Russia on Thursday reprimanded the head of the U.N. children's agency UNICEF for not providing a "weighty argument for her refusal" to brief the Security Council on children in Gaza - a meeting requested by Russia.
UNICEF remains steadfast in its commitment to reach every child in Syria with the critical support they need. Committed to delivering hope and opportunities, UNICEF will continue working alongside partners to help rebuild lives and create a future where every child can thrive in safety and dignity.
In a rare moment of cautious optimism, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher addressed the Security Council on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza on Thursday, emphasizing the plight of children who have borne the brunt of the conflict.
Russia criticized UNICEF's Executive Director Catherine Russell for not briefing the Security Council on children in Gaza, contrasting it with her briefing on Ukraine. UNICEF explained her absence was due to a scheduling conflict at the World Economic Forum.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee to serve as US ambassador to the United Nations, said Tuesday that she was committed to reforming the international organization — and the US’ financial contributions to it,
The ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza is providing a critical window of relief for Palestinians in the war-torn enclave, as UN agencies ramp up the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance.
The United Nations said Wednesday that it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza following a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so supplies can reach all Palestinians in need.
UNICEF has warned that hundreds of children in Syria continue to suffer the brutal impact of unexploded ordnance
The United Nations warned Wednesday of retaliatory attacks against civilians in Sudan's Al-Jazira state, saying the reports raised "grave concerns about flagrant violations" of international law.
The ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza is providing a critical window of relief for Palestinians in the war-torn enclave, as UN agencies ramp
In a rare moment of cautious optimism, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher addressed the Security Council on the dire humanitarian situation
To address the critical issues in education sector, The Nation Journalism Foundation recently launched a pilot Advocacy Campaign on Bullying at Oduduwa Secondary School, Ladipo Road, Mushin, within Lagos Education District VI, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign against Gender-Based Violence.