UN Warns Severe Flooding in Nepal and China Leaves Communities in Crisis
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations is supporting relief efforts after severe flooding in Nepal and China caused deaths, widespread destruction and left people missing. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed condolences to families affected by the disasters, while UN humanitarian partners are working with authorities to assess needs and support emergency response…
UN Secretary-General Race Moves Forward as Candidates Face Member-State Scrutiny
New York, United States (HRNW) – The international race to select the next United Nations Secretary-General is continuing, with candidates participating in formal interactive dialogues as Member States assess their priorities and leadership visions. Among the candidates is Olara Otunnu, nominated by Uganda, who recently participated in an interactive dialogue at UN Headquarters. The selection…
UN Joint Convoy Delivers Vital Aid to Besieged Communities in Sudan
Port Sudan, Sudan (HRNW) – A joint United Nations humanitarian convoy has delivered critical assistance to communities in South Kordofan, where civilians have faced severe humanitarian restrictions and conflict-related needs. The operation involves UNHCR, UNICEF and other UN partners, demonstrating continuing efforts to reach vulnerable populations despite difficult humanitarian access. Support HRNW Support independent human…
WHO and Africa CDC Accelerate Ebola Vaccine Response in DR Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (HRNW) – The WHO and Africa CDC are supporting the deployment of Ebola vaccines following the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s request for vaccine doses. WHO said the allocation of Ervebo vaccines is an important step in strengthening the response to the ongoing outbreak, while health authorities continue working…
Save the Children Warns Attacks on Humanitarian Facilities Are Putting Ukrainian Children at Greater Risk
Kyiv, Ukraine (HRNW): Save the Children has warned that escalating aerial attacks in Ukraine are creating growing dangers for children, humanitarian workers and the infrastructure used to deliver emergency assistance. The organization reported that a guided aerial bomb struck approximately 220 metres from its office in Sumy on 6 August, following a drone strike that…
Human Rights Watch Calls Syria’s First Assad-Era Trials a Crucial Test for Transitional Justice
Damascus, Syria (HRNW): Human Rights Watch has described Syria’s first domestic verdicts concerning crimes committed during the Assad era as an important opportunity for accountability, while warning that major legal and fair-trial reforms are needed if the country’s transitional justice process is to gain credibility. The organization issued its assessment on 23 August 2026. On…
Human Rights Watch Warns Armed Groups Are Increasingly Recruiting Children in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia (HRNW): Human Rights Watch has warned that armed groups in Colombia are increasingly recruiting children, exploiting poverty, social exclusion, violence and barriers to education. In a major report released on 24 August 2026, the organization called on Colombia’s new administration to make child protection a central part of its security and justice policies….
UN Security Council Holds High-Level Briefings on Sudan and Ukraine
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations Security Council is holding two major briefings today, focusing on the situations in Sudan and Ukraine. The Council’s programme lists a Sudan briefing followed by a Ukraine briefing, bringing two of the world’s most serious conflict and humanitarian crises back into the centre of UN diplomacy….
UN Security Council Sanctions Committee Updates ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List
New York, United States (HRNW) – The UN Security Council’s ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee has amended 21 entries on its sanctions list following decisions taken on 18 August. The changes form part of the Council’s continuing work under its sanctions regime targeting individuals and entities associated with terrorism. Support HRNW Support independent human…
WFP Welcomes Pakistan’s First Anticipatory Action Strategy
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed Pakistan’s first Anticipatory Action Strategy, describing it as an important step toward reducing the impact of climate-related disasters. The strategy aims to use forecasts and early financing to trigger assistance before hazards strike, helping protect vulnerable communities, livelihoods and critical assets from…