« La Suisse ne s'aligne pour l'instant pas sur ce type de sanction en dehors du contexte strictement ukrainien. »

In the early hours of Wednesday morning in Geneva, countries finalized a draft global agreement aimed at improving how the world prepares for and responds to pandemics, developed after over three years of intergovernmental negotiations under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO).

Today marks two years of war in Sudan — a brutal conflict that’s triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis and humanitarian crisis. The UN and its partners have been on the ground responding and continue to call for peace in the region.

Mafalda, a beloved #Argentine cartoon character visited the United Nations headquarters on Monday, fulfilling her dream of becoming a UN interpreter. Mafalda was created in the 1960's by renowned Argentina cartoonist Joaquin "Quino" Lavado. #UN

2024 is now the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers, reports @jenslaerke.bsky.social from #OCHA. With 281 deaths already recorded, this surpasses last year’s record of 280.

A stark reminder of the risks faced by those who serve others in crises.

#NotaTarget #Humanitarians #UN

Another terrible news from #Lebanon, during the attack on the Lebanese Civil Defense center in Doures village, Baalbek district - at least 12 paramedics were killed.

#ClimateAction is not optional, it’s an imperative - UN Secretary-General at #COP29

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