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October 14, 2025 Humanitarian aid

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale strongly condemned the attack on UN vehicles in the Kherson region. There were no casualties, but two trucks caught fire, according to a statement released by the UN Office in Ukraine on Tuesday.

Shelling of a humanitarian convoy

On Tuesday, an interagency humanitarian convoy of four trucks clearly marked with UN symbols, delivering aid to the town of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, was attacked by Russian armed forces.

The humanitarian mission included employees of the Ukrainian offices of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

They were tasked with delivering aid to people severely affected by the war and who had not received support for months. When the humanitarian workers arrived, intense shelling began, and later, during unloading, two World Food Programme (WFP) trucks, also clearly marked, were targeted by drones equipped with FPV systems (systems that allow the operator to receive real-time video – editor's note).

Fortunately, no aid workers were injured, but two trucks were damaged and caught fire.

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Humanitarian law

"Such attacks are absolutely unacceptable. Humanitarian workers are protected by international humanitarian law and should never be targeted," Matthias Schmale emphasized.

He noted that civilians remaining in frontline areas are entirely dependent on humanitarian aid, and humanitarian workers must be able to deliver vital support in a safe environment.

“Deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers and humanitarian facilities constitute a grave violation of international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes,” the Coordinator added.

Drones in the Kherson region

In recent weeks, the Kherson region has seen an increase in drone attacks, resulting in civilian casualties. "These attacks must stop. All measures must be taken to protect civilians and humanitarian workers. International humanitarian law must be respected," Shmale said.

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October 14, 2025 Healthcare

In a world of instability and uncertainty, protecting against future pandemics requires not just preparedness but a fundamental rethinking of approaches to combating them. On Tuesday, at the World Health Summit in Berlin, a global report was presented with a clear call to invest in primary health care, establish real-time risk monitoring, and strengthen international cooperation.

The 2025 report, entitled "The New Face of Pandemic Preparedness," was prepared by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), an initiative created in the wake of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank. The GPMB monitors the world's preparedness for emerging health challenges.

"True preparedness is impossible without resilient and securely funded primary care systems," emphasized Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Co-Chair of the Council and former President of Croatia. "Such systems not only provide essential health services in times of peace, but also build trust, which is vital in times of crisis."

Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is rapidly changing: technology is opening up new horizons – from data analytics to rapid vaccine development – but at the same time, misinformation is growing, mistrust is escalating, and geopolitical tensions are undermining preparedness efforts.

In this context, the Council proposes to restructure the global health architecture by focusing on three key areas: care, analysis and collaboration.

Care means strengthening advanced health systems, investing in primary care, working closely with communities, and protecting health workers.

Analysis – creating a risk monitoring system that tracks threats, vulnerabilities, and preparedness in real time, integrating health, social, economic, and environmental data into understandable signals for policymakers.

Collaboration is a health architecture based on solidarity and equity. The report calls for the ratification and funding of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the implementation of a pathogen-sharing system, and continued implementation of the updated International Health Regulations.

The report is based on the Monitoring Framework, which was developed over two years and launched in 2023.

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October 13, 2025 Human rights

Nearly one in three children in Europe and Central Asia experiences physical punishment at home, and two-thirds of children experience psychological aggression. According to a new report published today by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), these are the most common forms of violence against children.

Data from the report "Where We Live and Learn: Violence Against Children in Europe and Central Asia" shows that physical punishment, including spanking, pinching, and hitting, is used against more than 30 percent of children in the region. Psychological aggression, including threats, humiliation, and verbal abuse, affects up to 69 percent of children in 15 countries and territories in the region for which data are available.

“Violence affects the lives of too many children in Europe and Central Asia, often at the hands of those who are supposed to protect and care for them,” said Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia. “And while prohibition of all forms of corporal punishment under all circumstances is an important step, governments must go beyond that and invest in parental education, strong protection systems and community-based services to prevent violence and respond to it when it occurs.”

The vicious circle of violence

Data shows that over 90 percent of parents believe that physical punishment and psychological aggression are unnecessary, yet many still resort to them. This is often due to their inability to control their own emotions and a lack of awareness of the long-term detrimental impact of violent discipline on children's development and behavior.

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Children exposed to physical or psychological abuse are more likely to suffer from mental health problems, struggle in school, and exhibit aggressive behavior. These consequences can continue into adulthood, increasing the likelihood of violence in their future families and communities. This perpetuates a vicious cycle of intergenerational violence.

Corporal punishment is currently prohibited in all settings, including the home, in 38 of the region's 55 countries and territories, but legislation must be supported by specific support for parents and caregivers, including parenting training programs and family support services.

