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UNICEF appeals for support for children affected by Türkiye earthquakes

·February 25, 2023·3 min read

Afshan Khan, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, briefed journalists in Geneva on her recent visit to the region, where she saw first-hand some of the destruction. “Children in Türkiye are at risk of developing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder; they need to be able to resume...

Ukraine: UN appeals for $5.6 billion to help millions affected by relentless conflict

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·February 15, 2023·4 min read

The situation for many in Ukraine remains desperate, amid “relentless” shelling of civilian targets and infrastructure, the UN’s Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, told journalists in Geneva. Humanitarian funding is needed to continue supporting lifesaving aid convoy deliveries to communities on the front line, “into areas of great danger and...

UN rights chief appeals for Israelis and Palestinians to end ‘illogic of escalation’

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·February 4, 2023·2 min read

“Rather than doubling down on failed approaches of violence and coercion that have singularly failed in the past, I urge everyone involved to step out of the illogic of escalation that has only ended in dead bodies, shattered lives and utter despair,” he said in a statement. Record killings...

UN rights chief appeals for end to arbitrary detention

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·January 4, 2023·1 min read

“At the start of this year – the 75th anniversary year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – I call on governments and all detaining authorities, globally, to amnesty, pardon or simply release all those detained for exercising their rights,” he said in a statement. “Reach into your hearts, review their cases,...

WHO’s Tedros recaps challenging year, appeals for more information on COVID spread in China

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·December 25, 2022·1 min read

To make a comprehensive risk assessment of the situation on the ground, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu told journalists at a regular briefing in Geneva that WHO needs more detailed information on disease severity, hospital admissions and requirements for ICU support. “WHO is supporting China to focus its efforts on vaccinating people at...

South Sudan: UN rights chief appeals for end to ‘senseless violence’ in Upper Nile state

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·December 14, 2022·2 min read

In a statement, Mr. Türk said he was appalled by attacks against civilians by armed elements amid a surge in violence, urging the authorities and community leaders to act urgently to end the bloodshed. Over the past four months, at least 166 civilians have been killed, and 237 injured, as...

UN reproductive health agency appeals for $1.2 billion to support crisis-affected women and girls

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·December 14, 2022·2 min read

The 2023 Humanitarian Action Overview is UNFPA’s largest appeal ever and includes $289 million in Afghanistan, $70 million in Ukraine, $62 million in Somalia, and $23 million in Haiti. As the world faces multiple, intersecting crises, the agency calls for predictable and flexible humanitarian funding to save lives and ensure...

UN appeals for record $51.5 billion to help 230 million on the brink in 2023

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·December 1, 2022·4 min read

The size of the appeal – 25 per cent higher than this year’s – reflects the fact that the total number in need is 65 million more than in 2022, the UN and partner organizations noted. ‘Shockingly high’ Needs are “shockingly high”, the UN’s top emergency relief official, Martin Griffiths, said,...

Philippines: Top rights expert appeals to President Marcos over Maria Ressa conviction |

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·July 18, 2022·2 min read

Ms. Ressa, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for her work defending freedom of expression as a co-founder of independent news outlet Rappler, was convicted of “cyber libel” in 2020. It followed publication of an article on alleged corruption involving the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court...