set to lay off approximately 20% of its headquarters staff in Geneva due to reductions in US foreign aid, Arab News reported. These recent layoffs at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are anticipated to…
UN Aid Chief Warns of Humanitarian Fallout from Funding Cuts

UN Aid Chief Warns of Humanitarian Fallout from Funding Cuts

Tom Fletcher, head of the UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs, warned that recent cuts to humanitarian aid could have devastating consequences for millions globally, with 300 million people in need of assistance, Al Jazeera reported. He stated, “Many will die…
UN experts warn of rising child trafficking and risks of neurotechnology misuse

UN experts warn of rising child trafficking and risks of neurotechnology misuse

The United Nations has raised concerns over the growing threats of child trafficking and the misuse of neurotechnologies, urging immediate global action to address these issues. In a report to the Human Rights Council, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN…
Urgent Funding Needed as Millions Face Food Insecurity in Central Sahel and Nigeria

Urgent Funding Needed as Millions Face Food Insecurity in Central Sahel and Nigeria

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warns that millions in Central Sahel and Nigeria may face critical food shortages without immediate funding. WFP has announced that life-saving food and nutrition assistance could end next month due to a severe funding…
UN Report Reveals Global Regression in Women’s Rights

UN Report Reveals Global Regression in Women’s Rights

A recent UN Women report indicates that women’s rights have weakened in a quarter of all countries, driven by factors like climate change and democratic backsliding. The report, released on March 6, highlights that while female representation in parliaments has…
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