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The ongoing war in Lebanon is upending children’s lives, and in many cases, inflicting severe physical wounds and deep emotional scars.
The United Nations Security Council estimates that a quarter of the world's population, or , live in conflict-affected areas. Delving deeper, the UNDP found that nearly 40 percent of multidimensionally poor people live in countries exposed to violent conflict. These figures crystalize what we know intuitively: conflict drives people and countries into poverty or keeps them there. Right now, violent conflict is at its highest level since the United Nations was founded 80 years ago. To strengthen a global culture of peace and improve the lives of people everywhere, UN Member States have declared 2025 the International Year of ¹ú²úAV and Trust. The General Assembly calls on the international community to redouble efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.
Every dollar you give is providing emergency food and cash assistance to Palestine Refugee families. Your Zakat contribution directly supports eligible Palestine Refugees across our five fields of operation; Gaza, the West Bank including East Jerusalem, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.
reaches the families who need it most, providing them with immediate relief and a chance to live in dignity.
Humanity’s future depends on investing in the machinery of peace, not the machinery of war. Yet global tensions and nuclear threats are rising, and guardrails are eroding. The spread of small arms and light weapons, and advances in technologies such as AI and quantum computing, heighten the dangers. On this International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness (5 March), we urge leaders to strengthen systems to prevent the proliferation, testing and use of deadly weapons and fulfill their disarmament obligations. It's time to turn words into actions for a peaceful future for all.
A fragile has provided temporary relief, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe. Women and girls are urging the international community to ensure lasting peace and continued support from agencies like UNFPA.
Nestor Owomuhangi, UNFPA Representative in Palestine, stresses the need for .
Haiti, grappling with gang violence, economic collapse, and political instability, faces a severe humanitarian crisis, worsened by the influx of deported families and limited resources.
In 2025, we will begin the five-year countdown to the deadline for achieving the Goals and will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement on climate change. These events serve as crucial reminders of the urgent need to accelerate and expand vital development solutions. In November, world leaders will convene at the to invigorate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Throughout the year, various key events and observances will provide opportunities to emphasize interconnected solutions and encourage action. A central theme across many of these events will focus on four key areas with the potential to transform our world: women, finance, artificial intelligence, and peace.
For in Gaza, traditional Christmas celebrations have been overshadowed by war, with Tony Al-Masri reminiscing about past festivities and hoping for peace in 2025.
For thousands of women, the —their murder by partners and family members. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent.
The 16 Days of Activism is an opportunity to revitalize commitments, call for accountability and action from decision-makers, as the world approaches the  – a visionary blueprint for achieving gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights everywhere.
Amid ongoing violence and displacement in Port-au-Prince, communities in sites like Virginie sans Peur and Parc 10 demonstrate remarkable resilience, rebuilding their lives through mutual support and solidarity.
The commit the global community to end all forms of violence against children. The futures of one billion boys and girls hang in the balance.
There is opportunity, and necessity, to accelerate; to deliver a transformative shift on child protection. The first-ever represents an historic moment; to re-imagine a world where all children are safe in their homes, schools, communities and online and make commitments commensurate with the global child protection challenge.
Interview: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for ¹ú²úAV Operations, on the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and continued attacks against UN troops stationed along the so-called 'Blue Line.
At UN Headquarters in New York, Under-Secretary General for ¹ú²úAV Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix discusses issues related to the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and continued attacks against UN troops stationed along the so-called 'Blue Line.' The interview is conducted by the UN's Director of News & Media, Ian Phillips.
Ahlam Salha has been displaced 5 times in #gaza, but her one year old daughter gives her strength. Hear the story of our colleague, an IT specialist from .