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Is it the Budgetary Crisis – Or Leadership Crisis – Facing the United Nations – Or Both?
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, February 3 (IPS) - In the month of February 2025, one year ago, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commenced his briefing of the media by announcing that “I want to start by expressing my deep concern about information received in the last 48 hours by UN agencies — as well as many humanitarian and development NGOs — regarding severe cuts in funding by the United States.” He went on to warn that “The consequences will be especially devastating for vulnerable people around the world.”
High Seas Treaty Will Transform Our Fragile Ocean for the Better
- Inter Press Service
AMSTERDAN / LONDON, February 3 (IPS) - “The ocean’s health is humanity’s health”, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in September 2025. He was commenting after the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) [1] finally achieved ratification, going on to call for “a swift, full implementation” from all partners. As of January 17, 2026, the treaty has come into force, meaning the time for implementation is now. What is the High Seas Treaty?
Group of 77 — Representing 134 Nations, Plus China — Protest Funding Cuts for South-South Cooperation
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, February 3 (IPS) - A sharp cut in funding for “South-South Cooperation” (UNOSSC) has triggered a strong protest from the 134-member Group of 77 (G-77), described as the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries within the United Nations.
In Washington, Fletcher presses for action as Sudan war grinds on
- UN News
Sudan is now the world’s most severe humanitarian emergency, the UN’s top relief official warned on Tuesday, urging donors and diplomatic partners to act swiftly as the fighting nears a third year with no end in sight.
World News in Brief: Children at risk in South Sudan, Balochistan attacks, summit backs boost for undersea cable security
- UN News
More than 450,000 children in South Sudan are at risk of acute malnutrition as a surge in violence disrupts health and nutrition services, the UN children’s agency (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
Nearly 40 per cent of cancer cases could be prevented, UN study finds
- UN News
Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.
Rafah reopening offers lifeline for patients, but aid flow still far from enough
- UN News
The partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has allowed a small number of people to leave and return to the Strip – including critically ill patients – but the UN has warned that far more is needed for the crossing to function as a genuine humanitarian lifeline.
Renewed calls for two-State solution amid ‘perilously fragile’ conditions for Palestinians
- UN News
The UN committee mandated to promote Palestinian rights opened its 2026 session on Tuesday with renewed calls for a two-State solution, amid a shaky ceasefire in Gaza and continued settler expansion in the West Bank.
Ukraine: Civilians injured, miners killed, in separate Russian attacks
- UN News
A fresh wave of Russian strikes overnight across Ukraine injured several people and left thousands “without heat in the heart of winter,” the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the country said on Tuesday.
Building healthy bridges towards peace: WHO launches $1 billion appeal
- UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access healthcare.
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