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To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war
The United Nations declared 8 & 9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation to pay tribute to the millions of people who lost their lives in the Second World War, and to remember their sacrifices. As part of the legacy of this historic event, the UN was created to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. Since then, the United Nations continues to play a central role in efforts to settle disputes by peaceful means in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations. The protection of international peace and security remains one of the main pillars of the Organization.
Israeli forces bringing war to the West Bank, warns UN rights office
8 May 2024 — As war rages in Gaza, violations against Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank have also increased substantially, a senior official with the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on...
Nour Shams Palestine refugee camp, that is only 3 kilometers away from the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank after Israeli forces’ operation that lasted more than 55 hours between 18 and 21 AprilNour Shams Palestine refugee camp, that is only 3 kilometers away from the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank after Israeli forces’ operation that lasted more than 55 hours between 18 and 21 AprilNo aid getting into Gaza, says UN aid agency
8 May 2024 — Israeli military manoeuvres and shelling continued in and around eastern Rafah in southern Gaza on Wednesday morning as UN humanitarians stressed that “no fuel or aid” is getting into...
Unprecedented flooding displaces hundreds of thousands across East Africa
8 May 2024 — “Unprecedented and devastating” flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia,...