Geopolitics
New York, May 7 (JEN); The United Nations refugee agency on Wednesday expressed its deep concern over the discovery of dozens of bodies in smugglers’ camps in Thailand, appealing for a regional effort to end human trafficking and protect those who escape difficult conditions from “the hands of ruthless smugglers.” more
UNICEF, EU begin airlift of 80 metric tonnes of humanitarian supplies to Nepal

New York, May 6 (JEN): Humanitarian supplies to meet the emergency needs of some of the 1.7 million children affected by the April 25 earthquake in Nepal are being airlifted in to the capita ...

Ban reaffirms UN's founding goals to ensure peace and dignity for all

New York, May 6 (JEN): Seventy years ago, in 1945, from the ashes of one of humanity's darkest moments, the United Nations was founded to lead the world “out of horror and into peace, ...

UN envoy announces start of talks to achieve return to political track on Syria

New York, May 6 (JEN): A series of consultations that began on Tuesday in Geneva aim to redouble international efforts in search of a political process to resolve the conflict in Syria, the ...

More funding needed to tackle massive humanitarian needs in Sudan: UN

New York, May 6 (JEN): The international humanitarian community in Sudan has appealed for more funds to respond to the “massive” needs in the country that has been long-affected ...

UNICEF brings aid to displaced Yarmouk families in Damascus suburb

New York, May 6 (JEN): The United Nations children’s agency participated in two missions this week to provide humanitarian assistance to families recently displaced from Yarmouk camp, ...

UN urges international assistance as Niger and Chad faces regional crisis

New York, May 6 (JEN): Beset by multiple crises themselves, Niger and Chad are making heroic efforts to cope with the impact of the turmoil swirling around them, but the international commun ...

UN guide aims to address mental health needs in humanitarian emergencies

New York, May 6 (JEN): Two United Nations agencies on Tuesday issued a new guide to address the growing needs of millions of adults and children suffering from mental health problems in huma ...

Nepal: UN official warns ‘clock is ticking’ for earthquake relief efforts

New York, May 5 (JEN): The global humanitarian community is fighting against the clock as it delivers critical relief to Nepal’s most devastated communities, a top United Nations offi ...

UN officials cite strengthening cooperation with regional partners as a priority

New York, May 5 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General Ban K-moon and the General Assembly President Sam Kutesa on Monday drew attention to the importance of the Organization’s coope ...