They were all born elsewhere, part of the roughly 300 million people worldwide who have left their countries of origin whether to learn, work, reunite with family or pursue other opportunities. Migrants contribute to society, including in their homelands, where they send a staggering $1 trillion in remittances each year – eclipsing Official Development Assistance … Read more
With nearly three billion people lacking access to adequate housing worldwide, the global housing crisis has become one of the most urgent human rights challenges, according to UN-Habitatthe UN agency focused on sustainable urban development and housing. More than one billion people live in informal settlements, while over 300 million people experience homelessness across the … Read more
Three people have died and several others have fallen ill aboard the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, prompting a major international public health response involving countries across Europe, Africa and Latin America. The first alert came from the United Kingdom, which notified WHO under International Health Regulations (IHR) of the outbreak after passengers aboard the vessel developed … Read more
The individual, who is male, had been traveling on the Dutch-flagged vessel, the Hondius, at the center of the outbreak. He is being treated in a Zurich hospital after returning to Switzerland and responding to an email from the ship’s operator. “In line with the International Health Regulations (IHR), WHO is working with relevant countries … Read more
WHO is supporting the response, noting that one case of the rodent-borne disease has been confirmed so far and there are five additional suspected cases. Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing. Of the six people affected, three have died and one is currently in intensive care in South Africa. “Medical care and support … Read more
A successful hack against a small Ukrainian software company might not sound like a big deal for the rest of us, but within a year of MEDoc’s servers being breached in 2017, the NotPetya hack had cost businesses around the world more than $10 billion. In the same year, the WannaCry attack hit the UK’s … Read more
“The Secretary General expresses his concern over the medical condition of Ms. Mohammadi and urges the Iranian authorities to ensure that she receives, at the very least, urgent medical care as required by her health condition,” said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric during Monday’s press briefing in New York. Ms. Mohammadi was transferred from prison to … Read more
Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric pointed to the multiple missiles and drones launched at the United Arab Emirates on Monday, which the UAE has blamed on Iran. The strikes reportedly injured three people and sparked a fire at an oil facility in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. The incident comes amid a series of maritime attacks in … Read more
That is a central finding of the new World Migration Report 2026 released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).The report examines how safe and regular migration pathways shape economies, societies, and communities worldwide. IOM‘s flagship publication, produced for over two decades, brings together global data and analysis to help policymakers and the public better … Read more
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating evacuations and risk assessments following the death of three people and multiple suspected infections. One patient remains in intensive care in South Africa. To date, one case has been confirmed after verification in a laboratory, but there are five additional suspected cases among those on board. “This … Read more