U.N. Syrian appeal set at more than $4B for humanitarian crisis
Some 16.7 million people need humanitarian aid in Syria, up from 15.3 million a year ago, as its devastating war drags on.
Humanitarians & Peace
Humanitarian action and peace are closely intertwined. Humanitarian organizations alleviate suffering in crisis, while also creating conditions for long-term peace. Through neutral and impartial aid, they help save lives and protect civilians. The international community, led by the U.N. and other organizations, works to bridge the gap between emergency aid and sustainable peacebuilding efforts to rebuild societies shattered by conflict.
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Hunger and starvation menace as warring generals tear apart Sudan
The U.N. Security Council demanded an immediate end to fighting in Sudan during Ramadan, which begins Sunday.
WFP food aid pauses as U.S. blocks another U.N. resolution on Gaza
Aid workers witnessed 'unprecedented levels of desperation,' confirming Gaza’s 'precipitous slide into hunger and disease.'
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Dutch politician takes on challenge of coordinating U.N. aid for Gaza
Sigrid Kaag, a fluent Arabic speaker with extensive Middle East experience, has endured threats of political violence.
U.N. vote shows broad international support for a Gaza war cease-fire
Nations voted 153-10, with 23 abstentions, demanding a cease-fire and expressing 'grave concern' for people suffering.
Cash-strapped U.N. aid appeal falls to $46 billion for 181 million
The U.N.'s global humanitarian appeal for itself and 1,900 partners in 2024 already assumes 40% in unmet needs.
U.S. vetoes U.N. cease-fire bid as Israelis push south into Gaza
Gaza's aid reached a breaking point as Israel fought to destroy Hamas and groups warned Palestinians face starvation.
U.N. chief forces Security Council to address Gaza humanitarian crisis
For the first time since becoming leader of the world body, António Guterres invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter.
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The United Nations and agencies rushed to provide humanitarian aid as Israel and Hamas began a four-day truce.
G-7 urges 'humanitarian pauses' in Gaza to let in desperately needed aid
Medical facilities are running out of supplies and fuel, which Israel hasn't allowed into Gaza for a month now.
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Aid groups call for humanitarian corridor and respect for rules of war
Officials say civilians' basic needs and protections must be upheld in accord with international humanitarian law.
WFP warns funding shortfall will push millions to 'brink of starvation'
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ICRC financial crisis grows with more job cuts as funding shrinks
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