Tag: conflict
South Sudan: Conflict and climate crisis drives rising hunger |
Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in areas affected by flood, drought and conflict, and some communities are likely to face starvation unless aid is sustained, and climate adaption measures are scaled up. Roughly two-thirds of the population, more than 7.7 million people, will not have enough to eat during the lean season next…
Read MoreUN refugee chief calls for greater focus on climate and conflict factors |
Mr. Grandi expressed hope that these dimensions “will be in clearer focus” at the COP27 UN climate change conference, opening this weekend in Egypt, and at its successor conference in a year’s time. The climate emergency is ravaging resources and creating tensions, including between communities, particularly in already fragile contexts where authorities do not…
Read MoreChildren affected by conflict cannot wait for their education |
ECW offers affected children and youth an opportunity to learn free of cost – in safety and without fear – to grow and reach their full potential. A journey and a dream UNICEF Ethiopia/Eyerusalem Yitna At age nine, Bchiote Moorice fled embattled Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for her safety. At only nine years…
Read MoreBest way to protect children caught in conflict is to ‘champion peace’ |
In presenting the Secretary-General’s report, Virginia Gamba, highlighted current trends, patterns of grave violations, and existing and emerging challenges in “the protection of children used and abused by, in and for armed conflict”. Prolific abuses From South Sudan to Afghanistan and elsewhere, last year the UN verified 23,982 grave violations – over 19,165 of which…
Read MoreThousands of children endure ‘horrific conditions’ in conflict zones: UN report |
The dangers outlined in the report range from conflict escalation, military coups, and takeovers, protracted and new conflicts, as well as violations of international law. Cross-border conflict and intercommunal violence also impacted the protection of children, especially in the Lake Chad Basin and Central Sahel regions. The report highlights almost 24,000 verified grave violations against…
Read MoreSexual violence in conflict ‘terrorizes populations, destroys lives and fractures communities’ |
In his message for the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, commemorated on Sunday, Secretary-General António Guterres also observed that perpetrators rarely face the consequences of their actions. “It is the survivors who carry the burden of stigma and trauma throughout their lives, often doubly brutalized by harmful social norms and victim-blaming”.…
Read MoreOccupation, discrimination driving Israel-Palestine conflict, recurring violence |
The finding comes in the first report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, established last May by the UN Human Rights Council. The Commission said occupation and discrimination are the key root causes of the recurrent tensions, instability, and drawn out nature of the…
Read MoreProtecting civilians from explosive weapons in conflict: 5 things you should know |
The devastating harm caused by explosive weapons falling on population centres has been seen again and again, from Syria to Ethiopia, Myanmar and Iraq. The flood of images coming out of Ukraine have shocked many. On top of the deaths, the use of these weapons is a cause for long-term harm, destroying livelihoods, and vital…
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