Press releases and statements

I welcome the unity shown today by the members of the Security Council in adopting a resolution demanding a sustained ceasefire of at least 30 days throughout Syria, humanitarian access, and medical...

As delivered For almost seven years now, the people of Syria have faced an onslaught of unspeakable violence. After having seen their homes destroyed, their neighbours killed, their loved ones...

"We are urging an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians... and unfettered humanitarian access to Eastern Ghouta, swift evacuation of sick and injured people and safe passage for civilians wishing to leave,” UN chiefs said.

Thank you Mr. President, My colleagues and I have given you a lot of updates on the situation in eastern Ghouta over the last three months. I want to start today by bringing you some voices directly...

Bangui, le 22 février 2018 - La Secrétaire générale adjointe aux affaires humanitaires et Coordonnatrice adjointe des secours d'urgence, Ursula Mueller, a conclu le 22 février une visite de quatre...

Bangui, 22 February 2018 – Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ursula Mueller, concluded on 22 February a four-day visit to the Central...

The attacks come amidst spiraling violence for the 393,000 people in East Ghouta, who account for 94 per cent of all Syrians living under besiegement today.

Today, the Humanitarian Fund for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt HF) released approximately US $900,000 for health and food support over the next six months to around 140,000 Palestinians,...

Kinshasa 19 février 2018 « Le 17 Février 2018, nous avons perdu deux collègues travailleurs humanitaires tués dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions par des personnes armées non-identifiées. Nos...

Tropical Cyclone Gita, a category 4 cyclone, struck Tonga on 12 and 13 February 2018, causing widespread destruction on the main island of Tongatapu, including the capital of Nuku’alofa, and the...