Multidisciplinary support

The report also analyses the prevalence of sexual abuse and violence against children in schools:

Between 1 and 14 percent of women in 19 EU countries report experiencing sexual violence before the age of 15, although the actual figures are likely much higher. On average, 11 percent of children in the region report were bullied at school, 15 percent report having encountered cyberbullying, and 10 percent were involved in fights.

The global cost of violence against children, according to UNICEF, is estimated at $7 trillion per year, which is about 8 percent of global GDP.

Promising models such as Barnahus, which provides child survivors of violence with multidisciplinary, tailored support, demonstrate that coordinated services can help children overcome the effects of violence and achieve justice.

UNICEF offers six recommendations to accelerate progress:

Prohibit all forms of corporal punishment in all settings; invest in parenting training programmes and family support services that promote positive disciplinary measures; expand access to justice and child-sensitive social services; scale up the implementation of safe and inclusive learning environments free from peer and teacher violence; prioritize data collection and monitoring to track incidents of violence and assess progress; ensure that all children, including those with disabilities, on the move or in care, receive support.

Ending violence against children is a legal obligation under Convention on the Rights of the Child and a global commitment within the framework of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentHowever, the Europe and Central Asia region is not meeting the targets for achieving this goal.

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October 13, 2025 Peace and security

Ramallah, located in the occupied Palestinian territory on the West Bank, is a bustling urban center surrounded by barriers and checkpoints that define every aspect of residents' lives. Speaking at the UN Forum of Mayors in Geneva, Ramallah Mayor Issa Kassis noted that the challenges facing city authorities are exacerbated by conflict and occupation.

For Cassis, housing isn't a privilege, but a matter of survival. "We resist," he says, "simply by remaining on our land. Occupation isn't just tanks and soldiers. It restricts not only your movement, but also your thoughts, plans, aspirations, and your vision of the future."

Providing basic services under occupation is also more difficult: "Our wells are located in Area C of the West Bank, where Israeli security is controlled. Israeli settlements are also located there, and settlers are attacking these water sources, undermining efforts to provide water, which is already among the lowest per capita in the world. Meanwhile, settlers enjoy their swimming pools."

To adapt, Ramallah is investing in wastewater treatment and irrigation projects, using recycled water to create green spaces. "When you see greenery, you see hope. And when you see hope, you strive for it," says the mayor.

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Cultivating resilience

The cost of occupation is measured not primarily in barriers and shortages, but in lost lives. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since October 2023, more than 200 of them children.

Local residents are constantly under pressure, especially for families with children. "We are a young society," explains Kassis. "More than 65 percent of Ramallah residents are under 40. Half of them are teenagers or children." He says parents want their children to live freely and enjoy life, but they constantly fear harassment and arbitrary arrests.

"Thousands of people are behind bars. Every day, people are detained without a court order and held for six months, with the possibility of extension. The goal is to crush our spirit," the mayor believes. Nevertheless, he emphasizes, resilience remains: "Look at Gaza. Look at the smiling children. For me, that's resilience. These people choose life, no matter what."

Cassis believes that resilience must be nurtured from childhood – through education, green spaces, and fostering pride in one's land. "We've built this through years of hard work and raising our children to appreciate life, the beauty of the city, love the land, and feel a sense of belonging. It's part of our DNA in the municipality," he notes.

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The way forward

The UN supports a two-state solution as the basis for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—an independent Palestinian state living side by side with Israel in peace and security. Key issues that remain to be resolved include borders, settlements, the status of Jerusalem, the refugee issue, and security arrangements.

Until that vision becomes reality, says Kassis, the people of Ramallah will continue to live in hope.

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October 13, 2025 UN

Every year, 1.2 million people die on the world's roads, and another 50 million are injured. "These aren't just statistics. These are children going to school, parents going to work, people whose lives are shattered in an instant," reads a statement from the Secretary-General, delivered Monday by Assistant Secretary-General Naveed Hanif at a high-level event at UN Headquarters.

Road accidents are the eighth leading cause of death globally and the leading cause of death among children over five and young adults. The problem is particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries, where 90 percent of all road deaths occur. Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and children—those who lack access to safe transportation and road infrastructure—are the most common victims.

The Secretary-General emphasized that solutions already exist: from improved urban planning and safe public transport to mandatory helmet and seatbelt use, speed enforcement, and effective emergency protocols. These measures have the potential to save thousands of lives.

The UN actively supports road safety efforts, with 94 countries already receiving assistance. In Brazil, the implementation of speed control protocols has reduced fatalities, in Rwanda, helmet laws protect motorcyclists every day, and in Laos, a new licensing system improves driver safety.

On the eve of the start UN Decade of Sustainable Transport calls for new partnerships in which philanthropic organizations should play a key role. "Your commitment has helped overcome polio, tuberculosis, hunger, and maternal mortality. Now it can transform the road safety landscape," António Guterres noted.

