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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a significant contribution of JPY 500 million (approximately US$3.3 million) from Japan to provide critical food and nutrition assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, who are facing severe food insecurity due to ongoing conflict and violence.
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The United States remains committed to eradicating sexual violence in conflict globally, with a focus on preventing and holding perpetrators accountable. This commitment stems from President Trump's 2017 signing of the Women, Peace, and Security Act, which guides U.S. work both domestically and internationally. The U.S.
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The plight of aid workers who risk their lives daily to help those in conflict or disaster zones has reached a critical juncture. More than 300 million people worldwide rely on these individuals, yet they suffer increasingly from attacks, and a record high of at least 390 aid workers were
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International aid workers are facing unprecedented levels of violence, with the United Nations reporting that 383 were killed in 2024, a 31% increase from the previous year. The relentless conflicts in Gaza and Sudan have claimed the lives of 181 humanitarian workers and 60 people, respectively, with state actors being
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The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concern over the rising number of aid worker fatalities in conflict areas, with 383 workers killed in 2024, a 31% increase from the previous year. According to the UN, 181 aid workers lost their lives in Gaza, while 60 others died in Sudan,
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As the world observes World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has delivered a scathing indictment of international inaction, citing a 31% rise in aid worker killings worldwide last year, with nearly half of those victims occurring in Gaza. The UN's Aid Worker Security Database
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan welcomes a critical €13 million contribution (US$15 million) from the European Union to support half a million vulnerable people for three months with emergency assistance. WFP will provide 2,500 metric tons of food to families suffering from acute hunger,
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The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, where escalating violence, political deadlock, and a deepening humanitarian crisis have put the country at a critical juncture. The renewed clashes between government and opposition forces, the arrest and detention of opposition leaders, and the stalling
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Humanitarian workers are the last line of defense for over 300 million people caught in conflict or disaster, yet funding for their lifesaving work is dwindling. Last year, a record 390 aid workers were killed, with attacks taking place in Gaza, Sudan, and Myanmar. The international community has pledged action
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The Republic of Cyprus has underscored its opposition to the Memorandum of Understanding between Turkey and Libya, citing non-compliance with international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). In a letter to the United Nations, Cyprus emphasizes that the Memorandum does not produce any
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Nepal has made a groundbreaking achievement by eliminating rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable milestone celebrated by the World Health Organization (WHO). This victory comes after a decade-long effort to introduce safe and cost-effective vaccines via a nationwide immunization program, beginning with a campaign targeting children aged nine
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KC Concepcion has reaffirmed her commitment to raising awareness about hunger and mobilizing support for food security as the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Goodwill Ambassador. Concepcion initially took on the role in 2008, becoming the first Filipino to hold this distinction, and has since been involved in various
