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Ceasefire and starvation - António Guterres, UN Secretary-General ahead of the six-month mark since 7 October
As the 6-month mark since the October 7th attacks on Israel approaches, Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the situation in Gaza at the Media Stakeout.
Audio Languages: English, Original
5 April 2024
News Stories
Hunger and collective punishment - António Guterres, UN Secretary-General ahead of the six-month mark since 7 October
As the 6-month mark since the October 7th attacks on Israel approaches, Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the situation in Gaza at the Media Stakeout.
Audio Languages: English, Original
5 April 2024
Meetings & Events
Achievements in Food Security: India's Strides Towards Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger. This event will showcase India's proactive measures and successes in ensuring food security and nutrition, highlighting the nation's dedication to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals.
Audio Languages: English, Original
2 April 2024
News Stories
Episode 2: What is Famine?
World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises.
Audio Languages: English, Original
26 March 2024
News Stories
Episode 1: What is Famine?
World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises.
Audio Languages: English, Original
26 March 2024
News Stories
Episode 3: What is Famine?
World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasizes the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises.
Audio Languages: English, Original
26 March 2024
News Stories
Gaza: hunger affecting medical workers
At Al-Aqsa Hospital in Central Gaza, the on-going hunger crisis is also affecting doctors and other hospital staff. The latest analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) partnership released on Monday (18 March) warns that the situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with northern Gaza facing imminent famine and the rest of the Strip at risk as well.
Audio Languages: Arabic, English, Original
20 March 2024
Media Stakeouts
António Guterres (Secretary-General) on food insecurity in Gaza- Security Council Media Stakeout
Comments to the media by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on the latest report on food insecurity in Gaza.
Audio Languages: English, Original
18 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
Meetings & Events
Round Table on SDG 2 - Regional Forum 2024
SDG 2 Zero Hunger - Healthy and sustainable diets: enhancing the sustainability of food systems in the face of climate change impacts
Audio Languages: English, French, Russian, Original
14 March 2024
Press Conferences
Geneva Press Briefing: HRC, OHCHR, UNICEF, UNHCR, IFRC, FAO, UNCTAD
UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Rolando Gómez, Chief, Press and External Relations Section, UN Information Service
Audio Languages: English, Original
8 March 2024
Security Council
Carl Skau (WFP) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict - Security Council, 9560th meeting
Briefing by Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director, United Nations World Food Programme, on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, during the 9560th meeting of the Security Council.
Audio Languages: English, Original
27 February 2024