Road safety, according to the Secretary-General, is not only a matter of public health but also of development, urban planning, and climate action. "Together, we can save millions of lives and give the green light to road safety," he concluded.

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October 13, 2025 Economic development

Delegations from over 100 countries, including approximately 60 ministers and 40 deputy ministers, will participate in the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan announced on Monday.

The forum, organized with the support of Switzerland, will take place from October 20 to 23. Trade and finance ministers, heads of international organizations, Nobel laureates, and leading economists will gather in Geneva to explore ways to make the global economy more predictable, inclusive, and resilient. 1,700 people have already registered to participate.

"The Secretary-General of the United Nations will be joining us, further underscoring the importance of this event," Greenspan said. "The UN's largest trade conference in four years comes at a critical time for global trade and multilateral cooperation."

According to her, the decisions made at the forum will impact the future of trade and global development policy. The discussion will focus on how countries can cope with record debt levels, supply chain disruptions, unstable investment flows, and accelerating digital transformation.

"Development is not a luxury, but a necessity," Greenspan emphasized. "We need to restore confidence in the economy, and the global economy must work for the benefit of all."

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October 13, 2025 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the release of hostages and humanitarian operations in Gaza, a Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of Congo, an escalation of the political crisis in South Sudan, and the growth of antibiotic resistance threatening the population.

The situation in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is taking part in the peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, welcomes the ongoing compliance with the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees. He called on all parties to strengthen this regime and transform it into a lasting peace. Meanwhile, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher announced the release of an additional $11 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to expand humanitarian operations in the enclave ahead of winter. Speaking today in Sharm el-Sheikh ahead of the summit, he noted that the UN and partners are actively implementing their humanitarian plan.

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

There is now "realistic hope" for a ceasefire that will pave the way for a lasting and final settlement to the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Huang Xia stated this at a Security Council meeting on Monday. He stated that despite the progress achieved through peace initiatives, further efforts are needed to achieve sustainable peace. The Special Envoy praised the efforts of the United States and Qatar to facilitate negotiations and expressed hope that they will resume soon.

Violence in South Sudan

The escalation of the political crisis in South Sudan is provoking resumption of armed violence and exacerbates the already dire situation for the country's residents. This was stated today by experts from the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan following their mission to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They reported that the number of armed clashes and forced displacements is again increasing: approximately 300,000 people have fled the country since the beginning of the year. The region is home to 2.5 million South Sudanese refugees.

Antimicrobial resistance

Every sixth laboratory-confirmed case of infection with common bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 was characterized by resistance to antibiotic treatmentBetween 2018 and 2023, more than 40 percent of monitored pathogen-antibiotic combinations demonstrated increasing resistance, according to a report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO data indicate that growing resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to public health.

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October 13, 2025 Peace and security

The escalating political crisis in South Sudan is triggering renewed armed violence and exacerbating the already dire situation for the country's residents. This was stated today by experts from the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan following their mission to the headquarters. African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

South Sudan gained independence in July 2011, but by late 2013, fierce fighting had broken out between forces loyal to President Salvatore Kiir and supporters of his rival, Riek Machar. Although the war ended with the signing of a peace agreement and the formation of a government of national unity, tensions have risen again. following the arrest of Machar, the first vice president and opposition leader, earlier this year.

The peace process has reached a dead end

The Commission noted that South Sudanese leaders are "deliberately delaying" the implementation of peace agreements, despite years of efforts by the African Union and regional mediators.

Armed clashes are once again occurring on a scale not seen since 2017. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the violence, suffering human rights violations and being forced to flee their homes.

Moreover, according to the Commission's experts, "the vacuum of justice and accountability continues to fuel political intransigence, impunity, violence and corruption."

The Commission's recent report highlights that corruption and embezzlement of public funds remain key factors in the conflict.

Political crisis

Mission leader Barney Afako said the current political crisis, intensifying fighting and "systemic, uncontrolled corruption" reflected the failure of the political leadership.

"Without immediate, sustained, and coordinated political intervention from regional states, South Sudan risks sliding into full-scale war with unpredictable consequences," he stressed.

Afako added that the people of South Sudan "are looking to the African Union and the region" to save the country from a preventable disaster.

Justice as a condition of peace

The Commission called on the African Union to expedite the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms provided for in the peace agreement, including the hybrid court.

"Today, South Sudan needs justice more than ever," said Commission Chairperson Yasmin Suka. "Promises made to victims many years ago remain unfulfilled."

According to her, the activities of the hybrid court should not only ensure accountability for past crimes, but also strengthen national justice institutions.

