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November 25, 2025 Humanitarian aid

UN humanitarian agencies and their partners continue to provide assistance to people displaced from El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, but their needs far outstrip available resources.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that more than 106,000 people have fled El Fasher and surrounding villages since the town was captured by the Rapid Intervention Forces a month ago.

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher, who recently visited Tawila, emphasized the need to ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations to civilians wherever they are. Tawila is a town 60 kilometers from El Fasher, where many displaced people arrive.

"Our humanitarian partners in the city report facing significant challenges in their work, including funding shortages and insecurity on key access routes," UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing in New York.

“Our humanitarian colleagues report that medical facilities are overwhelmed and mobile clinics are struggling to cope with the growing number of patients with injuries, acute malnutrition and respiratory infections,” he added.

Dujarric also reported ongoing violence in other parts of Darfur. Doctors Without Borders announced today that for the second time this year, it had been forced to scale back its support operations at a hospital in Zalingei, Central Darfur, to ensure the safety of its staff.

A week ago, a Sudanese Ministry of Health employee was shot dead outside a hospital, and four other employees were wounded.

Military action continues to threaten civilians in the Kordofan region and force families to flee their homes. The IOM reports that more than 600 people fled two villages in South Kordofan state on Saturday.

“We reiterate our call for the protection of civilians across Sudan and for safe and unimpeded access for the delivery of vital aid, and we call on donors to increase funding to meet the growing needs in Darfur, Kordofan and other parts of Sudan,” Dujarric said.

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November 25, 2025 UN

On Tuesday, the President of the UN General Assembly and the President of the Security Council, the two main organs of the United Nations, officially launched the selection process for candidates for the post of Secretary-General, sending the corresponding information to the member countries letterLet us recall that the current UN chief's term of office expires at the end of 2026.

The letter's authors invite Member States to nominate their candidates for the post of Secretary-General. They note that the person occupying this important position must meet the highest standards of efficiency and competence, as well as demonstrate commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.

The candidate must possess leadership qualities and professional skills in the field of diplomacy, communications, knowledge of several languages and have extensive experience in the field of international relations.

The authors of the message also note with regret that the post of UN Secretary-General has never been held by a woman and call on member states to seriously consider nominating a woman as a candidate. "We also draw attention to the importance of the regional aspect in the selection of the Secretary-General," the letter states.

A candidate may be nominated by a country or group of countries, but each state has the right to nominate one person.

Candidates, in accordance with the procedure approved by the General Assembly, are required to submit a concept statement upon nomination, which will be published on a dedicated United Nations webpage, as well as disclose their sources of funding. The President of the General Assembly will conduct an interactive webcast dialogue with each candidate.

The Secretary-General, in accordance with the UN Charter, appoints The UN General Assembly, on the recommendation of the Security Council.

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November 25, 2025 Human rights

The UN is calling on Nigerian authorities to investigate a wave of kidnappings in the country, where attacks by insurgent groups are on the rise. According to the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR), at least 402 people, mostly schoolchildren, have been abducted since November 17 in four states in the central and northern regions of the country – Niger, Kebbi, Kwara, and Borno. Only 88 have reportedly been released or managed to escape.

A Call for Justice

"We are appalled by the recent spate of mass kidnappings in central and northern Nigeria," OHCHR Representative Tamin Al-Khitan said in Geneva. "We call on Nigerian authorities at all levels to take legal action to ensure such heinous attacks are stopped and those responsible are brought to justice."

The OHCHR stressed that the authorities must ensure the safe return of all detainees and prevent further abductions.

Growing hunger and security threats

The rise in rebel attacks threatens stability in the region and provokes famine, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned.

According to the latest data, nearly 35 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity during the 2026 seasonal shortage period—June to August. This is the highest level ever recorded in the country.

Since the beginning of the year, rebel attacks have intensified, according to the UN. The al-Qaeda-linked Jamaat Nusra al-Islam wal-Muslimeen reportedly carried out its first attack in Nigeria last month, while the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISIS) is seeking to expand its influence throughout the Sahel region.

"The situation for local communities is dire due to repeated attacks and economic hardship," said David Stevenson, WFP's representative in Nigeria. "If we fail to provide families with food and prevent the food insecurity from worsening, growing desperation could fuel instability. Rebel groups are exploiting hunger to expand their influence, creating a security threat that extends far beyond West Africa."

Millions at risk

According to the WFP, northern Nigeria is experiencing its worst food crisis in a decade. Farming communities are suffering the most.

During the 2026 seasonal shortage, nearly six million people in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states are projected to face famine. Fifteen thousand residents of Borno are at risk of catastrophic famine or near-famine conditions.

The situation is worsening amid a funding shortage: in July, WFP was forced to cut nutrition programs in the northeast of the country, affecting more than 300,000 children.

