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On Friday, November 15, the UN highlighted the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) as part of the upcoming 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNITE! Invest to…

On Thursday, November 14, the UN Economic and Financial Committee passed two significant resolutions aimed at addressing longstanding regional issues. The resolutions call for Israel to compensate Lebanon and Syria for environmental damage caused by an oil slick and to…

A new UN report warns that climate change is a major driver of the global refugee crisis, forcing millions from their homes. The report also highlights the increasing vulnerability of displaced people to climate-related hazards. The UNHCR’s latest report underscores…

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon during the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly on November 7, Jurist News reported yesterday. He condemned Israeli airstrikes, which have reportedly killed 3,000 people…

A new UN study has found that 733 million people, or one in every 11 individuals globally, are suffering from hunger, with significant regional disparities, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. The joint report by the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and…

A recent UN report highlights an alarming rise in acute hunger, projecting that nearly two dozen countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine, and Haiti, will face severe food insecurity over the next six months due to ongoing conflicts and…

UN Secretary-General has expressed serious concerns regarding the stagnation of women’s rights worldwide, indicating that the achievements made over generations are now under threat, Khaama Press revealed yesterday. In a recent address, António Guterres highlighted the alarming situation faced by…

On the 77th anniversary of the United Nations, the Freemuslim Association—a global anti-violence organization— called on the UN to revitalize its humanitarian mission amid escalating global crises and mounting challenges in achieving its foundational goals. In a statement, the organization…

A recent UN report reveals that over 600 million women and girls are currently affected by war, a staggering 50% increase in just a decade, Arab News reported yesterday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that generational gains in women’s rights…

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a new resolution affirming the Afghan people’s right to self-determination and highlighting the urgent need for accountability amid escalating human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to an article published yesterday by Amu…