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World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said, “WHO has faced great difficulty even to reach hospitals in southern Gaza. Heavy fighting has been reported near hospitals in Khan Younis, severely impeding access to health facilities for patients, health workers and supplies.” WHO

At a time when climate change and conflict are fueling greater food insecurity in many developing countries, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) received record-breaking pledges in support of its largest replenishment ever, putting the organization on track to positively impact the lives of millions of rural people across the globe. IFAD

Today marks the admission of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) bonds on the LSE’s Sustainable Bond Market and the first time a United Nations Fund and specialized agency has listed its sustainable bond on the LSE market since the World Bank Group. IFAD

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to India this week to meet children and adolescents, including girls who are bringing about change and innovation in their communities, and young women who have overcome barriers to help close gender gaps. UNICEF

Youth activists, chefs, influencers, and innovators gathered at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, to mark Junior World Food Day and share concrete actions to protect water. Their aim is to achieve a more sustainable and food secure world for future generations. FAO

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has appointed Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden as Goodwill Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP

Actor and advocate Dia Mirza said that with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at halftime, “there is still a significant absence of political will, and without political will, we can't get ahead, and we cannot do all that we need done as fast as it's needed to be done.” UNIFEED

The UN headquarters in New York hosted “Breaking out of the bubble. The Halftime Show”, a special event with musical guests and speakers to inspire audiences to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNIFEED

During the SDG Summit in New York, representatives of the youth, politicians and leaders of international organizations debated what will it take to keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda. UNIFEED

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited Sri Lanka in his role as the UNICEF South Asia Regional Goodwill Ambassador from 6-8 August 2023. UNICEF