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HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES
News Stories
Gaza's silent threat
The war in Gaza led to a dire humanitarian condition, profoundly affecting the lives of its 2.2 million people – loss of life, property and desperate need of food, dignified shelter and medical care.
Audio Languages: English, Original
23 April 2024
News Stories
James Eugene McGoldrick (UN Humanitarian Coordinator) on the situation in Gaza
James Eugene McGoldrick of Ireland, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim for Palestine, on the situation in Gaza.
Audio Languages: English, Original
25 March 2024
Press Conferences
Press Conference: Arif Husain (WFP) and Rein Paulsen (FAO) on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis on Gaza
Hybrid Virtual Briefing by Arif Husain, WFP Chief Economist and Rein Paulsen, Director of the FAO Office of Emergencies and Resilience. They will brief on the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis on Gaza.
Audio Languages: English, Original
18 March 2024
News Stories
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Gaza
After almost five months of constant Israeli bombardment and mass displacement in the Palestinian enclave which has left more than 30,000 dead, the UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the prospect of an Israeli ground assault on Rafah would take the nightmare being inflicted on people in Gaza to a new dimension.
Audio Languages: English, Original
29 February 2024
News Stories
Haiti in Crisis: Response Plan
The new United Nations Humanitarian Response Plan for Haiti aims to cover 3.6 million people in 2024. With nearly half of its population experiencing food insecurity, Haiti ranks among the countries most affected by a food crisis. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Haiti, Ulrika Richardson, urges action to fund the Plan while calling for attention to root causes of the severe protection crisis affecting millions of Haitians.
Audio Languages: English, Original
28 February 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
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
News Stories
News Flash: Gaza Al-Amal Hospital Update
Devastated by Israeli attacks, Al-Amal hospital suffered a ceiling collapse forcing the transfer of patients. Medical workers struggle to care for patients while UN relief teams deliver critical food, medical supplies and fuel.
Audio Languages: English, Original
26 February 2024
News Stories
Ukraine - The Path to Peace
As the two-year mark of the full-scale invasion by Russia of Ukraine approaches, the UN Secretary-General outlines the path to peace.
Audio Languages: English, Original
24 February 2024
News & Features
Sigrid Kaag (UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator) on the situation in Gaza
Sigrid Kaag, Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, on the situation in Gaza.
Audio Languages: English
19 February 2024
Press Conferences
Press Conference: OCHA-UNHCR Launch of Sudan Response Plans for 2024
Press conference following the joint launch of the Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and the Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan 2024
Audio Languages: Original, English
7 February 2024
Media Stakeouts
Joint statement delivered by Nathalie Broadhurst (France/Security Council President) on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question- Security Council Media Stakeout
Joint statement delivered by Nathalie Broadhurst, Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, and President of the Security Council for the month of January 2024, on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.
Audio Languages: English, Original
30 January 2024