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The United Nations and the State of Palestine jointly launched an appeal seeking $547 million in funding for 2017 to support the humanitarian needs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

On 15 October 2016, the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Life Skills Education Project, in accordance with the trilateral agreement signed between the ODVV, UNHCR and BAFIA.

Despite appearances and media spin, "migration does not have to be chaotic or seem like an invasion," and as yet another turbulent year for millions of people on the move comes to an end, the...

The United Nations was invited to monitor and assist in the renewed effort to evacuate sick and wounded civilians and opposition fighters from the remaining rebel-held areas of Syria’s war-ravaged...

Bahraini authorities should immediately release the human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, Human Rights Watch said. Rajab’s trial was scheduled to resume on December 15, 2016, on charges that...

The United Nations cultural agency is conducting an inspection of the Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq to assess the overall state of conservation of the site, in particular the extent of damage...

Marking Universal Health Coverage Day, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new data portal to track global access to universal health coverage, including information...

This shocking verdict is another example of Bahrain’s flagrant disregard for the right to freedom of expression

The ceremony opened with the Assembly paying tribute to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his contribution to the work of the UN since 1 January 2006.

Citing human rights violations in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), senior United Nations officials highlighted the need for the Security Council to pay attention to the situation...

Together, let us stand up for someone’s rights. Today, tomorrow, and every day.

The ODVV Presences in the IRCT 10th International Scientific Symposium and General Assembly

The Islamic Republic of Iran has developed the science and technology skills necessary to be a global player in more than oil and gas, but must invest more in innovation to compete effectively in...

Expressing “outrage” at the escalation of violence in Syria, particularly war-battered Aleppo, the General Assembly – the universal body comprising all 193 United Nations Members States – adopted a...

Highlighting the challenges confronting the protection of millions of children, many of whom are separated from their families as they flee wars and persecution, the top United Nations refugee...

Israel's settlement 'legalization bill' would harm prospects for Arab-Israeli peace.

Scenes of chaos at borders last year led to a breakdown in the public’s trust in the capacity of governments to manage the refugee challenge and played into the hands of those who wanted to turn...

United Nations health agencies have delivered critical medicines and medical supplies to treat almost 13,000 people in the Iraqi city of Mosul, where the Government forces have been staging a...

While reiterating its extreme concern about the civilian population in Syria’s war-battered Aleppo, the United Nations refugee agency today said it is also focusing on the rapidly growing shelter...

Destruction of a major water pipeline has left nearly half of the children in the Iraqi battleground city of Mosul cut off from access to clean water, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)...