DRC: Alarming increase in trafficking for sexual exploitation, say experts
Stories & Blogs OHCHRJul 04, 2024(Press Release )UN experts said today they are alarmed by reports of widespread trafficking in persons, particularly for sexual slavery and exploitation, and rising child and forced marriages stemming from conflict and displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting
Stories & Blogs UNJun 27, 2024(Story )The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces “the worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded”, with no less than 14 areas at the highest level of
Officials highlight ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia
Stories & Blogs UNJun 24, 2024(Story )A UN Security Council meeting on Monday detailed Somalia’s “exacerbated” humanitarian needs in the face of climate shocks and ongoing Government efforts to counter the terrorist group, Al-Shabaab.
UN Committee on Migrant Workers publishes findings on Congo, Senegal and Türkiye
Stories & Blogs OHCHRJun 19, 2024(Press Release )The findings contain the Committee’s main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers
UNHCR’s Grandi warns Sudan carnage will force millions more to flee
Stories & Blogs UNHCRJun 19, 2024(Press Release )UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned that without concerted peace efforts, many more people will flee the brutal war in Sudan and into neighbouring countries.
Concerned by Ongoing Conflict in West Africa, Sahel, Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Aimed at Tackling Political, Humanitarian Challenges
Stories & Blogs UNMay 24, 2024(Press Release )‘Members Call on Relevant Stakeholder to Engage Constructively and Fully’ With Secretary-General’s Newly Appointed Special Representative for Region
An entire generation of children in Sudan faces a catastrophe as the war enters its second year
Stories & Blogs UNICEFApr 14, 2024(Press Release )Continued brutal hostilities and potential famine creating ominous conditions for tragic loss of children’s lives
Peace and Politics: Women in Mali Persevere Through Crises
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 03, 2024(Story )If things aren't going well in town, [...] we issue alerts. Because women are afraid. The children are afraid. We get together to discuss and solve any issues so that we can move forward together."
In northern Mozambique, people flee new attacks while others return home
Stories & Blogs UNHCRMar 15, 2024(Story )Amidst renewed violence and displacement, more funding is urgently needed to improve conditions for those forced to flee, and for those returning home.
In Ethiopia, UNHCR’s Grandi urges more support for people fleeing Sudan
Stories & Blogs UNHCRJan 31, 2024(Press Release )With nearly 8 million people displaced by the brutal conflict in Sudan, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has called for urgent and additional support to meet their needs.