Vital medical supplies are fast running out in #Gaza remaining hospitals, the UN health agency World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday, amid reports of continuing Israeli bombing and hostilities in the enclave

Major Radhika Sen from India is this year's recipient of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year award
#peacekeeping #monusco

The outgoing
United Nations Military Adviser, General Birame Diop explains why #peacekeeping matters ⬇️

Comments to the media on #Gaza by France before closed emergency security council meeting today

The second episode of UN Weekly is out.
What the full episode here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k10/k…

UN chief António Guterres expressed condolences for the hundreds who lost their lives in Friday's massive landslide in northern Papua new Guinea. Full story here: news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

In 2023 alone, more than 250 humanitarian workers were killed. The UN #SecurityCouncil adopted a resolution on protection of humanitarian and UN personnel, demanding all sides in the conflict to respect human rights and follow humanitarian laws.

The Int'l Court of Justice CIJ_ICJ, on Friday, issued orders on the request submitted by South Africa on 10 May 2024, regarding the ongoing case brought South Africa against Israel, accusing Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention.

Last year, I had the privilege of travelling to the Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal.

This visit re-affirmed my conviction that his timeless teachings of peace, compassion & service to others are the pathway to a better world for all.

My best wishes to all celebrating #VesakDay .

A cycle of the #ElNiño climate phenomenon is exacerbating the impacts of the climate crisis globally, resulting in more frequent and intense droughts, floods and hunger.

#Gaza : 'Hospitals should never be battlegrounds'

World Health Organization (WHO) Team Lead for Emergencies Communication, Nyka Alexander, on the situation of healthcare workers in Gaza.

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#Kharkiv : “The safety of civilians, homes, schools and hospitals must be ensured. They are not a target,” Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine

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The Int'l Criminal Court (ICC) is the first permanent global court dedicated to prosecuting individuals for severe offenses such as genocide and war crimes. It provides a platform for victims to be heard and guarantees fair trials.

Here are five facts about the ICC⤵️

In January, an ambush on a United Nations vehicle transporting injured civilians left a #peacekeeper and several community members dead in the disputed territory of Abyei.

Major Furqan Niazi from Pakistan retells his story of losing a colleague while saving lives under fire ⤵️

Today all the present at the meeting of the Security Council observed a minute of silence to mourn the loss of the President of the Islamic Republic of #Iran , Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, who died in a helicopter accident.

In #Gaza , a Rafah incursion threatens to bring humanitarian operations to a standstill as families struggle to survive.

Less than 2 weeks ago, there were over 1 million displaced people sheltering in #Rafah . As of 17 May, 640,000 of them have fled.

The World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum ( #WEIF ) is set to unfold in Manama from May 14 to 16.

The theme is 'Achieving the SDGs through Fostering Innovation and Economic Growth,'. It will draw hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from diverse corners of the globe.

In a statement by his Spokesperson, the United Nations Secretary-General says he is appalled by the escalation of military activity in and around #Rafah by the IDF.

He calls for the protection of all civilians, an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages.

The UN @‌SDGaction Campaign has launched the call for applications for the 🏆 2024 #SDGAwards !

📣 Are you a #changemaker leading an initiative that drives positive change toward a more inclusive & sustainable future?

Apply by 🗓️ 17 June: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards

Today the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths (Martin Griffiths) addressed the Security Council on the situation in #Yemen .