The UN and the Government of Lebanon unveiled a $371.4 million extension of the Lebanon Flash Appeal on Tuesday aiming to provide life-saving assistance to civilians affected by the recent conflict and ongoing humanitarian crisis. Announced at the Grand Serail in Beirut by Deputy Prime Minister Saade el-Shami and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, the appeal […]Lebanon: Appeal for $371.4 million to boost life-saving support
January 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The UN and the Government of Lebanon unveiled a $371.4 million extension of the Lebanon Flash Appeal on Tuesday aiming to provide life-saving assistance to civilians affected by the recent conflict and ongoing humanitarian crisis. Announced at the Grand Serail in Beirut by Deputy Prime Minister Saade el-Shami and UN Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, the appeal […]EBRD improves wastewater services in West Irbid, Jordan
January 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing US$ 30 million in sovereign financing to the Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) to improve wastewater services for around 200,000 habitants of West Irbid in Jordan. The new investment will help to complete the construction of a […]Gaza: ‘Every day without a ceasefire will bring more tragedy’
January 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA again underlined the need for a ceasefire in Gaza in a statement posted on the social media platform X on Thursday. Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stressed that no place and no one in Gaza has been safe since the war […]UNHCR urges greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN refugee agency, UNHCR is deeply alarmed by the ongoing situation in Mozambique, where post-election unrest has forced thousands to flee their homes, including to seek safety in neighbouring countries. The violence comes after the top court in Mozambique confirmed on 23 December that the ruling […]Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion
January 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A new report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) highlights persistent suffering of civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) while Russia continues to expand its control over occupied territories. Covering the period of September to November 2024, the report describes intensified Russian attacks on populated […]Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage
December 31, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The decision by members of congress in Colombia to abolish a law allowing marriages from the age of 14 – with parental consent – has been applauded by UN agencies. In November, following several failed attempts, politicians of all stripes approved a bill to overhaul legislation that […]Sudan conflict: ‘There cannot be a military solution to this war’
December 31, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Sudan’s civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to inflict misery on the country’s population, fuelling a massive humanitarian disaster and driving over 12 million people from their homes. Ramtane Lamamra, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy For Sudan recently travelled to Sudan, where he met senior […]Southeast Asia provides fertile ground for women to benefit from AI
December 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Artificial intelligence or AI technology can help to protect vulnerable women, give women a voice in male-dominated communities and increase training opportunities in Southeast Asia thanks to innovative approaches by United Nations agencies. With AI enabled technology becoming commonplace, the UN System is beginning to take advantage […]Only 3 per cent of UN emergency food aid getting to desperate Gazans
December 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Since October, when Israeli forces launched a ground offensive in northern Gaza, only three per cent of food and water deliveries organized by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) have been permitted to enter areas in northern Gaza. At the end of December, a joint UN convoy […]Gaza is now a graveyard and there’s no escape, say UN aid teams
December 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Hunger, dire living conditions made worse by heavy winter rains and ongoing hostilities continue to endanger people’s lives in Gaza, which has become “a graveyard”, UN humanitarians warned on Friday. “The world is not seeing what’s going on with these people, it’s impossible for families to shelter […]Member States made significant progress in VAT Compliance in 2022, but continued efforts are still needed
December 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Most EU Member States made significant progress in Value-Added Tax (VAT) collection between 2018 and 2022, according to a new report released by the European Commission today. The annual VAT Gap in the EU Report, which measures the difference between theoretically expected VAT revenues […]EBRD and EU provide €3 million loan to NLB Banka AD Podgorica as part of SME Go Green programme
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU),is providing a loan of up to €3 million to NLB Banka AD Podgorica to contribute to the development of Montenegro’s SME sector – mainly for financing small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) . […]Supporting a Serbian housing association through the GEFF programme
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. In the face of soaring energy prices, many households across the Western Balkans are searching for ways to lower their heating and electricity bills. The EBRD is working with local partner banks and donors to provide financing to households and housing associations, supporting investment in energy-saving […]UN Special Envoy continues shuttle diplomacy on Syria
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Special Envoy for Syria travelled to Jordan on Friday for discussions on the tumultuous events that have seen a new transitional authority take charge in Damascus in recent days, with more high-level meetings planned over the weekend. Geir Pedersen is due to confer with Arab […]EP to establish two new standing and two special committees
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Friday, the European Parliament political group leaders have decided on the creation of two new standing committees and two special committees. Responding to citizen’s expectations and reflecting EP priorities for the 10th legislature, European Parliament political group leaders (President Metsola and chairs of […]EBRD and EU support Marsa Maroc to enhance the competitiveness of Moroccan ports
