Humanitarian News

UN: DR Congo Facing One of the World’s “Most Acute Humanitarian Emergencies” ————————————- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing one of the most severe humanitarian emergencies in the world, Anadolu Agency revealed quoting a senior UN official.…

Sharp Increase in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Worldwide ————————————– A new report by the United Nations has revealed a significant and disturbing increase in conflict-related sexual violence across the globe, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to the UN’s Special Representative for…

Record 383 Aid Workers Killed in 2024, UN Warns of Rising Attacks ………………… A record 383 humanitarian workers were killed in conflict zones worldwide in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war, the UN humanitarian office…

Sudanese Aid Worker Returns to Darfur After Displacement ——————————- Adam Ibrahim, a United Nations humanitarian worker in Sudan, was forced to flee his home with his family when conflict erupted in 2023. Like thousands of others, he became displaced amid…

FreeMuslim Association Affirms Commitment to Peace on World Humanitarian Day ……………… In a statement released for World Humanitarian Day, the FreeMuslim Association (a global anti-violence organization) reaffirmed its dedication to the principles of non-violence and justice. The organization emphasized that…

UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza —————————- The United Nations has warned that without an urgent and unrestricted flow of aid, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza could deteriorate further, UN website reported. According to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…

UN Warns of “Dire” Global Humanitarian Funding Shortfall ————————— According to a UN spokesperson, a significant global humanitarian funding shortfall has been reported for 2025, Xinhua reported. As of August 7, less than 17% of the required $46 billion has…

International Community Urged to Restore Rohingya Humanitarian Aid and Support Rights ——————————————– A new study from the University of Exeter highlights the urgent need for the international community to reverse recent cuts to humanitarian aid for the Rohingya refugees and…

UNICEF: 600,000 Syrian Children Face Severe Malnutrition —————- UNICEF has released a report highlighting a grave humanitarian crisis in Syria, announcing that 600,000 Syrian children are currently suffering from malnutrition, with 177,000 of them experiencing severe wasting, Shia Waves Persian…

UN Raises Alarm on Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan ———————————— The humanitarian situation in Sudan is rapidly deteriorating, marked by severe hunger, widespread disease, and extreme weather conditions, Anadolu Agency reported citing the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…