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After surviving a , 70-year-old Nadiia found safety, shelter, and healing thanks to UNHCR’s rapid response and .
UN experts warn that the unprecedented destruction in Gaza has left nearly all of the region's one million children suffering from severe psychological trauma and acute food shortages.
UNFPA Deputy Executive Director, Andrew Saberton, stresses that women and girls continue to bear the brunt of the conflict in Lebanon.
As , the humanitarian crisis worsens, but amidst the destruction, stories of resilience and hope still to shine through.
Mines, explosive remnants of war, and improvised explosive devices continue to cause death and injury, especially in situations of armed conflict. On average, one person is killed or injured by such an explosive device every hour. Many of the victims are children. This year's International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April) is themed "Safe Futures Start Here". Building on the Pact of the Future, the UN mine action community stresses the need to fund micro- and quick-impact projects to address the urgent needs of people with physical disabilities affected by conflict.
Digital evidence includes any electronically stored or transmitted information, such as photos, messages, or emails, that can serve as crucial proof in legal investigations.
The ongoing war in Lebanon is upending children’s lives, and in many cases, inflicting severe physical wounds and deep emotional scars.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Security Council estimates that a quarter of the world's population, or , live in conflict-affected areas. Delving deeper, the UNDP found that nearly 40 percent of multidimensionally poor people live in countries exposed to violent conflict. These figures crystalize what we know intuitively: conflict drives people and countries into poverty or keeps them there. Right now, violent conflict is at its highest level since the United Nations was founded 80 years ago. To strengthen a global culture of peace and improve the lives of people everywhere, UN Member States have declared 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust. The General Assembly calls on the international community to redouble efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
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reaches the families who need it most, providing them with immediate relief and a chance to live in dignity.
Humanity’s future depends on investing in the machinery of peace, not the machinery of war. Yet global tensions and nuclear threats are rising, and guardrails are eroding. The spread of small arms and light weapons, and advances in technologies such as AI and quantum computing, heighten the dangers. On this International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness (5 March), we urge leaders to strengthen systems to prevent the proliferation, testing and use of deadly weapons and fulfill their disarmament obligations. It's time to turn words into actions for a peaceful future for all.
A fragile has provided temporary relief, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe. Women and girls are urging the international community to ensure lasting peace and continued support from agencies like UNFPA.
Nestor Owomuhangi, UNFPA Representative in Palestine, stresses the need for .
Haiti, grappling with gang violence, economic collapse, and political instability, faces a severe humanitarian crisis, worsened by the influx of deported families and limited resources.
In 2025, we will begin the five-year countdown to the deadline for achieving the Goals and will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change. These events serve as crucial reminders of the urgent need to accelerate and expand vital development solutions. In November, world leaders will convene at the to invigorate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Throughout the year, various key events and observances will provide opportunities to emphasize interconnected solutions and encourage action. A central theme across many of these events will focus on four key areas with the potential to transform our world: women, finance, artificial intelligence, and peace.
For in Gaza, traditional Christmas celebrations have been overshadowed by war, with Tony Al-Masri reminiscing about past festivities and hoping for peace in 2025.