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Week in Review 28 December 2024

Catch up with our top stories of the week As we round up the last full week of an eventful 2024, the United Nations remains at the forefront of efforts to address urgent global challenges. From responding to the escalating famine in Sudan to tackling the deepening humanitarian emergency in Gaza, where millions face dire conditions amid conflict and cold weather, the UN continues to work tirelessly to alleviate suffering. The UN General Assembly adopted the first-ever global treaty against cybercrime, while UN officials commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami with a renewed call for disaster preparedness. In Haiti, initiatives are focused on providing hope and alternatives to gang violence, and in Syria, UN investigators highlighted the critical need to preserve evidence of international crimes. Stay informed and inspired with our latest updates, stories, audio, and video at UN News. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year 2025!

Sudan's worsening famine: Conflict puts millions at risk Sudan is confronting a widening famine crisis, with widespread starvation, surging acute malnutrition and mass displacement exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation, a UN-backed food security assessment released on Tuesday has found. Read more Humanitarian Aid UN General Assembly adopts milestone cybercrime treaty The General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty aimed at strengthening international cooperation to combat cybercrime and protecting societies from digital threats. Read more Law and Crime Prevention Indian Ocean tsunami anniversary: A call to safeguard future generations On the sombre twentieth anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a disaster that claimed over 230,000 lives across 14 nations, UN officials on Thursday called for a renewed global commitment to safeguard future generations from similar catastrophes. Read more Humanitarian Aid Haiti's destiny 'bright' despite terrifying escalation of violence Offering Haiti's young people alternatives to gang life and strengthening local institutions are key for the Caribbean nation to "reclaim its position as a symbol of hope," according to a senior UN official in the country. Read more Peace and Security In Gaza, a Christmas without a tree For the second year in a row, Christmas arrived for the Christian community in the Gaza Strip without celebrations, as daily life remains a constant struggle. Read more Culture and Education Global solidarity key to future pandemic preparedness, says UN chief In a message commemorating Friday's International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all. Read more Health Gaza: 'Hunger is everywhere', babies die from the cold, airstrike on unarmed journalists condemned Newborns and infants in Gaza have reportedly died of hypothermia, deaths described by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) as preventable. The news comes amid continued Israeli bombardments and an expected further drop in temperatures. Read more Peace and Security Syria: UN investigators call for protecting evidence amid worsening humanitarian crisis The humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to escalate, with millions struggling to access basic resources as fuel shortages and damaged infrastructure hinder relief efforts, the UN reported on Monday. Read more Peace and Security

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