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Daily Wrap 31 December 2024

Israel attacks push Gaza healthcare 'to brink of collapse' Israel's pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have pushed the healthcare system to the brink of total collapse, with catastrophic effect on Palestinians' access to health and medical care, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday. Read more Peace and Security WHO continues to urge China to share data five years after COVID-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) this week reflected on COVID-19, and ongoing efforts to understand the disease, five years after its emergence. Read more Health Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion A new report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) highlights persistent suffering of civilians and prisoners of war (POWs) while Russia continues to expand its control over occupied territories.   Read more Human Rights Aid trucks deliver food to northwest Syria Humanitarians continue to respond to needs in Syria as security and logistical conditions permit, the UN said on Tuesday. Read more Humanitarian Aid Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments 2024 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of a UN commitment to protect children from being recruited as soldiers. However, armed groups have increased the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. Read more Peace and Security UNHCR urges greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique The UN refugee agency, UNHCR is deeply alarmed by the ongoing situation in Mozambique, where post-election unrest has forced thousands to flee their homes, including to seek safety in neighbouring countries.  Read more Migrants and Refugees 'Absolutely the wrong path,' Türk warns against Afghanistan's ban on women in NGOs The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep alarm over Afghanistan's recent decision to revoke the licenses of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that continue to employ Afghan women in the country.   Read more Women UNRWA chief renews call for probe into attacks on humanitarians in Gaza The head of the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, UNRWA, issued a fresh call on Tuesday for investigations into the "systematic disregard" for humanitarian workers and humanitarian premises in Gaza.  Read more Humanitarian Aid Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage The decision by members of congress in Colombia to abolish a law allowing marriages from the age of 14 – with parental consent – has been applauded by UN agencies.  Read more Human Rights

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Contracts For Dec. 31, 2024

View Online FOR RELEASE AT 5 PM ET Contracts For Dec. 31, 2024 ARMY Edman Bryan LLC,* Granite Falls, Minnesota, was awarded a $14,926,218 firm-fixed-price contract to convert a portion of a building into an aircraft parts facility. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2026. Fiscal 2025 military construction, defense-wide funds in the amount of $14,926,218 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Nebraska, is the contracting activity (W9128F-25-C-0008).  AIR FORCE URSA Major Technologies Inc., Berthoud, Colorado, was awarded a $7,650,000 firm-fixed-price contract for space launch system propulsion technology. This contract provides for follow-on work to mature advanced liquid rocket engines. Work will be performed in Berthoud, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by May 11, 2027. This contract was a competitive broad agency announcement acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds in the amount of $7,650,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity (FA9300-25-C-6001). *Small business

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