International Human Solidarity Day

In a world buffeted by change and a reality that feels in constant flux, individuals and institutions alike risk losing their bearings. How can we turn turbulence into an opportunity for positive, transformational change. A conversation between: Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy at the United Nations, and Angela Williams, CEO of United Way Worldwide. The event offers a moment to step back, gain perspective, and explore how to harness uncertainty for good. Speakers: Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, United Nations. Angela Williams, CEO, United Way Worldwide. John Gilroy, Chief of Service, Trust Funds and Programmes, UN Office for Partnerships. Watch Making Good in Times of Turbulence! Live Meetings & Events

UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Alessandra Vellucci, Director, UN Information Service, Geneva. Gaza: UN compound demolition, UNRWA operations, and immediate humanitarian needs Mr. Jonathan Fowler for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) (from Amman) reported on UNRWA operations and the storming and demolition of UNRWA's East Jerusalem compound. He stressed that this is a United Nations compound protected by UN privileges and immunities and described the action as "a new level of open and deliberate defiance of international law," with potential implications beyond UNRWA and for the United Nations globally. He recalled that, as recently as October, the International Court of Justice stressed that Israel is obliged to facilitate, not hinder or prevent, UNRWA's operations, and said the latest events fly against that. He rejected assertions that Israeli authorities own or have sovereign rights over the land in Eas...

Introductory press conference with new members of the Commission. Speakers: Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chair of the Commission Florence Mumba, Commissioner Chris Sidoti, Commissioner Watch the Press Conference: Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel! Press Conferences

UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Rolando Gómez, Chief, Press and External Relations Section, UN Information Service Humanitarian response to flooding in southern Mozambique Paola Emerson, Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Mozambique, speaking from Xai-Xai, Mozambique, said more than half a million people had been affected by severe flooding across southern and central Mozambique, particularly in Gaza, Maputo and Sofala provinces, with Gaza Province accounting for nearly two-thirds of those affected. Heavy and sustained rainfall, combined with ongoing dam water releases to prevent structural failure, had caused extensive flooding that continued to worsen. The damage had been widespread, with many homes collapsing after days of rain. Health facilities, roads and other critical infrastructure had also been heavily impacted. Nearly 5,000 kilometres of roads across nine provinces had been damaged, including the main highway linking the capital...

 UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Rolando Gómez, Chief, Press and External Relations Section, UN Information Service Ukraine endures the harshest winter of war this year. Munir Mammadzade, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative in Ukraine, said children in Ukraine were under fire and freezing, enduring the hardest winter of the war. What had been feared for almost four years was now a reality in Ukraine; strikes and increased attacks on infrastructure coupled with extreme sub-zero temperature, down to minus 18 in some parts of the country, was creating an environment of extreme concern. Many of families across the country were enduring days without heating, with children and families in constant survival mode; it was a crisis within a crisis. Previously, humanitarian efforts had been on the frontline areas, but this focus had now shifted to urban areas and the capital. Mr. Mammadzade recounted the story of a woman on the left bank of Kyiv who had no heati...

UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Michele Zaccheo, Chief, UN Radio, TV and Webcast, UN Information Service, Geneva. Ongoing deadly dangers for children in Gaza 90 days into the ceasefire From Gaza City, James Elder for United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), presented the latest situation. More than 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire of early October — roughly one girl or boy killed every day. Bombings and shootings have slowed but not stopped. Severe restrictions on essentials persist, including medical supplies and fuel. The ceasefire enabled progress: expanded primary health services, removal of 1,000 tons of solid waste monthly, distribution of nearly one million thermal blankets and winter clothing kits, repairs to water and sewerage networks, and addition of 70+ nutrition facilities. Education remains critical: 130,000 children in temporary learning spaces, but 700,000 still in need of support. Asked whether the children were killed due to Israeli ...