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Work is also underway at the consumer level. Gangi notes the importance of engaging with supermarkets, retailers, hospitality businesses, and consumers to optimize the food preparation process.

Energy crisis and food security

Today, the issue of rational consumption is particularly acute due to the instability of global markets.

"The entire energy-food complex is currently under close scrutiny. War affects not only the price of oil and gas, but also fertilizers. Fertilizers are a resource for food production, just like energy. All this means that food production could decline. This is why we urgently need to ration what we produce that becomes food waste," explains Gangi.

What can everyone do?

He reminded that solving a global problem begins with the personal choice of each person: “Every initiative matters, and every small action is important.”

"I'd like to remind everyone that reducing waste is something we can all do every day," says Gangi. "Not just as producers, carriers, or retailers, but also as consumers: whether it's more carefully planning your shopping list, storing your food properly, or supporting businesses that reduce waste. Every time we make these choices, we help protect the environment and ensure that food ends up on plates, not in trash bins."

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March 29, 2026 Peace and security

Secretary-General António Guterres called for accountability for the death of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), where fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues. Another Indonesian peacekeeper was seriously injured.

According to UNIFIL, the peacekeeper was killed by a shell explosion at the mission's position.

The UN chief expressed his deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased, as well as to the Indonesian government. He wished the wounded peacekeeper a speedy and full recovery.

The Secretary-General said the incident was just the latest in a series of recent incidents that have put the safety of peacekeepers at risk.

Amid the ongoing escalation in the region, the UN chief reiterated the need to respect international humanitarian law. He reiterated that all parties are obligated to ensure the safety of UN personnel and property under all circumstances.

Attacks on peacekeepers are a serious violation of international humanitarian law and Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) and may qualify as war crimes, the Secretary-General emphasized. He added that those responsible must be held accountable.

Guterres expressed his deep gratitude to all the men and women serving in UNIFIL, reiterating the importance of ensuring their protection and freedom of movement.

The United Nations calls on the parties to immediately de-escalate and fully comply with their obligations under Resolution 1701.

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March 27, 2026 Humanitarian aid

"A new wave of global instability is hitting Myanmar at the worst possible time," Michael Dunford, head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) office in Myanmar, warned on Friday. Rising prices for fuel, food, and fertilizer, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, threaten hunger for vulnerable families still recovering from the devastating earthquake a year ago.

The latest WFP data show that post-disaster recovery remains extremely fragile. In the affected regions of Sagaing and Mandalay, one in six families faces food insecurity, and at least half of all households are extremely vulnerable to any further shocks.

"People who survived the earthquake were just starting to get back on their feet, and now another blow is knocking them down again," said WFP Myanmar Country Director Michael Dunford.

Echo of the Middle East conflict

The conflict in the Middle East is disrupting transportation chains and causing fuel shortages throughout Myanmar. Rising fuel prices are increasing the cost of transporting food and agricultural goods, creating additional challenges for families already struggling to afford basic necessities.

The crisis has also hit farmers preparing for the monsoon season. Fertilizer demand is expected to rise for at least the next three months. Fuel shortages and rising input prices could lead to production costs doubling compared to last year.

The problem of financing

Over the past year, WFP has assisted half a million people affected by the earthquake. The organization is now shifting from emergency relief to rebuilding infrastructure that ensures long-term economic stability. To provide life-saving assistance to 1.5 million people across the country, WFP requires $150 million this year. Without sufficient funding, the agency will have to focus only on the most immediate life-saving measures.

"The people of Myanmar have been hit by blow after blow—conflict, climate disasters, a devastating earthquake, and now a global fuel crisis," Dunford said. "We must support them now. A year after the earthquake, they cannot withstand another shock."

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March 27, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria presented a report on the events in As-Suwayda, the UN Human Rights Council discussed the attack on a school in Minab, Iran, the UN Secretary-General created a task force to ensure supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, and the global climate action "Earth Hour" will take place on Saturday.

Violence in As-Suwayda

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria today released a new report on the events in As-Suwayda. The violence in July 2025 claimed the lives of more than 1,700 people and forced nearly 200,000 residents to flee their homes. The commission documented mass executions, torture, rape, and the burning of houses. Experts believe these actions may constitute war crimes. The commission called for urgent efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice.