Humanitarian consequences

UN experts reported that armed clashes and forced displacement are again on the rise: approximately 300,000 people have fled the country since the beginning of the year. The region is home to 2.5 million South Sudanese refugees.

Meanwhile, approximately two million people remain displaced within South Sudan. The country has also become a refuge for 560,000 people fleeing war-torn Sudan.

"The mounting violence, mass displacement, and the erosion of the peace agreement signed seven years ago demonstrate that South Sudan cannot recover without stability and justice," noted Commission member Carlos Castresana Fernández. He emphasized the need to establish "robust and independent justice and accountability mechanisms."

"The African Union and regional partners must act now – not only to prevent another war, but also to lay the foundation for a just peace based on the rule of law," the expert added.

The members of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan are not UN employees and serve on a voluntary basis. The Commission was established by the UN Human Rights Council in March 2016.

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October 13, 2025 Healthcare

One in six laboratory-confirmed cases of common bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 was characterized by resistance to antibiotic treatment. From 2018 to 2023, more than 40 percent of monitored pathogen-antibiotic combinations demonstrated increased resistance, with an annual increase of 5-15 percent. These are the findings of a report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Data collected by the WHO Global Monitoring System on Antimicrobial Resistance and Use (GLASS) from more than 100 countries shows that rising resistance to essential antibiotics is a growing threat to public health.

The new edition of the Global Antibiotic Resistance Report presents, for the first time, estimates for 22 antibiotics used to treat urinary tract, gastrointestinal, and bloodstream infections, as well as gonorrhea. The report includes data on eight common bacterial pathogens: Acinetobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, nontyphoidal Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

The risk varies by region.

According to WHO estimates, antibiotic resistance is highest in the Southeast Asian and Eastern Mediterranean regions, where one-third of documented infections were resistant. In the WHO African Region, resistance was observed in one-fifth of cases. Furthermore, antibiotic resistance is more common and increasing in countries where healthcare facilities lack sufficient capacity to detect and treat bacterial infections.

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He said antibiotics must be used responsibly, ensuring that everyone has access to essential medications, high-quality diagnostics, and vaccines.

Gram-negative bacteria are the biggest threat

The report notes the growing global threat of drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. Among these, drug-resistant strains of E. coli and K. pneumoniae, most commonly identified in bloodstream infections, are particularly prominent. They cause a range of severe bacterial infections, often leading to sepsis, organ failure, and death. Currently, more than 40 percent of E. coli strains and more than 55 percent of K. pneumoniae strains demonstrate resistance to third-generation cephalosporins, the first-line drugs used to treat these infections. Moreover, in the African region, the proportion of such strains exceeds 70 percent.

A number of other life-saving antibiotics, including carbapenems and fluoroquinolones, are losing effectiveness against E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella, and Acinetobacter. Carbapenem resistance was once rare, but it is now becoming increasingly common, limiting treatment options.

Gaps in surveillance

From 2016 to 2023, the proportion of countries participating in the WHO monitoring system quadrupled, from 25 to 104. However, 48 percent of them did not submit data in 2023, and approximately half lack reliable data collection systems. Furthermore, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance infrastructure is lacking in countries with the highest risk of it.

INpolitical declaration on the problem of UPP, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2024, sets targets to combat resistance by strengthening health systems and coordinating action across the human, veterinary and environmental sectors.

The WHO calls on all countries to provide high-quality data on AMR and antimicrobial use by 2030. Countries should more broadly implement coordinated measures at all levels of the healthcare system, taking into account local resistance trends when selecting treatment protocols and purchasing medications.

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October 13, 2025 Climate and environment

On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, celebrated on 13 October, the UN Secretary-General called on the global community to urgently reconsider its approach to financing resilience in the face of the growing climate crisis.

According to the UN chief, the number and scale of natural disasters are rapidly increasing, devastating lives, destroying livelihoods, and undermining years of development efforts. "The magnitude of the damage to the global economy is staggering and, including indirect costs, is estimated at two trillion dollars per year," António Guterres noted.

Despite alarming statistics, the amount of funding allocated to disaster risk reduction remains critically low. Only two percent of international development assistance and less than one percent of government budgets go toward disaster prevention.

“This is not just a funding shortfall – it is a serious miscalculation,” the Secretary-General emphasized, adding that every dollar invested in resilient infrastructure in developing countries saves four dollars when natural disasters strike.

This year's theme for the International Day emphasizes the need to increase investment in resilience. Guterres called on governments and donors to increase funding, and on the public and private sectors to consider risks in their decision-making. "Building resilience to shocks must be at the very core of development efforts," he said.

Concluding his message, the Secretary-General called on the global community to respond to growing threats with increased funding and to work together to build a safer and more just future for all.

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