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January 2, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: another wave of escalating violence in Sudan, a statement by the UN Secretary-General on the situation around UNRWA, an appeal by Volker Türk to the Israeli authorities, and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Escalating violence in Sudan
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expressed concern about the impact of escalating violence on Sudan's civilian population, particularly in the Kordofan region and North Darfur state. In South Kordofan state, the humanitarian situation in the besieged towns of Dilling and Kadugli continues to deteriorate: both towns are isolated, supplies are rapidly depleting, and prices for food and other essential goods are skyrocketing. Conflict and instability are also leading to mass displacement.
Statement by the UN Secretary-General on the situation surrounding UNRWA
The UN Secretary-General condemned the Israeli Knesset's adoption of amendments to the law on the cessation of the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). These amendments are aimed at further restricting the agency's ability to operate and fulfill its mandate, he noted. Antonio GuterresMoreover, according to the Secretary-General, they contradict UNRWA's international legal status and must be immediately revoked. The UN chief reiterated his firm support for UNRWA and reminded Israel of its obligations under the UN Charter and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.
Volker Türk's appeal to the Israeli authorities
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called on the Israeli authorities abandon plans to pass legislation that would apply the death penalty exclusively to Palestinians—both in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in Israel. According to Volker Türk, such proposals violate international law on a number of levels. Amendments submitted to the Israeli Knesset would lower the threshold for applying the death penalty. They raise serious concerns among human rights activists due to the discrimination against Palestinians and the violation of their due process rights, as well as other violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). January – Cervical Cancer Awareness MonthWHO experts emphasize that the disease is completely eradicated. This requires that 90 percent of girls be vaccinated, 70 percent of women be screened, and most patients receive necessary treatment. According to the WHO, cervical cancer is most common among women without access to healthcare, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. The highest incidence and mortality rates are found in sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
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