The WFP warns that emergency food assistance resources will run out in December, leaving millions of people without support next year.

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November 25, 2025 UN

The main events of the day at the UN and around the world: every 10 minutes a woman dies at the hands of a partner or relative; civilians have been killed as a result of airstrikes on Ukrainian territory; the Gaza Strip economy has shrunk by 83 percent; the fight against HIV is facing its most serious crisis in decades.

Violence against women

In 2024, 50,000 women and girls were killed by their intimate partners or family members—an average of one every 10 minutes. These figures are presented in a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, published on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. According to the report, cases of gender-based homicide are recorded in every region of the world. The highest rates of femicide are found in Africa, and the lowest in Europe.

Strikes against Ukraine

The UN Human Rights Office reports that Russia launched new large-scale strikes on Ukrainian territory on Tuesday night. The attacks used missiles and loitering munitions, with the primary target being energy infrastructure in Kyiv, as well as in the Odesa and Kyiv regions. According to preliminary reports, at least seven people were killed and 28 others were injured in these regions. The strikes resulted in emergency power and heating outages. Ukraine also launched long-range drone strikes on Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast. Civilian casualties have been reported.

Gaza's Economy

Palestine is experiencing its deepest economic crisis in history. The Gaza Strip's GDP has fallen by 83 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching $161 per capita per year. This is one of the lowest rates in the world, according to estimates by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). According to joint estimates by the UN, the European Union, and the World Bank, Gaza's recovery requires over $70 billion. The West Bank has also faced its most significant economic contraction in history, with GDP declining by 17 percent in 2024.

The fight against HIV

The global HIV response is facing its most serious crisis in decades, according to a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The document analyzes the widespread impact of reduced international funding. Low- and middle-income countries, where HIV is most prevalent, have been hit hardest. External aid to health systems has been reduced by 30–40 percent in 2025 compared to 2023, which has already led to significant disruptions.

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November 25, 2025 International law

Almost a year after the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, there has been an increase in attacks by Israeli forces, resulting in civilian deaths and the destruction of civilian property in Lebanon. UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) spokesman Tamin Al-Khitan announced this at a press briefing in Geneva on Tuesday.

Between November 27, 2024, and November 24 of this year, Israeli strikes killed at least 127 civilians in Lebanon, he said.

An Israeli strike on the Ain el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon last week killed at least 13 civilians, including 11 children, and wounded at least six people.

"Prompt and impartial investigations are needed into the attack on Ain al-Hilweh, as well as all other incidents involving possible violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict—both before and after the ceasefire agreement. Those responsible must be held accountable," Al-Hitan said.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon also resulted in destruction and damage to civilian infrastructure, including homes, roads, factories and construction sites.

The attacks are hindering reconstruction efforts and complicating attempts by internally displaced persons to return to their homes in southern Lebanon.

More than 64,000 people—mostly residents of southern Lebanon—remain unable to return and are living in other parts of the country. Meanwhile, Israel has begun construction of a wall that, in some places, extends into Lebanon, blocking access to land belonging to residents of the south—a total of 4,000 square meters.

"All internally displaced people must be able to return home, and recovery must be supported, not blocked," Al-Hitan said.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk emphasized that the parties must immediately demonstrate their willingness to faithfully comply with the ceasefire. Only a permanent cessation of hostilities will protect civilians on both sides of the border from the devastating consequences of further outbreaks of violence, the OHCHR emphasized.

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November 25, 2025 Economic development

Palestine is experiencing its deepest economic crisis on record – Gaza's economy has collapsed. A new report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calls the decline in GDP in the enclave "unprecedented and catastrophic."

Presenting the 2025 State of the Occupied Palestinian Territory Economic Outlook report, UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno said that years of restrictions on movement, combined with the impact of military action, had "undone decades of progress" and left Gaza and the West Bank in ruins.

"What we are seeing today is extremely alarming," he said. "Gaza is experiencing the most rapid and devastating economic decline in recorded history."

Gaza's GDP fell by 83 percent

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In 2024, Gaza's GDP contracted by 83 percent compared to the previous year; GDP per capita fell to $161 per year—less than 50 cents per day, one of the lowest in the world; the sector's economy is only 13 percent of its 2022 level.

Senior Economist Mutasim Elaghraa, coordinator of UNCTAD's programme in support of the Palestinian people, stressed that the crisis has effectively destroyed seven decades of development.

"Gaza's economy has lost 87 percent of its value since 2022," he said. "GDP per capita has returned to levels seen 22 years ago. This is the worst economic crisis ever recorded in recent decades."

According to him, the unemployment rate overall has reached 50 percent, and in Gaza it is more than 80 percent.

The West Bank is also experiencing a deep recession.

The West Bank has faced its largest economic contraction on record, with GDP falling by 17 percent and per capita income by nearly 19 percent in 2024.