December 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing in Morocco’s maritime sector with a loan of up to MAD 690 million (equivalent to €65 million) to Marsa Maroc SA. The EBRD loan will finance increases in the capacity of the multipurpose terminals at the […]Prologis secures €225 million EIB loan to accelerate solar and energy projects across Europe
December 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate has secured a €225 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its plans to produce electricity from low-carbon sources through solar panels on the roofs of its logistic centres, alongside battery […]Commission and EIB announce new partnership to support investments in the European battery manufacturing value chain
December 4, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are announcing a new partnership to support investments in the EU’s battery manufacturing sector. This partnership will see a €200 million top-up (loan guarantee) to the InvestEU programme from the EU Innovation Fund. It […]€166 million boost to the European Solidarity Corps for youth volunteering in 2025
December 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published the European Solidarity Corps call 2025 which supports the participation of young people in volunteering activities in communities across the EU and beyond. The €166 million budget allocated for 2025 represents a significant increase compared to previous years, due to the recovery […]UN welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
November 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed hope that the agreement “can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing.” […]ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, together with a former Hamas commander, citing allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Judges on the ICC said there were reasonable grounds […]New UN initiative aims to counter climate disinformation
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As the dangers posed by climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, the need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever. To address this, the United Nations, together with the Organization’s education and science agency, UNESCO and the Brazilian government, […]Lebanon: Increased violence is the ‘horrific new normal’ for children, warns UNICEF
November 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Andrea Tenenti, spokesperson for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), told reporters in Geneva that ground clashes inside Lebanon – some of them very close to UNIFIL positions – have become “more violent”. Peacekeepers have witnessed the “shocking” destruction of villages in southern Lebanon along the […]Looming famine in Rakhine signals wider crisis in Myanmar
November 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Up to two million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state face the dire prospect of famine, amid a broader economic collapse and worsening humanitarian crisis triggered by the military’s 2021 overthrow of the democratically elected government. In a report released on Thursday, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) described […]South Sudan: Postponing long-awaited elections ‘a regrettable development’
November 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The decision to extend the transition period in South Sudan once again and postpone long-awaited elections cannot be “business as usual”, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Thursday. Nicholas Haysom updated ambassadors on developments in the world’s youngest country, which was […]Ukraine’s nuclear security situation ‘highly challenging’, warns UN atomic watchdog
November 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the ongoing Russian invasion, the head of the UN atomic energy agency (IAEA) said that safety at the country’s largest nuclear power plant “remains a deep source of concern”. Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) – which is also […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the results of the US presidential election
November 7, 2024 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. I look forward to working with President Trump again to advance a strong transatlantic agenda. The European Union and the United States are more than […]COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted
November 4, 2024 by 2 Comments
This article is published in association with United Nations. The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognising people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as key stewards in conservation efforts. “This is an unprecedented occasion in […]Can the EU’s take on Taiwan from the UN 2758 resolution for One China policy be myopic?
October 30, 2024 by 1 Comment
How many people can discuss about a historic United Nations resolution without reading it? When it comes to the 2758 UN Resolution from 1971 the answer is too many. This time the European Parliament came to issue a press release on that last week. Quite understandably the topic is of significant global importance as it […]‘Lebanon risks falling off a humanitarian cliff’: UN relief coordinator
October 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. The UN Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Thursday urged the international community to push harder for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah warning that the country is on the brink of a humanitarian collapse. Speaking at the International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty held […]Experts demand answers from Russia over award-winning Ukrainian journalist’s death
October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. For more than half a year, the family of award-winning Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna have lived in torment, seeking answers about their daughter’s fate, after she disappeared while reporting from Russian-occupied territory in eastern Ukraine. That’s according to a group of independent UN human rights experts who […]Civilians and peacekeepers at risk, amid escalating Lebanon conflict
October 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A displacement crisis in unfolding in Lebanon, as Israel’s escalating military offensive in the south and the bombing of Beirut continues to drive both Lebanese civilians as well as third country refugees from their homes and shelters, UN agencies warned on Wednesday. Intensified Israeli airstrikes on 23 […]Lebanon war: Essential services in south facing collapse, warns UN
October 17, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. Deadly Israeli airstrikes hit targets across Lebanon on Wednesday, prompting renewed condemnation from top UN negotiators and humanitarians, who warned that essential services in the south of the country are close to collapse. “Today, Israeli airstrikes hit the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, yet again… As the […]
