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Daily Wrap 19 June 2024

World News in Brief: Women doing 'inspirational' work in Gaza, huge increase in Haiti displacement, Uyghur rights in China UN aid coordination office (OCHA) said on Wednesday that Gazans continue to be displaced due to active fighting and bombardment. Read more Peace and Security Libya: UN official highlights need for inclusive talks to end stalemate Libyans overwhelmingly desire a political consensus so that credible national elections can be held that will restore legitimacy to national institutions, the deputy head of the UN Support Mission in the country (UNSMIL) said on Wednesday. Read more Peace and Security INTERVIEW: Conflict-related sexual violence, 'one of history's greatest silences' Conflict-related sexual violence is one of history's greatest silences and continues to be chronically underreported, even in a world with a record number of conflicts since World War Two, according to Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict.  Read more Women Honour the strength and courage of refugees, urges UN chief "Conflict, climate chaos and upheaval" have forced more than 120 million people from their homes including 43.5 million who have fled across national borders said the UN Secretary-General in his message for World Refugee Day, marked on Thursday. Read more Migrants and Refugees Independent rights probe highlights Israeli 'destruction and dislocation' tactics in Gaza High-level independent human rights investigators reiterated serious concerns on Wednesday about the legality of the Israeli army's conduct in Gaza and pushed back at claims that their inquiry has done too little to highlight the ongoing ordeal of hostages captured by Palestinian militants. Read more Human Rights Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting the vital role hospital's play in helping survivors heal. Read more Peace and Security Laws of war likely 'consistently violated' in Israeli strikes on Gaza: UN rights office A UN probe into the Israeli military's bombing of Gaza has pointed to the laws of war being "consistently violated" with regard to the use of hugely powerful bombs and an alleged lack of distinction between combatants and civilians, the Organization's human rights chief said on Wednesday. Read more Peace and Security

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