UNCTAD estimates that the combination of growing instability, tightening restrictions on movement, settlement expansion and loss of access to 60 percent of land in the West Bank has “stifled economic growth for decades” and significantly limits further recovery.

Moreno noted that Palestine's financial situation is "the worst it's ever been." The situation is affected by declining revenues and withheld fiscal transfers, which account for more than two-thirds of tax revenue.

The education system is destroyed

The report warns that the destruction of all schools and universities in Gaza has deprived children of the opportunity to learn. The consequences of these actions, experts note, will be felt for generations.

According to Elagraa, "the education system, skills development, and the entire foundation of human capital have been destroyed. Gaza has lost 70 years of development."

Recovery will require $70 billion

According to joint estimates by the UN, the EU and the World Bank, more than $70 billion is needed to restore Gaza.

Even under the most optimistic scenario, with full access to resources and large-scale international aid, Elagraa said, “Gaza will need decades to return to the level of economic activity that existed before the last conflict.”

Clearing the rubble could take 22 years, and eliminating unexploded ordnance could take up to 10 years.

The importance of observing the ceasefire

All three UNCTAD representatives stressed that without a lasting ceasefire, there will be no recovery.

Moreno noted the ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025, but stressed that aid must begin now.

"Humanitarian aid is needed now," he said. "A long-term ceasefire is needed to stabilize the economy and begin recovery."

Elagraa added that development is only possible with the free entry of humanitarian aid. He described recent developments as "positive," but noted that they are progressing too slowly.

86 percent of farmland was damaged

According to UNCTAD, Gaza's agriculture has been "severely damaged." According to UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, 86 percent of farmland has been damaged, 83 percent of water wells have been destroyed, and 71 percent of greenhouses have been damaged. Only 1.5 percent of the land remains suitable for cultivation.

Soil contamination from explosions and unexploded ordnance will require large-scale international assistance.

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November 25, 2025 Healthcare

The global HIV response is facing its most serious crisis in decades, according to a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The document analyzes the widespread impact of reduced international funding. Low- and middle-income countries, where HIV prevalence is highest, are particularly hard hit.

According to UNAIDS, 40.8 million people are currently living with HIV. In 2024, 1.3 million new cases were registered, and 9.2 million people are still not receiving treatment.

The sharp reduction in international aid in 2025 has exacerbated the funding shortfall in the HIV response. According to estimates from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), external aid to health systems will decline by 30–40 percent in 2025 compared to 2023, which has already led to significant disruptions.

“The financial crisis has exposed how fragile the gains we fought so hard to achieve were,” said UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima.

"Behind every number in this report are real people: infants and children who were not tested and whose HIV status was not detected early; entire communities suddenly left without services and support. We cannot abandon them. We must overcome this crisis," she added.

Discontinuation of HIV control programs

Prevention services have been hit the hardest, UNAIDS emphasizes. Specifically, they note a significant reduction in access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and a sharp decline in voluntary medical male circumcisions.

The dismantling of prevention programs developed with young women has deprived them of access to HIV prevention services, mental health support, and gender-based violence. In 2024, 570 new HIV infections were recorded daily among girls aged 15–24.

Community-based organizations playing a key role in the HIV response are reporting widespread closures: over 60 percent of women's initiatives have been forced to suspend critical programs. Programs for men who have sex with men, sex workers, people who inject drugs, and transgender people have also been significantly impacted.

UNAIDS warns that if the trend continues and the global community fails to achieve the HIV targets set by the Global Strategy for 2030, 3.3 million more people could become infected between 2025 and 2030 than currently projected.

Human rights situation

The financial crisis is unfolding against a backdrop of deteriorating human rights conditions, which are particularly hard on marginalized groups.

In 2025, the number of countries criminalizing same-sex relations and gender expression increased for the first time since 2008. Increased pressure on civil society – particularly organizations working with key populations in sub-Saharan Africa – further limits access to essential services.

Innovation and new financing opportunities

Despite serious challenges, a number of countries took prompt action to reduce funding gaps. As a result, many countries have managed to maintain the stability of their HIV treatment systems, with some reporting stable or even increasing rates of antiretroviral therapy.

Nigeria, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, and Tanzania have pledged to increase domestic investment in HIV services. UNAIDS is working with over 30 countries to catalyze national funding plans.

Innovation is playing an increasingly important role in the fight against HIV. New HIV prevention mechanisms—including injections administered just twice a year—have the potential to prevent tens of thousands of new cases in regions with high infection rates.

In 2025, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNITAID, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, and the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) announced work to ensure widespread access to affordable versions of essential drugs—in some cases, costing as little as $40 per person per year.

