The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations warned ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire. Separate diplomatic efforts were also underway for a fresh pause in the worst-ever Gaza war,
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UN wants full probe into arson attack on train
The United Nations wants to see a full investigation into the arson attack on a moving train recently that claimed four lives, including a mother and her child. "I think it is incumbent on the authorities in Bangladesh to fully investigate the source and to bring those responsible to justice," Spokesman
33 aid trucks entered Gaza Sunday: UN
More than 30 aid trucks entered Gaza on Sunday, the largest convoy to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory since deliveries began trickling in again over a week ago, the UN said. The United Nations humanitarian organisation OCHA said 33 trucks carrying water, food and medical supplies had gone into Gaza on Sunday,
Gaza needs unimpeded flow of aid: UN
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for an unimpeded flow of aid into Gaza, trapped in a humanitarian crisis after two weeks of Israeli air strikes. "We call for an unimpeded and continuous flow of humanitarian assistance and medical assistance to
UN urges more int’l focus on Rohingya refugees
The United Nations refugee agency on Tuesday urged the international community to keep focus on the plight of the Rohingya refugees amid a funding crunch and the lack of long-term solution for their safe return to Myanmar. Nearly one million Rohingya Muslims fled a military-led crackdown in Buddhist-majority Myanmar in 2017
UN Chief urged to create civil society envoy
When the United Nations commemorated the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter back in 2020, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid a supreme compliment to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The CSOs, he pointed out, were a vital voice in the San Francisco Conference (where the UN was inaugurated). “You have been with us
UN approves Haiti force after year of pleas
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti, a year after leaders in the violence-ravaged Caribbean nation first pleaded for help. The Western Hemisphere's poorest nation has been in freefall, with armed gangs taking over parts of the country and unleashing brutal
Reality is governments not truly held accountable to implement SDGs
Finally, a real chance for international tax cooperation
After decades of resistance by rich nations, African governments successfully pushed for the United Nations to lead on international tax cooperation. All developing countries and fair-minded governments must rally behind this initiative. UN leadership The official UN Secretary-General’s Report (SGR) was mandated by a UN General Assembly resolution, unusually adopted by consensus
UN GCNB celebrates SDG Pioneers Night
The UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (GCNB) hosted the inspiring SDG Pioneers Night 2023 on August 14th at Six Seasons Hotel, a press release said on Thursday .This event united industry leaders in driving sustainability for Bangladesh's business landscape, showcasing commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Notable guests included