The Human Rights Council discussed the attack on a school in Minab.

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva convened for an urgent meeting to discuss the attack on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed more than 100 children. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk stated: "Whatever differences exist between countries, we can all agree on one thing: they must not be resolved by killing children in schools." Special Rapporteur on the right to education Farida Shaheed reported that over the month of war, more than 600 schools and educational institutions have been destroyed or seriously damaged. At least 230 children and teachers have been killed.

Strait of Hormuz Task Force

The UN Secretary General has created a special Task force to ensure supplies through the Strait of HormuzIt will be led by Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The group will include representatives from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Its primary objective will be to facilitate uninterrupted trade in fertilizers and develop technical mechanisms to address humanitarian concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.

Earth Hour

On Saturday, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM New York time, Earth Hour will take place – a global initiative that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The UN chief is calling on everyone to join the initiative and turn off their lights for 60 minutes. The UN emphasizes that Earth Hour should not be just a symbolic gesture, but a reminder of the need for real change: a massive reduction in emissions and a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

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March 27, 2026 Humanitarian aid

Amid the escalation in the Middle East, UN Secretary-General António Guterres initiated the creation of a special mechanism to prevent a global food crisis and facilitate maritime trade in fertilizers. This was reported today by the UN press service.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the threat of its expansion disrupt global logisticsDisruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz risk triggering a "domino effect" that will directly impact the humanitarian situation and global agricultural production in the coming months, the UN statement noted.

Target group: composition and objectives

To promptly respond to these challenges, Guterres established a specialized Task Force. Its leadership has been entrusted to Deputy Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Jorge Moreira da Silva.

The group also included key international institutions: the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

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The structure's priority will be the development of technical mechanisms aimed at addressing humanitarian issues in the Strait of Hormuz. Additional expert institutions will be involved if necessary.

The UN emphasizes that the new initiative is based on the Organization's experience, in particular the implementation of the UN Verification and Monitoring Mechanism for Yemen, the Black Sea Grain Initiative and Mechanism 2720 on the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Diplomatic efforts

The group's primary goal will be to facilitate uninterrupted trade in fertilizers and raw materials for their production. The UN noted that the mechanism's launch will take place in close cooperation with member states, with full respect for their national sovereignty and within the framework of international law.

The Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to finding a comprehensive and long-term solution to the problem, but stressed that action is needed immediately to mitigate the economic and humanitarian consequences of instability in the region.

"If this initiative is successful, it will strengthen trust between the countries in the diplomatic process to resolve the conflict, becoming an important step towards a broader political settlement," the statement said.

In parallel to the Task Force's technical work, political engagement with Member States will be led by the Secretary-General's newly appointed Personal Envoy for the Middle East Conflict, Jean Arnault.

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March 27, 2026 Peace and security

The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva met in an urgent meeting to discussattack on a school in Iran's Minab, which claimed the lives of more than 100 children.

"Whatever differences there are between countries, we can all agree on one thing: they must not be resolved by killing children in schools," said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.

The missile strike killed 175 people.

An independent expert at the Human Rights Council stated that in nearly a month of war, more than 600 schools and educational institutions have been destroyed or seriously damaged. At least 230 children and teachers have been killed in these attacks.

Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Farida Shaheed, reported that a US missile struck a primary school in Minab at 11:45 a.m. local time while classes were in session. At least 175 people were killed, most of them children aged 7 to 12.

According to Shahid, more than 1,000 civilians have died across Iran during the war, three million people have been forced to flee their homes, and hospitals and World Heritage sites have been destroyed.

"The killing of children can never, under any circumstances, be justified," she emphasized. Special Rapporteurs, it should be noted, are not UN employees and serve on a voluntary, unpaid basis.

Mother's testimony

Iranian resident Mohaddeseh Fallahat, who lost two children in the attack on a school in Minab, recounted the day the tragedy occurred: "Everything was as usual. I combed their hair and helped them put on their shoes and backpacks. Nothing foreshadowed that this would be our last meeting. As they left, they simply said, 'Mom, pick us up after school.' This phrase repeats in my head a thousand times, and each time my heart breaks with pain. No mother imagines that, after seeing her child off to school with a smile, she will later find herself in such a situation."

