As Gaza faces famine-like conditions, large numbers of people reportedly continue to be killed and injured while searching for food, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Friday.
A senior UN official on Friday warned of mounting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions in Ukraine, as a wave of Russian missile and drone strikes this week killed dozens and injured scores across multiple regions – including pregnant women and children.
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Nearly 3.2 million people in the English and Dutch-Speaking Caribbean struggle to get enough to eat, according to the latest Food Security and Livelihoods Survey conducted by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Blended learning, or “blended instruction,” is an educational approach that integrates traditional face-to-face classroom methods with online digital components. This hybrid model leverages the strengths of both physical and virtual learning environments to create a more flexible, engaging, and effective educational experience. In a typical blended learning scenario, students might attend in-person lectures or discussions while also completing interactive activities, assignments, and assessments online. This combination allows educators to personalize instruction and provide resources that accommodate a diverse range of learning styles and paces. A fundamental advantage of blended learning lies in its emphasis on student-centered learning. The online element grants learners greater autonomy over the pace, timing, and even location of their education, which can lead to improved motivation and self-regulation. Meanwhile, in-person sessions foster social interaction, collaboration, and hands-on experience crucial for holistic development. Furthermore, digital platforms used in blended learning often provide immediate feedback and analytics for both students and instructors, enabling more targeted […]
The human rights situation in Haiti remains “extremely worrying,” with 1,520 people killed and 609 injured as a result of armed violence between the beginning of April and the end of June, UN agencies on the ground said in a report released on Friday.
The UN Security Council meets Friday afternoon to discuss the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, where recent attacks have left dozens dead or injured. A senior UN political affairs official is expected to brief on the situation. Follow our live coverage from UN News, in coordination with UN Meetings Coverage, for real-time updates and key developments from the chamber. UN News App users can follow the coverage here.
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Despite Israel’s 27 July announcement of daily military pauses in western Gaza “to improve humanitarian responses,” Israeli forces continued attacks along food convoy routes and near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid sites, according to the UN human rights office in Palestine (OHCHR).
Sub-Saharan Africa has taken a cautious but critical step toward greater health self-reliance as locally produced HIV medicines and diagnostic tests begin reaching national programmes – including, for the first time, procurement of African-made treatment for Mozambique.
Millions of lives have been improved by the mandates assigned to the UN. Yet duplication, fragmentation and outdated tasks are stretching resources and undermining the organization’s ability to deliver for those who need it most. As part of the UN80 Initiative, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has presented a set of proposals to Member States to make the UN more efficient, coherent and impactful.
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