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News Stories
Gaza: tent made from 13,000 cans symbolizes lack of fresh food
A tent made from 13,000 cans symbolizes the severe lack of fresh food in Gaza, where malnutrition is rising, especially among children.
Audio Languages: English, Original
4 April 2024
News Stories
UNICEF Spokesperson in Rafah
UN News interviews Mr. James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson, in Rafah.
Audio Languages: English, Original
25 March 2024
Features
From crisis to catastrophe: exposing the stages of famine
Famine isn't inevitable. World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasises the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises. Traditional triggers like drought are being overshadowed by conflict-driven famines, demanding a shift in focus. Early warning systems like the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) are extremely important. The IPC categorises food insecurity levels, allowing intervention at Crisis (IPC 3) before the situation deteriorates.
Audio Languages: English, Original
15 March 2024
News Stories
WHO reaches 3 hospitals in Northern Gaza
The World Health Organization and partners managed to access three hospitals in northern Gaza to deliver fuel, lifesaving medical supplies and treatments for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition.
Audio Languages: English, Original
5 March 2024
News Stories
Gaza: WHO Warns of Grave Health Threats
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that a steep rise in malnutrition among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza Strip poses grave threats to their health. From Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza, Dr. Imad Dardonahr describes the dire situation.
Audio Languages: English, Arabic, Original
1 March 2024
Security Council
Ramesh Rajasingham (OCHA) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict - Security Council, 9560th meeting
Briefing by Ramesh Rajasingham, Director of Coordination, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, during the 9560th meeting of the Security Council.
Audio Languages: English, Original
27 February 2024
Meetings & Events
Global Food and Funding Crisis - SDG Media Zone at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly
Conflict, economic shocks, climate extremes and soaring prices are combining to create a food crisis of unprecedented proportions. As many as 345 million people are facing food insecurity while 45 million children under 5 years of age suffer from acute malnutrition globally. The number of people facing food insecurity continues to increase at a pace that funding is unlikely to match.
Audio Languages: English, Original
18 September 2023
Press Conferences
Climate, South Africa, Mali & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Audio Languages: English
1 September 2023
Press Conferences
Ted Chaiban and Edem Wosornu on the situation of children affected by the conflict in Sudan - Press Conference
Ted Chaiban, UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations and Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy Division, OCHA., briefed reporters on the situation of children affected by the conflict in Sudan, following his recent travel to the country and to the Chad-Sudan border.
Audio Languages: English
4 August 2023
Security Council
Maintenance of International Peace and Security - Security Council, 9392nd Meeting
Open debate in connection with "Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity" under the agenda item "Maintenance of International Peace and Security".
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
3 August 2023
Security Council
(Continued) Maintenance of International Peace and Security - Security Council, 9392nd Meeting
(Continued) Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Insecurity
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
3 August 2023
Press Conferences
Security Council, Syria, Yemen & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Audio Languages: English, Original
30 May 2023