The Human Rights Office highlights the high risk of abuse and violations faced by these people on their journey to North America
More than 330,000 migrants have crossed El Darien so far this year, one fifth of them children
24/sept./23
In addition to limited access to essential services, children physiologically have more difficulty coping with change and pollution
Children in 98% of African countries are among the most exposed to the effects of climate change
17/sept./23
The Copernicus Climate Change Service warns that August was overall 1.5°C warmer than the pre-industrial average from 1850-1900
The hottest summer ever: record temperatures, melting ice and unhealthy air for 99% of the population
10/sept./23
Two years after the Taliban seized power, the UN Global Education Fund launches a campaign to amplify the voices of Afghan girls and young women
Afghan girls demand their right to education
20/ago./23
On the eve of World Humanitarian Day, the UN reveals that 62 aid workers around the world have lost their lives so far this year, 84 have been injured and 34 have been kidnapped
20 years after the attack on the UN in Iraq, aid workers continue to risk their lives to save others' lives
18/ago./23
Two special rapporteurs condemn "chronic" practice against workers' rights defenders
Venezuela abuses anti-terrorism laws to convict trade unionists, experts say
17/ago./23
On the Mexican side, shelters are overflowing and migrants and refugees are exposed to many risks; while the UN agency highlights the lack of information, medical services and vital assistance on the border, describing the situation as "serious"
UNHCR warns of humanitarian situation on the US-Mexico border
15/ago./23
The first convoy of life-saving assistance since the start of the conflict in Sudan arrived in East Darfur province last week
Without political and development solutions, humanitarian needs continue to grow in Sudan
13/ago./23
The seven-month closure of the route is causing severe shortages of food, medicine and hygiene products among the population
Experts urge Azerbaijan to lift blockade of vital corridor to stop humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh
12/ago./23
Occupational heat stress describes a situation in which it is too hard to work
Heatwaves put workers at risk and reduce productivity
06/ago./23
COVID-19 emergency disrupted immunisation campaigns around the world causing setbacks in vaccine coverage
Childhood vaccination starts to recover globally, but still not at pre-pandemic levels
30/jul./23
Governments can help prevent them by setting up early warning and response systems
Faced with heatwaves, WHO recommends using common sense and staying indoors
29/jul./23