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Children face unprecedented challenges by 2050, UNICEF report warns

‘The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World’, explores three megatrends young people face including climate disasters, demographic shifts and technological disparities that will dramatically reshape childhood by 2050. “It is shocking that in the 21st century, any child still goes hungry, uneducated, or without even the most […]

UN chief alarmed by mounting violence in Haiti

Mr. Guterres strongly supports efforts by the Haitian National Police, with the backing of the Security Council-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, to address the mounting violence. Support MSS mission The UN Security Council authorized the deployment of the international force, which is led by Kenya, in October 2023 “The Secretary-General reiterated his pressing call […]

Middle East crisis: Live updates for 20 November

As the conflict continues in Gaza and Lebanon, the UN Security Council is expected to meet in New York at 10am local time to vote on a draft resolution which demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire as well as the release of all hostages. Stay tuned for live updates from UN headquarters and the […]

Hong Kong: 45 activists sentenced under controversial National Security Law

Spokesperson for the UN human rights office Jeremy Laurence condemned the use of the National Security Law to criminalise activities which are protected under international human rights law, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Most of the defendants who were sentenced on Tuesday were opposition politicians, academics and lawmakers charged in 2021 with conspiracy […]

Lebanon: Increased violence is the ‘horrific new normal’ for children, warns UNICEF

Peacekeepers have witnessed the “shocking” destruction of villages in southern Lebanon along the UN-patrolled Blue Line that separates the country from Israel, along with ever-deeper Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ground incursions and continuing Hezbollah attacks, the UN said on Tuesday. While the Mission’s monitoring capabilities are limited because of the hostilities, it has seen Israeli […]

Middle East crisis: Live updates for 19 November

Fighting is becoming more violent and destructive either side of the UN-patrolled Blue Line separating Lebanon and Israel, UN peacekeepers said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, conditions continue to worsen in Gaza, particularly in the north at stricken Kamal Adwan Hospital. Stay tuned for live updates from UN headquarters and the field. UN News app users can […]

World News in Brief: Haiti crisis, measles surge, global torture accord turns 40

Stéphane Dujarric told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York that according to  UN migration agency, IOM, more than 4,300 people have fled their homes in Port-au-Prince and neighbouring towns. “Despite the insecurity and access restrictions, we along with our partners are responding to the growing needs resulting from the continued and increasing violence,” Mr. Dujarric […]

Haiti: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement

Haiti has faced instability since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The current wave of displacement, the largest since August 2023, comes as armed gangs who have joined forces strengthen their grip on the capital, leaving the national Police overwhelmed and underequipped. City under siege The capital faces near-total paralysis, IOM warned, following the incident […]