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With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director

In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament.  At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

A serious humanitarian crisis

A serious humanitarian crisis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Israel proposes Palestinian-run ‘humanitarian pockets’ in Gaza

Israel plan 'humanitarian pockets' in districts of the Gaza Strip from which Hamas has been expelled, but that their ultimate success would hinge on Israel achieving its goal of destroying the Islamist faction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Israel-Gaza conflict: Over 100 casualties reported near Gaza aid convoy

The Daily Guardian- In a tragic turn of events, at least 112 Palestinians were killed and 760 injured as they attempted to access aid in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Speaking up for survivors of human trafficking: Victoria Nyanjura s story

The UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking (UNVTF) provides humanitarian, legal and financial aid to victims of trafficking in persons through the awarding of grants to civil society organizations. Victoria Nyanjura was recently elected as Chair of the UNVTF and is the first-ever survivor of human traffi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Gaza: Starving children should be ‘an alarm like no other’, says UN

The United Nations on Tuesday called on the international community to “flood” Gaza with aid amid reports that children are dying of starvation in the war-torn territory. “With children starting … to die from starvation, that should be an alarm like no other,” Jens Laerke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency, told reporters in Geneva......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Israeli forces intensify strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza

Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe if Israel follows through on its threat to enter Rafah, one of the last remaining areas of the Gaza Strip that its troops have not moved into during its ground offensive.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Gaza: Suspending UNRWA Aid Risks Hastening Famine

(New York) - Governments should continue funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), given its vital role in averting a humanitarian catastrophe and the risk of famine in the Gaza Strip, while the agency investigates allegations that 12 of its staff were involved in the Hamas-led October 7.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

LGU gives aid to families of Davao de Oro landslide fatalities

he municipal government of Moncayo in Davao de Oro province has provided initial humanitarian support to the families of the seven individuals who perished in a landslide on Thursday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Hugpong expels members over ‘conflict’

The Hugpong ng Pagbabago has expelled some of its members, citing “conflict with core principles and policies.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Market plunges deeper amid Middle East conflict

The stock market plunged deeper in the red yesterday on concerns over the escalating conflict in the Middle East......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal

Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Marcos: PH avoiding conflict amid China’s rising threats

President Marcos said on Wednesday that the Philippines will strive to avoid provoking China while addressing its increasing threat in the South China Sea. However, Manila intends to assert its sovereign rights more assertively in the disputed waters. Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between defending maritime rights and preventing conflict in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Marcos: Philippines not provoking conflict, poking the bear with China

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines was not deliberately provoking conflict or acting under the command of the United States in its efforts to assert its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Local museum seeking memorabilia from WWII Philippines conflict - Paso Robles Daily News

The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is appealing to the public for assistance in gathering artifacts, photos, and stories related to the Philippines conflict [].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Soriano: Sibling conflict: Unraveling the Adidas-Puma rivalry

Soriano: Sibling conflict: Unraveling the Adidas-Puma rivalry.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Single mistake can trigger SCS conflict – Marcos

A single mistake or a misunderstood move could lead to a conflict in the South China Sea, President Marcos said, as he expressed support for efforts to maintain peace in the disputed area while easing up the rhetoric of parties involved in the maritime row......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

NBI-Bacolod denies conflict among agents

NBI-Bacolod denies conflict among agents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Sudan Conflict Fuels World s Largest Internal Displacement

Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced internally-two-thirds since the conflict broke out in April 2023. Sudan now has the highest rate of internal displacement in the world, even surpassing Syria's 7.2.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024