"DISABILITY"

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “WHO welcomes the extension of the humanitarian pause in the conflict in Gaza, and the release of hostages and prisoners by both sides, the pause has enabled WHO to increase deliveries of medical supplies in Gaza, and to transfer patients from Al-Shifa hospital to other hospitals south of the Wadi Gaza.” WHO

Wrapping up her second visit to the Horn of Africa country, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia highlighted the interlinkages of human rights and other developments in the country. UNSOM

The head of UN peacekeeping Jean-Pierre Lacroix saluted the service and dedication of women and men police officers deployed in the UN peace operations, who work “relentlessly to serve communities in increasingly challenging contexts.” UNIFEED

UNICEF is calling for an immediate humanitarian pause to alleviate the suffering and prevent a desperate situation from becoming catastrophic. UNICEF

The Chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, Epsy Campbell Barr, said that a new report “highlights that people of African descent around the world continue to be victims of systemic racial discrimination and receive racialized attacks.” UNIFEED

Marking the recent United Nations Day, the UN top officials in Somalia reaffirmed their support for the Somali government and people as the country continues with its state- and peacebuilding efforts. UNSOM

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) lauched an urgent appeal for $14.4 million to scale up its assistance for those affected by the tragic recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan. UNHCR

A global UN survey on how persons with disabilities are prepared to cope with disasters reveals severe lack of progress since analysis a decade ago. UNDRR / PRACTICAL ACTION

Humanitarian organizations are seeking urgent support to step up the response for over 100,000 refugees in Armenia to ensure short term as well as medium to long term needs are met. UNHCR

The humanitarian response to the Karabakh crisis continued apace today as UN agencies and partners warned of urgent health needs among the more than 100,000 refugees left the Region for neighbouring Armenia. UNTV CH