UN News Daily Wrap May 10, 2022

 

UN launches joint appeal for Syria: ‘Apathy is not an option’ As Syria begins 12 years of conflict amidst soaring humanitarian needs, UN agency heads launched during a European Union conference on Tuesday, a joint appeal for $10.5 billion. Read more » Humanitarian Aid

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Daily Wrap 10 May 2022

Moldovans open their borders, homes and hearts – UN chief On the second day of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ visit to Chisinau, he drew attention to a migration crisis without refugee camps, as 95 per cent of Ukrainians are living with Moldovan families. Read more » Migrants and Refugees Ecuador: Latest prison riot highlights need for criminal justice reform The latest deadly prison violence in Ecuador has again highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive reform of the country’s criminal justice system, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.  Read more » Human Rights Human rights must be ‘front and centre’ in the fight against terrorism: Guterres Responses to terrorism must be anchored in the rule of law, human rights, and gender equality to ensure their effectiveness, Secretary-General António Guterres told a UN-backed counter-terrorism meeting that opened in Málaga, Spain, on Tuesday.  Read more » Peace and Security UN launches joint appeal for Syria: ‘Apathy is not an option’ As Syria begins 12 years of conflict amidst soaring humanitarian needs, UN agency heads launched during a European Union conference on Tuesday, a joint appeal for $10.5 billion. Read more » Humanitarian Aid WHO calls for greater regulation of cross-border alcohol marketing Alcohol is increasingly being marketed across borders, with young people and heavy drinkers particularly targeted, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report on Tuesday that calls for more effective regulation.   Read more » Health Ukraine: UN rights office probe spotlights harrowing plight of civilians   Almost 76 days since Russia invaded Ukraine, countless civilians remain caught up in the horror and destruction of war, UN rights investigators said on Tuesday.  Read more » Human Rights

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