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Joseph is one of a growing number of children joining gangs in Haiti, a Caribbean island nation facing overlapping security, humanitarian and governance crises. About 1.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to gang violence and thousands more have died. Robust protections for children in gang-affected communities are highlighted in a […]
Behind the staggering profits lies what the report calls a “litany of abuse,” affecting hundreds of thousands of people from at least 66 countries. Many were lured abroad by promises of legitimate jobs, only to be arrested, beaten and coerced into online fraud. “The treatment individuals receive as part of scam operations is alarming,” the […]
Tom Fletcher will focus on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the world’s youngest country and the escalating protection risks for both civilians and aid workers. Upon arrival, he went straight to Malakal in Upper Nile State, where he met with local communities, their leaders and returnees. He heard firsthand about their needs and the challenges […]
“Guided by science, we can transform AI from a source of uncertainty into a reliable engine for the future Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said. He urged the international community to build a future “where policies are as smart as the technology that aims to drive them.” New expert panel The Secretary-General noted that “AI […]
The big picture The Caribbean country is in the grip of a deepening security, humanitarian and governance crisis. Armed gangs control large parts of the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond, displacing families and limiting access to schools, health care and basic services. Poverty among the most vulnerable families is worsening, and children are increasingly vulnerable to […]
Just returned from a visit to the country UN womenSofia Calltorp, head of Humanitarian Action, told reporters in Geneva of the suffering inflicted on families left without heat, electricity and reliable shelter amid the harsh winter conditions. Sixty-five percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity has been destroyed by targeted attacks. “These energy disruptions are not […]
Pyari Hessa (#07) in action for Jamshedpur FT. Credit: Jamshedpur FC by Diwash Gahatraj (Delhi) Friday February 20, 2026 Inter-Press Office DELHI, Feb 20 (IPS) – Pyari Hessa, 26, combines long shifts as a deputy traffic controller at a steel company in Jamshedpur with evening football training on the same grounds where professionals train. A […]
Thursday February 19, 2026 UN news The UN Security Council is meeting this morning to discuss Sudan as the war approaches its third year and fighting intensifies in multiple regions and civilians face a widening humanitarian catastrophe. Senior UN political and humanitarian officials are expected to brief ministers on a conflict marked by shifting frontlines, […]
Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr Türk said UN news that technology must be governed through a human rights framework that ensures transparency, accountability and inclusivity. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Volker Turk: Artificial intelligence is a technological tool and must be developed based on risk assessments. […]
Damaturu, Yobe State, northeast of Nigeria. Credit: UN Women Opinion by Zuzana Schwidrowski (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) Thursday February 19, 2026 Inter-Press Office ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 19 (IPS) – Africa is home to approximately 160 million adolescent girls between the ages of 10 and 19 (according to 2022 data from the United Nations Population Division). […]
