News Monitor
The latest humanitarian news headlines from around the world. (Page 1 from 4)
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This brings the total number of schools damaged or destroyed to 2,800 since the escalation of the war in February 2022. As these are only UN-verified incidents, the true number is likely higher.
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This year alone, 4.6 million children in Ukraine are struggling to access education as they endure a fourth academic year under full-scale war.
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Recent months have seen progress towards accountability in Libya, the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Tuesday in a briefing to the UN Security Council.
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October saw the highest number of attacks on energy since the start of the war. There were 177 recorded incidents after 113 in September, making them the two worst months since February 2022.
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Millions in Ukraine have been left without heating, water or basic public services as winter temperatures plunge â and civilian deaths this year have already surpassed the total for 2024, the UN Security Council heard on Thursday.
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With savings exhausted, prices soaring and livelihoods destroyed, millions now face a season where survival depends on others. The Ukrainian Red Cross and the IFRC Network are scaling up efforts.
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The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported large-scale attacks and hostilities in Ukraine over the weekend which caused widespread civilian casualties and disrupted critical services across the country.
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New waves of destruction of Ukraineâs energy system, already stretched to its limit, place millions of people at risk of being left in the cold and dark this winter.
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The UNâs top aid official in Ukraine expressed concern on Friday about âcontinuous attacksâ on energy production sites and distribution facilities.
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Airstrikes and ongoing conflict in Ukraine are leaving civilians â including thousands of children â without homes, power, water and basic services, as humanitarians warn the approaching winter is heightening the risks for communities along the frontlines.
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UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres has welcomed Wednesdayâs advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) saying Israel must allow aid into Gaza.
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As Ukraine enters its fourth winter since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, the United Nations remains committed to providing aid for embattled civilians across the country.
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Russian drones hit a âclearly markedâ UN convoy on Tuesday which was bringing desperately needed aid to a war-torn frontline town in southern Ukraine.
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At least 214 civilians were killed and almost 1,000 injured in Ukraine last month, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission for the country (HRMMU) said on Friday.
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In Ukraine, people across the country have been dealing with the aftermath of a massive Russian bombing raid that lasted into the early hours of Monday, reportedly killing four, including a teenage girl.
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World leaders have thrown their weight behind the first-ever United Nations global political declaration tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health together.
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The UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday itâs important not to lose the âfragile diplomatic momentumâ between Ukraine and Russia â and international mediators â over ending the war. He was briefing ambassadors in back-to-back meetings where calling for ceasefire in Gaza, he said the âday afterâ war ends there, must be anchored in international law, rejecting any âethnic cleansingâ of Palestinians. Our live meetings coverage is below; UN News app users can click here.
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Millions of people in Ukraine are facing cold and energy shortages as the country prepares for a fourth winter under fire.
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A Russian airstrike on a Ukrainian village in the frontline region of Donetsk on Tuesday has reportedly killed more than 20 â including many elderly civilians who were lining up to collect pension payments.
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A baby was among those killed overnight into Sunday during what was reportedly Russiaâs largest aerial assault on Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began in 2022.
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The UN Security Council met in emergency session in New York on Friday afternoon following overnight strikes early on Thursday by Russia on Ukrainian cities including the capital, which left at least 23 dead, including four children. Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav JenÄa told ambassadors that diplomatic momentum towards a possible peace deal was âat risk of rapidly fadingâ if large-scale attacks by Moscow continue. Follow our live meetings coverage below.
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Russiaâs latest deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities overnight including the capital, Kyiv, left four children dead and dozens injured, UN aid agencies reported on Thursday.
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More civilians have been killed and injured in Ukraine following recent hostilities and attacks across the country, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Tuesday in an update.
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Security incidents involving humanitarian workers increased by 50% in the first six months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024 - from 62 to 93 - including three deaths and 34 injuries,
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July saw the highest civilian casualties in Ukraine since May 2022, with 286 people killed and 1,388 injured, according to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country (HRMMU).
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The UN Security Council is meeting on Friday morning to discuss the situation in Ukraine amid mounting concerns over the intensifying hostilities and growing humanitarian needs. Senior UN political affairs and humanitarian officials are expected to brief the Council. Follow our live coverage from UN News, in coordination with UN Meetings Coverage, for updates from the chamber. UN News App users can follow here.
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Russian aerial attacks continue to intensify across Ukraine, exacting a rising toll on civilians and infrastructure, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Friday, warning of mounting humanitarian needs amid faltering donor support.
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As tensions between Houthi rebels in Yemen and Israel escalate, the UN Secretary-General is âdeeply concernedâ about the renewed airstrikes on Hudaydah Port conducted by Israel this Monday, Spokesperson StĂ©phane Dujarric told journalists in New York.
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As years of war in Ukraine have left millions with unreliable heating and limited means to pay rising utility costs, the UN and humanitarian partners launched a $277 million appeal this Thursday to support the most vulnerable people during the coming winter.
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Material deprivation is a stark indicator of poverty and includes a lack of access to nutritious food, appropriate clothing, heating at home, and educational materials, among other essentials.