"WOMEN"

A peace sensitization campaign targeting illegally armed cattle owners in camps has begun in parts of South Sudan, in a collaborative effort between the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and local authorities. UNMISS

The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) reported that “a group of armed members of the Misseriya community attacked a Dinka community in the Kolom area, north-west of Abyei town, yesterday, killing at least 32 people, including women and children, and wounding dozens.” UNIFEED

In laying his priorities for the year ahead, UN chief António Guterres identified “four horsemen” which endanger progress in the 21st century and could “jeopardize every aspect of our shared future.” UNIFEED

United Nations Humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock today visited the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, home to over 76,000 women, children and men. During his visit, he met with Syrian families and aid agencies working in the camp. OCHA

Economic and Social Council fills Vacancies in UN-Women Executive Board, elects four additional members to Refugee Agency Committee.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned the continued killing and displacement of civilians in north-western Syria despite the announcement of a ceasefire nearly a week ago. UNTV CH

The top UN official for the Horn of Africa, Parfait Onanga- Anyanga, left Somalia expressing hope for the country’s progress as it enters a pivotal year on various fronts of development. UNSOM

As violence in northwest Syria and displacement continue, children and families’ needs are growing more acute by the day. As temperatures continue to drop, the newly-displaced families are facing a harsh winter, living in extremely basic conditions and struggling to keep their children warm. UNICEF

Nearly 1,000 migrants, including more than two hundred women and children, have been returned to Libyan shores since the beginning of the year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said today. UNTV CH

A UN Spokesperson said, “the humanitarian operation in Yemen remains the largest in the world with 24 million people - about the 80 per cent of the population - in need of life-saving support.” UNIFEED