United Nations
Tensions Rise in Baidoa as Thousands Flee Electoral Conflict
Baidoa, Somalia (HRNW) – UN OCHA reported on March 30 that over 45,000 people have fled Baidoa following a high risk of armed confrontation between federal and regional forces. The UN Deputy Special Representative has urged all parties to protect civilians and guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access as cases of acute watery diarrhea rise among the…
International Day of Zero Waste Spotlights Global Food Crisis
Nairobi, Kenya (HRNW) – On March 30, 2026, UN-Habitat and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) marked the International Day of Zero Waste by highlighting the critical link between food waste and the climate emergency. With global food supplies currently strained by regional conflicts, the UN called on governments and businesses to adopt circular economy models…
WHO Reports Surge in Deaths of Lebanese Health Workers
Bint Jbeil, Lebanon (HRNW) – World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that a paramedic was killed in a strike on an ambulance in Bint Jbeil on March 29. This brings the total number of Lebanese health workers killed since early March to over 50. The UN health agency emphasized that the targeting…
UN Establishes Task Force to Secure Strait of Hormuz Aid
New York, USA (HRNW) – On March 30, 2026, the United Nations announced the creation of a specialized maritime task force to restore the flow of fertilizer and humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative, led by UN agencies, aims to mitigate a burgeoning global agricultural crisis following regional maritime disruptions. Meanwhile, the…
UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon Blast
Adchit Al Qusayr, Lebanon (HRNW) – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed that a projectile explosion on Sunday, March 29, 2026, killed an Indonesian peacekeeper and seriously injured another at their position near Adchit Al Qusayr. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the incident, stating that attacks on “blue helmets” may constitute…
UN Opens Emergency Grants for Victims of Torture Worldwide
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture has announced funding support for NGOs assisting victims of torture globally. 🌍 Project Focus Areas Medical assistance Legal aid Rehabilitation services 💰 Funding Size Varies based on project scope 📋 Eligibility Criteria NGOs working directly with victims Human rights organizations 📝 Application Process…
Report Highlights Surge in Human Rights Violations Under Taliban Rule
Kabul (HRNW)- The Taliban regime’s authoritarian policies have pushed Afghanistan into a deep economic, social, and humanitarian crisis, according to a report by Afghan human rights organization Toladari. The report reveals a sharp rise in serious human rights violations, including atrocities against women and minorities. According to the findings, there was a 40.4% increase last…
UN Human Rights Council Passes Landmark Resolution Condemning Iran’s Missile and Drone Attacks
Geneva (HRNW)- The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a landmark resolution condemning Iran’s missile and drone attacks, with support from more than 100 countries. The emergency resolution, requested by Gulf countries and Jordan, strongly criticized Iran for actions deemed violations of international law. The UAE Foreign Ministry expressed strong opposition to Iran’s targeting…
UN Human Rights Council: Debate on Privacy and Counter-Terrorism Ethics
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) — As part of its 61st regular session, the UN Human Rights Council held an interactive dialogue on March 24, 2026, with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy. The debate centered on the misuse of surveillance technologies under the guise of counter-terrorism. Member states and NGOs expressed alarm over “transnational…
UNICEF 2026 Appeal: $7.66 Billion Needed to Reach 73 Million Children in Crisis
New York, United States (HRNW) — On March 24, 2026, UNICEF reiterated its 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children appeal, seeking $7.66 billion to support children living through unprecedented conflict and climate shocks. New data released during the week indicates that while global child mortality has halved since 2000, the pace of progress has slowed by…