Plans for the future

Events in the second half of 2025 offer hope for continued international funding. The United States has unveiled a new strategy and begun concluding bilateral agreements with approximately 70 countries to support funding during the gradual transition to independent national systems over the next five years.

Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, UNAIDS is calling on world leaders to sustain international funding for this area and invest in innovations, including affordable, long-term prevention and treatment options.

“Our choices now determine the future,” Byanyima emphasized.

"We can… unite around a common goal – ending the AIDS epidemic. Millions of lives depend on the decisions we make today," she added.

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November 25, 2025 Peace and security

Speaking at a briefing in Geneva, UN Human Rights Commissioner Tamin Al-Khitan reported that Russia launched new large-scale strikes on Ukrainian territory on Tuesday night. The attacks involved missiles and loitering munitions, with the primary target being energy infrastructure in Kyiv, as well as in the Odesa and Kyiv regions.

According to preliminary reports, at least seven people were killed in these regions, and another 28 were injured, including four children. The strikes caused power and heating outages in several areas.

Ukraine also launched long-range drone strikes in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Oblast. Civilian casualties were reported.

A UN Human Rights Office team is on the ground investigating the aftermath of the attacks on Kyiv and Odesa and will provide further information in the coming days.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights recalls that the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure is a clear requirement of international humanitarian law.

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November 24, 2025 Women

In 2024, 50,000 women and girls were killed by their intimate partners or family members – an average of one every 10 minutes. These figures are presented in a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, published in International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Despite long-standing international commitments, indicators have not improved for many years.

According to the 2025 Femicide Report, a total of 83,000 women and girls were intentionally killed last year. Of these, 60 percent—50,000—were killed by their partners or relatives. This equates to an average of 137 women and girls killed every day. By comparison, only 11 percent of men killed were killed by their partners or relatives.

Online violence leads to real-life threats

"Femicides don't just happen. They often become the final culmination of ongoing violence that begins with control, threats, and harassment –including online" said Sarah Hendricks, Director of Policy, Programmes, and Intergovernmental Relations at UN Women. She emphasized that this year's 16 Days of Activism campaign aims to draw attention to the fact that digital violence often extends beyond the online space, escalating into physical violence and, in the worst cases, leading to murder.

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840 million women have experienced partner violence or sexual violence.

"Every woman and girl has the right to safety. Preventing femicide requires timely intervention and enforcement of laws that address both online and offline violence," Hendricks added.

Home remains a deadly place for many

John Brandolino, Acting Head of UNODC, noted: "The home remains a dangerous, and sometimes deadly, place for too many women and girls. This report highlights the need for more effective measures to prevent femicides and strengthen the response of criminal justice systems."

According to the report, cases of gender-based homicide are recorded in all regions of the world. The highest rate of femicides committed by intimate partners or family members is estimated to be in Africa – 3 cases per 100,000 women and girls. The Americas (1.5), Oceania (1.4), Asia (0.7), and Europe (0.5) follow.

Although some femicides are committed outside the home, data on these cases remains insufficient. To improve monitoring and analysis, UN Women and UNODC are working with countries to implement a statistical framework that will allow for more accurate identification, recording, and classification of gender-based killings. Improving the volume and quality of data, the UN emphasizes, is key to assessing the scale of the problem, developing effective responses, and ensuring access to justice.

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November 24, 2025 Peace and security

A series of attacks carried out over the weekend and on Monday morning in several Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Zaporizhia, left at least 20 civilians dead and nearly 100 injured. Children were among the casualties, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric reported, citing local authorities.

According to him, ongoing fighting is causing destruction in frontline settlements, undermining the safety of civilians in major cities, and damaging energy infrastructure.

Safety of humanitarian workers

Humanitarian workers and facilities have also been damaged in a recent series of attacks. The day before, a drone strike damaged the building of a humanitarian organization in the town of Koryukovka in the Chernihiv region; fortunately, no one was injured. However, a few days earlier, on November 20, in the city of Zaporizhzhia, an off-duty employee of a local NGO was among five civilians killed in an airstrike.

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In total, three aid workers have been killed since the beginning of September – including two while on duty – and another 11 have been injured.

Power outages across the country

Military action is also disrupting critical services, Dujarric continued. "Ukrainian authorities report that intermittent power outages continue throughout the country due to the cumulative damage to energy infrastructure," he said. "Some areas of the Kharkiv region are left without electricity and water. The port and energy facilities in the Odessa region have also been damaged, including the ferry terminal on the border with Romania."

Providing humanitarian aid

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that, despite numerous security and access challenges, UN staff continue to provide assistance to the people of Ukraine.

On November 21, a humanitarian convoy delivered essential supplies to the frontline zone in the Kherson region. Local residents received thermoses, solar lamps, chargers, hygiene kits for people with disabilities, and food.

This year, 27 interdepartmental convoys delivered aid to approximately 30,000 residents of frontline areas.

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