Syria: UNICEF calls for safe access to children in Sweida as needs mount

Syria: UNICEF calls for safe access to children in Sweida as needs mount

Deadly sectarian clashes erupted in the southern governorate, also known as As-Sweida, in July and early August and children and families continue to feel the impact. At least 22 children reportedly were killed and another 21 injured in the violence, which caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure.  More than 190,000 people, mainly women and children, […]

UN life-saving aid allowed to trickle into Gaza as needs mount

UN life-saving aid allowed to trickle into Gaza as needs mount

He stressed that the assistance must be delivered swiftly and directly to those most in need. He told journalists in New York that UN humanitarians were sending flour, medicines, nutrition supplies and other basic items through the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing – a day after they managed to bring in baby formula […]

In Berlin, broad backing for UN peacekeeping as global threats mount

In Berlin, broad backing for UN peacekeeping as global threats mount

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meanwhile warned that peace operations are under growing strain and must adapt to meet today’s rising threats. The two-day conference on peacekeeping, hosted by the Government of Germany, brought together over 1,000 participants – including defence and foreign ministers – to reaffirm commitment to the UN’s flagship tool for maintaining peace […]