Special Session of the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein 18 May 2018 Mr. President, Appalling recent … Continue reading →
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr. Jamie McGoldrick, today called for urgent support to meet the humanitarian needs of victims of violence in Gaza. “The situation in Gaza is devastating and the crisis is far from over,” said Mr. McGoldrick. “For … Continue reading →
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) spearheads the United Nations’ human rights efforts. We offer leadership, work objectively, educate and take action to empower individuals and assist States in upholding human rights. Its goal is to … Continue reading →
Although international donors pledged more than US$2 billion on 3 April to support the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid to millions of people in Yemen, nevertheless this leaves the 2018 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan nearly $1 billion short of the … Continue reading →
The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) is part of the international emergency response system for sudden-onset emergencies. It is designed to help the United Nations and governments of disaster-affected countries during the first phase of a sudden-onset emergency. … Continue reading →
This page was originally published by UNA-UK. It provides an overview of the UN and includes commentary on the organisation and its work, as well as additional information on the UN’s bodies and activities. The United Nations The UN is an … Continue reading →
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. The abbreviation UNICEF came from its original name: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. UNICEF is part of the UN but receives … Continue reading →
UNAOC aims to improve understanding and cooperation among nations and peoples across culture and to reduce polarization at local and global levels. It helps develop more inclusive societies, in which diversity is experiences as an asset. Vision Statement Guided by … Continue reading →
Criminal justice reform is at the heart of the mandate of the United Nations. Restorative Justice is frequently mentioned as an important way forward, including in post-conflict reconstruction. Below we cite some examples. In 2000, the UN Economic and Social Council … Continue reading →
To mark this season of giving, the Central Emergency Response Fund is featuring a campaign that tells the stories of loss, struggle and survival through a unique version of a famous holiday carol. Sung by Pihcintu, a choir of 32 … Continue reading →