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November 21, 2025 UN
The main events of the day at the UN and around the world: airstrikes and shelling in Gaza amid a ceasefire, the "catastrophic nature" of human losses and destruction in Ukraine, the visit of the UN Deputy Secretary-General to Moldova, World Television Day.
Unstable ceasefire in Gaza
Despite the declared ceasefire, airstrikes and shelling continue to cause heavy casualties among Gaza's civilian population, UN agencies reported on Friday, emphasizing that children of all ages are among the victims. According to UNICEF representative Ricardo Pires, in recent days alone, an infant has died in Khan Younis, as well as seven children in Gaza City and in the southern part of the enclave. Since October 11, the first full day of a pause in hostilities between the Israeli army and Hamas militants, at least 67 children have died as a result of "conflict-related events." UNICEF and other UN humanitarian agencies have renewed their calls for the protection of civilians and access to medical care and food, especially for children.
Ukraine: Shelling and civilian deaths
At a briefing today in Geneva, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs emphasized that the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory are "catastrophic": the scale of destruction and the number of civilian casualties are growing daily. The situation is particularly dire in frontline areas. In Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad, approximately 1,500 people—mostly elderly and people with limited mobility—are left without reliable access to water, electricity, and medical care. In Lyman, approximately 3,000 residents are completely deprived of humanitarian assistance due to ongoing fighting. In Dnipro, a World Food Programme warehouse was damaged in a drone attack two days ago. As a result, at least 10,000 food boxes intended for residents of frontline areas were destroyed.
Rosemary DiCarlo's visit to Moldova
UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo is visiting Moldova today. In Chisinau, she met with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu to discuss the challenges facing the country and ways in which the United Nations can assist Moldova. Following a subsequent meeting with Moldovan women, DiCarlo emphasized the important role of women in political decision-making, reaffirming the UN's commitment to supporting their creative work. The Under-Secretary-General also held a separate meeting with Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihail Popșoi, during which the two sides exchanged views on issues such as maintaining peace and security in the region.
World Television Day
Today marks World Television Day, established by the UN in 1996 to commemorate the first World Television Forum. The holiday celebrates the role of television as an important means of information, cultural exchange, and dialogue between nations. On this day, discussions traditionally take place at various venues on the development of media technologies and the impact of the "big screen" on society. These days, much attention is also being paid to new digital platforms that are changing the traditional broadcast format.
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