"EARTHQUAKES"

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said one month after a series of earthquakes hit Papua New Guinea, children are still in shock and suffering significant trauma and stress which could have negative consequences to their long-term well-being. UNICEF

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said over half a million people are affected in Papua New Guinea (PNG) after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit the country on 26 February this year. UNICEF

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake destroyed hundreds of buildings in Mexico City, where many damaged structures still stand. The IAEA briefed Mexican experts about using non-destructive testing techniques to examine whether the buildings are still safe. IAEA

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The United Nations (UN) launched a record annual humanitarian appeal of USD 22.5 billion to donors aiming to reach the needs of 91 million people with assistance in 2018. UNTV CH