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January 6, 2026 Humanitarian aid

Thousands of displaced people in northern Syria have been affected by a snowstorm, while layoffs continuehumanitarian fundingare limiting the ability to provide them with assistance, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Tuesday.

Last week, on December 31, a snowstorm hit 90 IDP sites in Aleppo, Idlib, and Hasakah provinces, affecting over 150,000 people.

Two babies have died due to extreme cold in the Harim area of northern Idlib, according to humanitarian organizations.

Around 5,000 shelters were completely destroyed or partially damaged, leaving thousands of people stranded outdoors in sub-zero temperatures. This significantly increases the risk of hypothermia and respiratory illnesses.

Accommodation centres in the city of Al-Hasakah, as well as collective shelters in Ar-Raqqa, have completely run out of fuel: previous support was stopped in December due to a lack of funds.

Following the snowstorm, humanitarian organizations provided stoves and fuel to more than 10,000 displaced people.

The UN and its partners require $112 million to provide assistance between September 2025 and March 2026. To date, only $29 million has been received – a funding gap of 74 percent.

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January 6, 2026 Human rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela following the US military operation carried out last weekend.

"It is clear that this operation has undermined a fundamental principle of international law – the principle of the inadmissibility of the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State," High Commissioner's spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said at a briefing in Geneva.

She also noted that the US justifies its intervention by citing human rights violations by the Venezuelan government, but that "accountability for human rights violations cannot be achieved through unilateral military intervention." Shamdasani emphasized the need for a fair and victim-centered process.

The UN Human Rights Office, headed by Türk, regularly publishes reports on the situation in Venezuela. According to the agency, the situation in the country has been deteriorating for ten years.

"We fear that the current instability and further militarization in the country as a result of US intervention will only worsen the situation," Shamdasani said.

"The state of emergency declared by Venezuelan authorities on Saturday is concerning because it allows, among other things, restrictions on the free movement of people, the seizure of property necessary for national defense, and the suspension of the right to assembly and protest," she added.

The High Commissioner calls on the United States and Venezuela, as well as the international community, to ensure full compliance with international law.

"The future of Venezuela must be determined exclusively by the Venezuelan people," Shamdasani concluded.

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January 6, 2026 Humanitarian aid

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) presented the Emergency Response and Rapid Recovery Plan for Agriculture in Ukraine for 2026–2028. The document outlines priority measures to ensure rural livelihoods, restore production capacity, and support the country's agrifood sector amid the ongoing war.

The impact of the crisis is being felt particularly acutely in Ukraine's frontline regions, where agricultural infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, access to land is restricted by explosive remnants of war, and producers are facing labor shortages and rising costs. Together, these factors have disrupted production cycles, limited access to markets, and weakened the potential of the agricultural sector.

An integrated approach

The FAO plan proposes a comprehensive, multi-year approach that combines emergency agricultural assistance with early recovery and resilience-building measures. Priority is given to supporting vulnerable rural families and smallholder farmers, restoring productive assets, rehabilitating agricultural land, and developing market-oriented and climate-resilient production.

"There must be no gap between the emergency response and recovery in rural communities in Ukraine," emphasized Shakhnoza Muminova, FAO Country Director. "This plan aims to fill this gap—to protect livelihoods now, restore secure access to land, and help farmers and rural families resume production."

Particular attention is being paid to residents of frontline areas, women and youth, internally displaced persons, and Ukrainians returning home. Demining agricultural land is crucial – it is a prerequisite for the resumption of production and safe economic activity.

FAO support

Since the conflict escalated in 2022, FAO has supported more than 300,000 rural families and nearly 17,000 small agrifood enterprises. This assistance included seed and feed supplies, grain storage equipment, generators, irrigation systems, cash assistance, and grants.

Furthermore, using satellite analysis, FAO identified over one million craters across 2.37 million hectares. Based on a multifactorial assessment, 32,000 hectares were identified as a priority for mine clearance. To date, farmers and rural families cultivating over 22,000 hectares of land have received targeted support to resume agricultural activities.

The organization notes the need for additional resources to scale up assistance and prevent further loss of productive capacity. The FAO emphasizes that the 2026–2028 plan provides a clear framework for scaling up efforts in the face of ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges.

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January 5, 2026 Women

Fifteen support rooms for victims of violence have opened in healthcare facilities across Tajikistan, thanks to the efforts of the Spotlight Initiative, working in partnership with the country's Ministry of Health. This means victims now have access to the necessary medical and psychosocial support.

In addition, more than 300 healthcare workers and 90 teachers have been trained as part of the initiative. Tajik government officials conduct regular monitoring visits and organize professional development courses for specialists.

According to the initiative's latest report, the program it created, which operates in Central Asia, has helped strengthen cooperation among civil society organizations. The "Ray of Light" network, which unites activists, NGOs, and feminist groups, was also established in the region. It currently has approximately 600 members.

In 2017, the UN and the European Union launched the Spotlight Initiative, the largest global programme to end all forms of violence against women and girls and achieve gender equality.

With an investment of €500 million between 2017 and 2023, the initiative has achieved significant results in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Pacific and the Caribbean.

