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1 April 2025

Humanitarians work to recover the bodies of 15 first responders killed in their uniforms, who had been driving clearly marked vehicles, when they came under fire by Israeli forces on 23 March near Rafah, southern Gaza.

Gaza aid worker killings: One humanitarian still missing in mass grave

UN humanitarians and partners on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the killing of 15 colleagues on duty in southern Gaza by Israeli forces whose remains were recovered on Sunday from a shallow grave after a week-long rescue operation, noting that one worker is still missing.

Humanitarian Aid

Aftermath of a strike in southern Lebanon in November 2024.

Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint

The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.

Peace and Security

Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif appearing before the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

DR Congo: Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, the Human Rights Council heard on Tuesday.

Human Rights

A caravan full of displaced families fleeing North Darfur's El Fasher in search of safety. Across Sudan, more than 12 million people have been driven from their homes.

Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.

Humanitarian Aid

A boy with autism plays with toy building blocks.

Guterres calls for greater equality and inclusion as world marks Autism Awareness Day

Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies across the globe, they still face significant challenges.

Health

Vendors sell vegetables in a market in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.

UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world's Least Developed Countries

Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world's Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

SDGs

Families in Sagaing, affected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on 28 March, wait for aid as destruction surrounds them.

INTERVIEW: Urgent aid needed as survivors of Myanmar quake struggle amid long-running crisis

As Myanmar reels from a devastating earthquake, the humanitarian situation is growing increasingly dire – entire communities have been reduced to rubble, infrastructure is shattered and tens of thousands remain in urgent need of aid.

Humanitarian Aid

Chinese rescue teams conduct rescue operations in Mandalay, Myanmar.

Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say

As the death toll continues to rise in Myanmar after last Friday's earthquake tragedy, UN humanitarians have been rushing to support severely deprived and traumatized victims, warning that the window for lifesaving response is closing.

Humanitarian Aid