Humanitarians are beacon of hope amidst global turmoil: Guterres

Human suffering continues to worsen against a backdrop of conflict and runaway climate change the UN chief said on Tuesday, calling on countries to step up support for those in need and protect the humanitarians who aid them.

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Humanitarians are beacon of hope amidst global turmoil: Guterres

Türkiye, Syria quake latest: full scale of disaster still unfolding, UN humanitarians warn

07 Feb 2023

The full scale of the multiple earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria is still unfolding, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as they stressed the critical need to step up search and rescue efforts for victims and ensure that lifesaving aid reaches all those who need it.

Syria: Top UN officials appeal to donors to help end ‘shocking’ scale of suffering 

30 Jun 2020

The UN chief called on the world to step up “financial, humanitarian and political commitments”, to help end nearly a decade of brutal conflict and suffering across Syria, in a video message delivered to the fourth Brussels Donor Conference on Tuesday.

Activating ‘citizen mode’ to support democracy from the ground up

Activating ‘citizen mode’ to support democracy from the ground up

04 Jul 2023

Against a backdrop of growing misinformation, political polarization, and a breakdown in trust between citizens and those who govern them, the UN is promoting the direct participation of citizens in decisions that affect them and their communities to rebuild trust in democracy.