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Gaza key Rafah crossings closed - OCHA, UNICEF, OHCHR 07 May 2024
Edited News | OCHA , UNICEF , OHCHR
Summary: Gaza aid choked off by closure of key southern border crossings, leading to deep concerns about humanitarian operations and potential famine. UN agencies warn of deteriorating conditions and the need for access to essential resources. Israel's actions raise human rights concerns.
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Edited News | OHCHR , UNOG
Ravina Shamdasani, UN Human Rights Spokesperson made the following comment on the increased crackdown on journalists in Russia Tuesday at the bi-weekly press briefing in Geneva.
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Press Conferences | OCHA , UNICEF , OHCHR , WHO , UN WOMEN
Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Office of the High-Commissioner for Human Rights.
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Edited News | UNRWA
Amid reports that some Palestinians have begun to leave Rafah ahead of an anticipated Israeli military operation in Gaza’s southernmost city, UN humanitarians on Monday insisted that they had no intention of quitting the vital aid hub.
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Edited News | WHO , OCHA
Summary: UN warns of potential slaughter in Rafah, Gaza, due to Israeli military operation, risking humanitarian disaster and health crisis.
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Press Conferences | WHO , OCHA , UNHCR , IFRC , WMO , FAO
Rolando Gómez, of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS), chaired the hybrid briefing that was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the World Health Organization, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the World Meteorological Organization, the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Food and Agricultural Organization.
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Press Conferences | UNMAS
Update on Mine Action work in Ethiopia, Libya, Mali, occupied Palestinian territory, South Sudan, Sudan, and launching the mine action Standing Capacity based in Brindisi, Italy.