Few years on the Earth
A sobering new report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has revealed that over Over 77 percent of Earth’s Land Has Became Drier in Last 30 Years leading up to 2020. This significant increase in aridity is more than a temporary environmental concern; it represents a permanent transformation of global ecosystems, with dire … Read more
A recent UN report Women and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) paints a harrowing picture of the domestic sphere, revealing that the deadliest place for women is their own home. Released on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the report sheds light on the alarming rates of domestic … Read more
The staggering reality of violence against women persists globally, with the United nations shedding light on an unsettling crisis that continues to devastate communities worldwide. According to a recent UN report, an estimated 140 women and girls are killed daily by intimate partners or family members. These findings emphasize that, despite ongoing efforts to combat … Read more
Food aid trucks looted in Gaza reflect the deepening crisis and escalating chaos that has gripped the region. The violent seizure of humanitarian aid—especially on the scale witnessed recently—underscores the desperate situation of civilians caught in the crossfire. The latest incident involving 109 UN aid lorries, where masked gunmen forced drivers to surrender food at … Read more
The ongoing Gaza War conflict has exacted a devastating toll on civilians, with United Nations reports highlighting an alarming pattern of death and destruction. According to a recent UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) report, around 70% of verified fatalities in Gaza over the last year have been women and children, emphasizing what the UN calls … Read more
The Gaza Strip, one of the most densely populated areas in the world, has been the center of numerous conflicts and blockades for decades. The destruction caused by the latest war between Israel and Hamas, which erupted on October 7, 2023, has brought even more devastation to this small strip of land. According to a … Read more
A UN report highlights the staggering reality of multidimensional poverty, revealing that over 1.1 billion people around the world live in acute deprivation. Nearly half of these individuals are found in countries experiencing ongoing conflict, underscoring the profound impact that war and violence have on poverty. The findings provide a sobering look at the challenges … Read more
In a heated escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly called for the immediate withdrawal of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) from southern Lebanon. He addressed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urging the removal of peacekeepers to prevent them from becoming “hostages of Hezbollah.” Netanyahu’s … Read more
The recent UN resolution underscores a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The UN demand Israel end its “unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory” has become a central issue in international diplomacy. This resolution, which passed with 124 votes in favor, 43 abstentions, and 15 opposing votes, including from Israel … Read more