“Ukrainian civilians have continued to bear the brunt of the Russian Federation’s escalating aerial campaign,” said Kayoto Gotoh, Europe Director with the UN Department of […]
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Fleeing the frontline in Ukraine
In the past year alone, more than 250,000 residents have left the Donetsk region, a focus of Russian attacks in southeastern Ukraine, close to their […]
Deadly overnight attack in Ukraine condemned by senior UN officials
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attacks, which also damaged homes and critical civilian infrastructure, including health and educational facilities. “Today’s appalling attack – one […]
In the Amazon, a school becomes a beacon of climate resilience
On a sandy riverbank, a modest school crowned with a solar-paneled roof tells a different story – one of resilience, ingenuity, and hope for the […]
Gaza: After Security Council breakthrough, agencies highlight youngsters’ plight
“We’re very optimistic that the peace plans will improve the situation,” UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) spokesperson Ricardo Pires said, briefing reporters in Geneva on Tuesday. […]
On Brazil’s Combu Island, chocolate makers hold clues to climate action
But this lush harmony carries a warning. If negotiators at COP30 hope to protect the world’s forests, they must first safeguard the people who sustain […]
‘When finance flows, ambition grows”: COP30’s call for action
At every negotiation table and in every diplomatic statement lies a stark truth shared by nations on the front lines of the climate crisis: without […]
Ukraine: UN condemns latest deadly attack targeting civilians in Kyiv
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, deplored the latest wave of drones and missile strikes, which damaged or destroyed homes, medical facilities and […]
Stolen Past: Inside the fight against illicit antiquities trafficking
Last year alone, more than 37,000 cultural objects – including archaeological artifacts, works of art, coins, and musical instruments – were seized during an international […]
Ukrainian civilian casualties rise 27 per cent compared to last year
“The number of casualties for the first ten months of 2025 (12,062) has already exceeded the total for all of 2024 (9,112)”, said the report […]
