The escalation of military activity in Rafah threatens to bring humanitarian operations to a standstill.

We know we need additional entry points and every new entry point is a new artery pumping lifeblood into #Gaza , says WFP's Matthew Hollingworth.

The criminalisation of same-sex relationships must end, so must all violence & discrimination against LGBTIQ+ communities.

On the Int'l Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia & every day, let’s commit to building a world of respect, dignity & human rights for all.

Human rights are for everyone – no matter who we are, or whom we love.

Yet, in 70+ countries, discriminatory laws criminalize private, consensual same-sex relationships.

On Int’l Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, let’s take a stand for LGBTIQ+ people everywhere!

'Any assault on Rafah is unacceptable.
It would inflict another surge of pain & misery when we need a surge in life-saving aid.'

António Guterres reiterates his call for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages & unimpeded access for aid in Gaza.
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In Sudan, a devastating war has thrown half the population into a humanitarian freefall. Thousands have been killed & 18 million people are facing the threat of famine.

I urge the int'l community to intensify its push for peace & the warring sides to agree on a lasting ceasefire

Our choices today can either be a breakdown or a breakthrough to a better world.

The Summit of the Future will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to achieve a better tomorrow.

Play your part: join our 1 Million Actions for #OurCommonFuture challenge. un.org/en/actnow/spea…

Ukraine: Nearly 2,000 children have been killed since the full-scale Russian invasion.

Children are #NotATarget .

UNICEF reiterates its call for the protection of children & an immediate ceasefire. unicef.org/press-releases…

The Secretary-General condemns all attacks on UN personnel and calls for a full investigation.

So many of our colleagues and other humanitarians have died, from bombs hitting their homes, or in the line of duty in this terrible war. 💔

These photos are from today. Families and children, returning to UNRWA schools in Khan Younis to seek 'safety' and 'shelter'.

The classrooms are torched. Walls are blown out. There is rubble everywhere.

This situation is unfolding under the world's watch. Enough is enough.

The flames of war in #Sudan are threatening to engulf El Fasher. Reports of intensifying clashes in the city are deeply alarming.

The people of Darfur need more food, not more fighting. The parties must uphold their obligation to keep civilians safe and immediately de-escalate.

“A massive ground attack in Rafah would lead to an epic humanitarian disaster.”

— António Guterres stresses civilians must be protected, and reiterates appeal to Israel & Hamas to reach an agreement to stop the bloodshed and free the hostages.

“These are impossible conditions.”

I condemn the recent attack on UNRWA's Headquarters in East Jerusalem.

Targeting aid workers and humanitarian assets is unacceptable, and must stop.

.Philippe Lazzarini holds one of the most challenging positions in the whole of the @UN.

As head of UNRWA, he's helping to lead the humanitarian response in Gaza.

On Awake At Night, Philippe reflects on the trauma of the past months & the human cost of war. bit.ly/3QIfWal

Two days ago, amid intensified bombardment in Rafah, a World Health Organization (WHO) staff member's home was destroyed due to an airstrike in its vicinity; he was injured, along with his spouse and one child. His 7 year old niece was killed.

We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and loss. Other

Climate hope:

The share of global electricity from renewable energy rose to a record 30% last year as the growth of wind and solar power continued to far exceed that of fossil fuels.

That trend is set to accelerate.
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