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March 11, 2026 UN
The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the UN Security Council discussed the sharp escalation of the situation in Lebanon, the overnight attacks in Ukraine, the UN launched a new fundraising campaign to help 87 million people, and about two-thirds of children worldwide report an increase in cyberbullying.
UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon
On Wednesday morning, the Security Council held a meeting at UN Headquarters to discuss the situation in Lebanon, which has escalated since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Hezbollah militants attacked Israel on March 2, drawing Lebanon into a new war. France, supported by several other countries, requested the emergency meeting. Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo stated in her address that escalating the conflict would benefit no one. To prevent further loss of life and create conditions for constructive political dialogue, she emphasized, it is necessary to end the violence.
New shelling of Ukraine
On the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, attacks across Ukraine killed and wounded civilians, damaging residential buildings, educational institutions, and energy infrastructure, the UN press service reported, citing Ukrainian authorities. As of this morning, parts of the Dnipro, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions remained without power. Also today, a drone strike on a public bus in Kherson reportedly injured more than ten civilians. Evacuation operations continue for civilians from frontline areas—440 people fled several towns in the Donetsk region yesterday. The UN and partners are providing assistance.
87 Million Lives Campaign
During a press conference in Geneva, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher launched a fundraising campaign to provide life-saving assistance to 87 million people worldwide. $23 billion is needed for this purpose. According to Fletcher, donors have so far committed only $5 billion and pledged another $3.7 billion, but this is not enough. He emphasized that governments alone cannot shoulder the entire burden, calling on civil society, the private sector, and the public to also support the UN's efforts.
The spread of cyberbullying
Around two-thirds of children worldwide report an increase in cyberbullying, and one in two admits they don't know where or how to get the support they need. These findings are based on a survey conducted by the Office of the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative on Violence against Children. More than 30,000 children from all regions participated. The study's authors emphasize that artificial intelligence (AI) is "fundamentally transforming the threats" children face online.
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