Global Issues
News headlines for “International Criminal Court”, page 39
Hunger Is Ravaging the Bodies of Syrian Children, Stunting Their Growth
- Inter Press Service
IDLIB, Syria, Oct 23 (IPS) - Children in northern Syria are suffering from hunger, illness, and malnutrition as a result of poverty, poor living conditions for most families, and the collapse of purchasing power amid the soaring prices of all essential food commodities. Displacement and a lack of job opportunities make this worse.
69 Years of Development in Gaza Erased by Israel-Hamas War
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 23 (IPS) - The second of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has yielded relative success, as so far more than 420,000 children have been vaccinated since the second round of immunizations began one week prior. This exception stands out as the uptick in airstrikes and sustained blockages of aid give humanitarian organizations cause for concern for the deterioration of Gaza, especially in the north.
UN Announces Embargo on Arms in Haiti
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 22 (IPS) - On October 19, the United Nations (UN) Security Council unanimously voted to expand an arms embargo in an effort to combat the high levels of gang violence that plagues Haiti. Armed groups have taken control of the majority of Port-Au-Prince, the nation's capital, leading to numerous clashes with the local police. Humanitarian organizations hope that this embargo will prevent Haitian gangs from accessing illicit weapons and munitions unchecked.
Aid Blockades Signal Trouble for Gaza Ahead of Winter
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 21 (IPS) - On October 15, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the beginning of the second round of Gaza's polio vaccination campaign. Over the last week, the Palestinian Ministry of Health, in partnership with WHO, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), has managed to vaccinate over 181,000 children under the age of ten in Gaza.
Attacks on Aid Personnel in Lebanon Impede Relief Efforts
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 18 (IPS) - In the midst of Israel's ground incursion of southern Lebanon, frequent airstrikes have demolished civilian infrastructure, which is only contributing to the increasing rates of civilian casualties and displacement. Humanitarian organizations fear that conditions in Lebanon will soon resemble those of Gaza if a ceasefire isn't reached soon.
Mortality in the Gaza-Israel War
- Inter Press Service
PORTLAND, USA, Oct 17 (IPS) - Following the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas-led militants, Israel's response has led to unprecedented high mortality levels in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian death toll over the twelve month period is believed to be among the highest such civilian casualty rates in the 21st century.
Civil Society Fights Against Budget Cuts Amid Calls for “Aid” Reform
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Oct 16 (IPS) - Sarah Strack is Forus DirectorMultiple conflicts, the climate emergency and other crises are destabilising many parts of the world and intensifying the strain on the resources needed to finance the global sustainable development agenda. Amid these challenges, data from 2023, shows that Official Development Assistance (ODA) reached a record-breaking US$223.7 billion, up from US$211 billion the previous year, according to Eurodad.
The Health of Gaza is Dependent on Humanitarian Pause
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 16 (IPS) - The next round of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, a major undertaking for health partners, began on October 14, as continuous attacks and strains whittle down the healthcare and humanitarian systems.
World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
- Inter Press Service
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Oct 15 (IPS) - World Food Day 2024. High levels of hunger will continue for another 136 years in many developing countries, according to a new report assessing global hunger.
Continued Airstrikes Threaten Civilians and Aid Workers in Lebanon
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 15 (IPS) - As Israel continues its siege on the southern borders of Lebanon, concerns among humanitarian organizations grow as the frequency of attacks rise. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health reports that approximately 2,169 people have been killed and over 10,212 have been injured in the past year. Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza, has described this conflict as one of the deadliest in recent memory.
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