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Daily Wrap 7 April 2025

Myanmar quake: 'I constantly worry – what if another earthquake happens?' Ten days after the catastrophic quake which struck Myanmar, children remain the most vulnerable – losing their homes, their schools, and in many cases, their families. Read more Humanitarian Aid World News in Brief: Syria transition update, healthcare as a human right, more than 2,000 killed and injured in Haiti this year UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, issued a statement on Monday following his latest "extensive discussions" with leader of the caretaker administration in Damascus, Ahmed al-Sharaa.  Read more Peace and Security UN peacekeeping challenged as conflicts and ceasefires grow more complex As ceasefires grow more fragile and conflicts more unpredictable, UN peacekeeping is having to adapt faster amid rising political tensions, disinformation and confusion over mandates. Read more Peace and Security Aid data critical to crisis response threatened by funding cuts The gathering of data which is essential for an effective response during a humanitarian crisis - and can help save lives – is under increasing threat due to global funding cuts, according to the UN's humanitarian coordination office, OCHA.   Read more Humanitarian Aid UN reflects on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.  Read more Peace and Security Ukraine: Mine contamination is lethal legacy of Russia's invasion An estimated 100 million people in more than 60 countries and territories live under the threat of landmines and explosive ordnance – with war-torn Ukraine now the most heavily contaminated country in the world – the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) said on Monday.   Read more Peace and Security With aid blockade into its second month, misery deepens for Gazans Amid the ongoing Israeli aid blockade and bombardment of Gaza, aid teams warned on Monday that civilians trapped there face multiple daily challenges as relief supplies run critically low. Read more Humanitarian Aid

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