Iranian Foreign Minister: "This is not a mistake"

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that the attack on the school was deliberate and not a "miscalculation."

"This atrocity cannot be justified or concealed, and it must not be met with silence or indifference," he told the Council via video link.

Humanitarian aid deliveries

Meanwhile, during a briefing for journalists in Geneva, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that aid deliveries from Dubai, a key logistics hub, are being restored following disruptions caused by the Iranian attacks in the Persian Gulf.

Robert Blanchard, head of the WHO's emergency operations team, noted that the first two weeks of the crisis were extremely difficult, but the use of charter flights is now allowing for faster delivery of vital medicines, including for residents of Gaza.

The situation in Lebanon

UN officials in Lebanon are warning of a deepening crisis due to intensified Israeli attacks. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), evacuation orders have forced refugees to flee within a short period of time. more than a million people have fled their homes.

In southern Lebanon, more than 150,000 people have been cut off from the rest of the country due to the destruction of key bridges, which is also limiting access to humanitarian supplies.

Latest data from Iran

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reports a rapidly deteriorating situation in Tehran. The city of 9 million people "seems completely empty."

Maria Martinez, the head of the organization's delegation in Iran, spoke of the tragedies suffered by rescue workers who discovered the bodies of their loved ones under the rubble. According to her, more than 1,900 people in Iran have died, and at least 20,000 have been injured.

According to the WHO, 21 attacks on healthcare workers and facilities have been recorded in Iran since the war began. Martinez noted that 17 Red Crescent centers were damaged, and approximately 100 ambulances were damaged or destroyed.

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March 26, 2026 Peace and security

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost its connection to the main external power line on Tuesday and now relies on a single backup line. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi announced the start of consultations with Russia and Ukraine aimed at agreeing on a local ceasefire to allow for urgent repairs.

The 750 kV Dniprovska power line was shut down on Tuesday after damage was reported. The plant's management and the Ukrainian grid operator are in contact with the IAEA regarding restoration plans. Agency experts at the plant continue to closely monitor the situation.

The repair timeline remains uncertain. However, according to the IAEA director, the agency has proposed that both sides establish a ceasefire to ensure safe conditions for assessing the damage and restoring infrastructure.

Previously, the IAEA has already contributed to the conclusion five such agreements, which made it possible to carry out six separate repairs on power lines associated with the Zaporizhzhya NPP.

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March 26, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: shelling of peacekeepers in Lebanon, a Human Rights Council meeting on Ukraine, a worsening situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and an updated humanitarian plan for Cuba.

Shelling in Lebanon

UN Interim Force in Lebanon missile and artillery strikes are reported within Israel, as well as shelling of populated areas in Lebanon. The day before, two UN facilities came under fire: a position in the eastern sector was fired upon with machine gun fire, and another, located near Beit Lif, was damaged after being hit by a suspected mortar shell. No mission personnel were injured. The UN reiterated that its facilities and personnel should not be made military targets.

Casualties among Ukrainian residents

More than four years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine "The danger to civilians is only growing"This was the warning made by UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif, speaking to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. UN data shows that in the first two months of this year, 60 percent of all civilian casualties occurred in frontline regions, with almost half of those killed being elderly. The main cause of death and injury was "attacks using short-range drones."

UN Security Council meeting on the DRC

The situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains extremely tense Amid the ongoing activity of armed groups, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the country, Viviane van de Perre, warned this while speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday. Since December 2025, numerous serious human rights violations have been documented, including killings, abductions, and sexual violence. The UN also warns that 26.6 million people in the DRC, or about a quarter of the country's population, will experience food insecurity in 2026.

The Cuban crisis

The UN presented an updated humanitarian plan for Cuba, the organization's spokesperson announced today. Since January, Cuba has faced a sharp reduction in fuel imports due to US measures. The updated plan calls for assistance to two million people—approximately one in five residents of the country. To date, only $26 million of the $94 million needed has been received. The UN is focusing on maintaining basic services. The World Health Organization has warned that hospitals are struggling to keep emergency and intensive care units operational.

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