While many developing nations suffered droughts and floods, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted food supply lines.
With more than 4% of the world’s people in need of assistance, the United Nations is seeking a record US$51.5 billion to help the most needy and vulnerable in nearly 70 countries.
Martin Griffiths, the U.N.’s top emergency relief official, on Thursday described the needs as “shockingly high” saying that he expects that this year’s humanitarian emergencies to continue into 2023.
Children's deaths from malnutrition and dehydration show that critical health and social structures have collapsed.
Since the war began, many of UNRWA's elementary and prep schools in Gaza have been used as civilian shelters.
The vote reflects the alarming number of attacks and threats that aid workers face each year around the world.
Food and fuel stocks will run out within days, WFP officials said, and "the threat of famine in Gaza never loomed larger.”
The head of Freedom House called the shooting 'a grim and shocking blow to the American democratic process.'
As NATO summit host, the Biden administration sought to show unity for Ukraine and deflect concern about Trump.
A U.N. report estimates at least 25% of global dust emissions that scatter on land and ocean come from human activities.
Children's deaths from malnutrition and dehydration show that critical health and social structures have collapsed.
