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Daily Wrap 4 March 2025

Gaza's recovery must be built on more than steel and concrete: Guterres The UN Secretary-General on Tuesday stressed that the "true foundation" of recovery and reconstruction in Gaza must be based on a clear and agreed political framework, not just bricks and mortar. Read more Peace and Security UN envoy strongly condemns continuing Israeli attacks inside Syria The UN Special Envoy for Syria on Tuesday condemned ongoing Israeli attacks inside Syrian territory and continuing violations in and around the demilitarised zone created as part of a 1974 ceasefire agreement. Read more Peace and Security Gaza: Deep concern for civilians as aid crossings remain shut UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday that the continued closure of key border crossings into Gaza is putting civilian lives at risk, just as they begin to recover from months of war, deprivation and hunger. Read more Humanitarian Aid Famine looms in Somalia without funding boost, WFP says "The time to step up is now" for the people of Somalia, where drought threatens 1.7 million young children at risk of acute malnutrition, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday. Read more Humanitarian Aid UN deputy chief: Strong food systems can deliver progress for everyone, everywhere In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development, setting the stage for the upcoming fourth UN Food Systems Summit. Read more SDGs Sudan: Children as young as one raped during conflict, UNICEF warns As conflict rages across Sudan, armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children, including some infants as young as one, according to the UN children's agency (UNICEF). Read more Peace and Security Almost 80,000 flee DR Congo amid fighting, sexual violence: UNHCR In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), insecurity and horrific sexual violence have left tens of thousands fleeing across borders with no sign of the exodus stopping, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. Read more Peace and Security 'Rapid expansion' of synthetic drugs reshaping illicit markets, UN anti-narcotics body warns Synthetic drugs are rapidly transforming the global drug trade, fuelling an escalating public health crisis, according to the UN administered International Narcotics Control Board (INCB). Read more Law and Crime Prevention

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