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UNICEF Reports at Least 3 Million Children at Risk from Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

Posted on 09 July 2024

As the Caribbean grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, concerns mount over the safety and wellbeing of the region’s most vulnerable inhabitants.…
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Taliban Ban on Women Workers Threatens Humanitarian Aid in Afghanistan, Warns UN

Posted on 09 July 2024

At the UN summit in Doha, the Taliban’s recent actions have raised serious concerns about the future of humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The United Nations has warned that the Taliban’s…
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Gaza Ceasefire Plan in Balance as Hamas Proposes Changes

Posted on 19 June 2024

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has revealed that Hamas has proposed numerous changes to a US-backed plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Speaking in Doha…
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Unspeakable Conditions in Gaza: UNRWA Reports One Million Flee Rafah

Posted on 12 June 2024

The United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has reported a mass exodus from Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. Daily bombardments by the Israeli military have led to…
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Press Release: Leadership in an Insecure World: Urgent Need to Increase New Zealand’s Official Development Assistance at the 2024 Budget

Posted on 14 May 2024

The Council for International Development (CID) presented a compelling case to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committees last week at Parliament, urging the New Zealand Government to significantly boost its…
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The Struggle for Aid Access in Sudan Due to Visa Gridlock

Posted on 10 May 2024

In the face of a looming humanitarian crisis in Sudan, international aid organisations are grappling with bureaucratic hurdles that impede their ability to deliver much-needed assistance. Despite the urgent need…
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Closure of Displacement Camps in Northeast Nigeria Sparks New Crisis

Posted on 03 May 2024

In a concerning development from northeast Nigeria, the closure of all eight official displacement camps in Maiduguri has precipitated a new crisis. Over 150,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), who had…
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Urgent Aid Measures Needed Amidst Gaza Crisis

Posted on 22 April 2024

In the wake of escalating tensions and humanitarian needs, the United Nations has intensified its call for increased assistance in Gaza. The UN humanitarian coordinator for the Palestinian territories emphasized…
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Israel’s Campaign Against UNRWA Threatens to Starve Gaza

Posted on 22 April 2024

Israel’s recent actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have raised serious concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. UNRWA,…
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Raising Concerns for Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza

Posted on 09 April 2024

Amidst escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, Israel has unveiled a plan to sidestep United Nations (UN) aid agencies in delivering humanitarian aid to the region. This move has sent…
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