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January 5, 2026 Peace and security

Fighting in Ukraine over the weekend has left dozens of civilian casualties, including children, and left many without power in sub-zero temperatures.

At least six civilians were killed and dozens injured in an airstrike in Kharkiv. Residential buildings and medical facilities were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity, water, and gas. In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, overnight attacks on January 5 also resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Many residential buildings in the region were damaged, and several thousand households remain without power. Humanitarian workers are supporting those in need in Kharkiv and Kyiv.

Attacks resulting in civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure were also reported in the Chernihiv, Donetsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions. Scheduled power outages continue across the country, Ukraine's state-owned power grid operator reported on Monday.

On January 2, local authorities announced the mandatory evacuation of over 3,000 children and their families from frontline areas in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia regions. Evacuations are also ongoing in the Donetsk region.

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January 5, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: a meeting of the Security Council and a statement by the President of the UN General Assembly on the situation in Venezuela, shelling of major cities in Ukraine, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza.

UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela

The UN Security Council convened on Monday for an emergency meeting on the situation in Venezuela. It was convened at the initiative of Colombia with the support of Russia and China. On Saturday, the United States launched strikes on targets in Venezuela and captured the country's President Nicolás Maduro. Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the escalation of the situation, noting that US actions create a "dangerous precedent." Speaking at the Security Council on Monday on behalf of the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo stated that the UN is concerned about "the possible increase in instability in the country and the potential consequences for the region."

Statement by the President of the UN General Assembly

The President of the UN General Assembly issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela on Monday. Annalena Baerbock emphasized that the United Nations Charter remains a binding reference point for all Member States, both in times of stability and in times of crisis. The statement noted that the UN Charter is not an optional document and must be strictly observed under all circumstances. According to the General Assembly President, the current situation in Venezuela, which has culminated in military action, once again raises the need for strict adherence to international law.

The situation in Ukraine

Fighting in Ukraine over the weekend resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, including children, and left many without power in sub-zero temperatures. In Kharkiv, an airstrike killed at least six civilians and injured dozens. Residential buildings and medical facilities were damaged, and part of the city was left without electricity, water, and gas. In Kyiv and the Kyiv region, overnight attacks on January 5 also resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. Numerous residential buildings in the region were damaged, and several thousand households remain without power. Humanitarian workers are supporting those in need in Kharkiv and Kyiv.

Humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza

Last week, the UN and its humanitarian partners delivered over 10,000 tons of aid to Gaza, including food and cooking ingredients, animal feed, soap and other hygiene products, winter clothing, blankets, and mattresses. Simultaneously, the first phase of general food assistance began in the Gaza Strip: each family receives two food parcels and two 25-kilogram bags of flour. From the ceasefire until the end of 2025, these rations covered 50 to 75 percent of a person's minimum caloric needs. The January phase is the first time since October 2023 that humanitarian organizations have sufficient stocks to ensure 100 percent coverage of the minimum caloric standard.

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January 5, 2026 Peace and security

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela, emphasizing that the United Nations Charter remains a binding reference point for all Member States in both periods of stability and times of crisis.

The statement notes that the UN Charter is not an optional document and must be strictly observed under all circumstances. According to the President of the General Assembly, the current situation in Venezuela, culminating in the military actions of the United States, once again raises the need for strict adherence to international law.

Annalena Baerbock recalled that Article 2 of the UN Charter expressly obliges all states to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, as well as from any action incompatible with the purposes of the United Nations.

The statement emphasizes that respect for the UN Charter and international law form the foundation of the modern international order. Deviations from these principles, according to the President of the General Assembly, undermine trust between states and pose a threat to global security.

Speaking more broadly, Baerbock noted that a peaceful, secure, and just world is only possible with the rule of law, not the principle of "might makes right." She also emphasized that the protection of human rights, including the rights of the Venezuelan people, must take precedence over any violations and remain at the forefront of the international community's attention.

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January 3, 2026 International law

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the escalating situation in Venezuela, culminating in today's military action by the United States in the country. This statement was issued on behalf of the Secretary-General by his spokesperson.

According to media reports, the United States struck targets in Venezuela on Saturday. Several explosions rocked the capital, Caracas. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by American forces. They will stand trial in New York on charges related to "narcoterrorism."

"Regardless of the situation in Venezuela, these events set a dangerous precedent. The Secretary-General continues to emphasize the importance of full compliance by all parties with international law, including the UN Charter. He is deeply concerned that international law has not been upheld," the UN chief's spokesman said.

"The Secretary-General calls on all parties in Venezuela to engage in an inclusive dialogue with full respect for human rights and the rule of law," he added.

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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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January 2, 2026 Humanitarian aid

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) expresses concern about the impact of the escalating violence on the 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.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that civilians who have managed to flee cities are arriving in several other locations in the Kordofan region and White Nile State. The IOM also confirms that displacement continues in North Kordofan State.

Conflict and instability are also driving people out of North Darfur, including across the border into Chad.

Earlier this week, Sudanese authorities confirmed that they had extended permission to use the Adre border crossing for the delivery of humanitarian supplies until the end of March.

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher welcomed the news, reiterating his gratitude to the Sudanese and Chadian authorities. He emphasized that ensuring continued border access is crucial to saving lives.

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