News Monitor
The latest humanitarian news headlines from around the world. (Page 1 from 4)
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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 itās important not to lose the āfragile diplomatic momentumā between Ukraine and Russia ā and international mediators ā over ending the war. He was briefing ambassadors in back-to-back meetings where calling for ceasefire in Gaza, he said the āday afterā war ends there, must be anchored in international law, rejecting any āethnic cleansingā 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 ā 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 Russiaās 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 āat risk of rapidly fadingā if large-scale attacks by Moscow continue. Follow our live meetings coverage below.
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Russiaās 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 ādeeply concernedā about the renewed airstrikes on Hudaydah Port conducted by Israel this Monday, Spokesperson StĆ©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.
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As relentless attacks continue to damage homes and communities across Ukraine, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has now helped repair over 40,000 war-damaged homes ā marking a major step in helping displaced families return and recover.
Threefold increase in the number of children killed or injured in Ukraine over the past three months
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Latest UN-verified data reveals a significant rise in child casualties, as well as evolving risks for children that merge online influence with deadly offline impacts.
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The UN Security Council met on Friday to discuss the situation in Ukraine, where intensified fighting continues, affecting new areas and prompting further displacement.
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From January to April 2025, more than 220 children have been killed or injured in attacks ā approximately 40 per cent higher than the number of child casualties reported during the same period last year.
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With at least 209 civilians killed and 1,146 injured, April became the deadliest month for Ukraineās civilians, and the month with the highest number of overall civilian casualties, since September 2024.
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The UN political affairs chief underscored the urgent need for a ceasefire in Ukraine in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday.
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As Ukrainian cities struggle to recover from this weekās deadly missile and drone strikes, frontline areas remain under relentless attack, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Friday, warning of ongoing displacement and deepening humanitarian needs.
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Grim details continued to emerge on Thursday in the aftermath of a wave of Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital and other cities overnight, with early reports indicating that at least nine people were killed and dozens injured.
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The missile reportedly struck a busy street in the city centre, damaging residential buildings, an educational facility and civilian vehicles ā including a public bus.
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With at least 164 people killed and 910 injured, the number of civilian casualties in March was 50 per cent higher than in February, and more than 70 per cent higher than the same period last year.
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Nearly 13 million people in Ukraine urgently need humanitarian aid as displacement, psychological trauma and the destruction of essential services continues to take a devastating toll, the UN relief chief warned on Tuesday.
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The United Nations on Wednesday welcomed recent diplomatic talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Saudi Arabia, calling an agreement on freedom of navigation and security in the Black Sea a crucial step for global food security.
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Death, injury and lasting family separation are among the traumatic events that have upended the lives of Ukraineās children in the three years, according to a new report from UN Human Rights Office.
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UN chief AntĆ³nio Guterres on Thursday hailed positive announcements from the White House, Kremlin and Kyiv aimed at stopping crippling attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia, linked to Russiaās full-scale invasion of its neighbour.