The head of the United Nations refugee agency has said he is “deeply worried” by the uncertainty facing thousands of refugees around the world who are in the process of being resettled to the United States after the country suspended its refugee programme last week. According to a news release from the Office of the […]
Speaking at a consultation in preparation for the Commission on Status of Women, a body exclusively dedicated to promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment, a senior United Nations official has called for sustained commitment and leadership to ensure a successful outcome of the Commission. “We are at an important [juncture] in the achievement of […]
The United Nations, the African Union (AU) and regional partners today reiterated their call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in South Sudan and urged the parties to ensure an inclusive political process, both in the proposed National Dialogue and in the implementation of the 2015 peace agreement. Meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis […]
The United Nations agencies dealing with global refugee and migration issues has expressed the hope that the United States will continue its strong leadership role and long tradition of protecting those who are fleeing conflict and persecution. “The needs of refugees and migrants worldwide have never been greater, and the US resettlement programme is one […]
A child is vaccinated during a measles campaign targeting 4.7 million children in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe in northeast Nigeria. Photo: UNICEF Nigeria 26 January 2017 – A major vaccination campaign against a measles outbreak in northeast Nigeria is reaching 4.7 million children, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Security has improved in […]
Stephen O’Brien (centre), Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, arrives in the Security Council Chamber to brief the Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas 26 January 2017 – Senior United Nations relief officials today urged the Security Council to do more to ensure the support of the Syrian Government […]