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October 10, 2025 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Venezuelan activist, the head of the UN condemned the attacks on Ukraine, UN humanitarian agencies mobilized to deliver aid to Gaza, and October 10 marks World Mental Health Day.

Nobel Peace Prize

The UN Secretary-General congratulated Venezuelan activist and politician María Corina Machado on her Nobel Peace Prize. The UN chief noted that for decades, Machado was a champion of democracy and a voice of unity in her country. He stated that at a time when democracy and the rule of law are under threat around the world, awarding the prize to Machado is a tribute to all those who defend civil and political rights.

Strikes against Ukraine

The UN chief condemns last night's Russian drone and missile attacks, which reportedly "targeted critical civilian and energy infrastructure in Ukraine," the UN spokesman said at a briefing in New York. The strikes resulted in civilian casualties, including a child. The attacks also reportedly caused widespread power and water outages in several regions, including Kyiv. The Secretary-General reiterated his call for a complete, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire.

Aid for Gaza

On Friday, after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect, thousands of Gazans fled to the northern part of the enclave. All UN humanitarian agencies mobilized to provide aid to the Strip. They prepared to deliver 170,000 tons of food, medicine, and other goods to Gaza. World Health Organization (WHO) representative Christian Lindmeier called for unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid "along all possible routes."

World Mental Health Day

According to the UN, one in five people affected by conflict faces mental health issues. However, many are unable to access the care they need, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare systems are under-resourced. In his message for World Mental Health Day, celebrated on October 10, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on states to prioritize mental health support for people affected by conflict, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

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October 10, 2025 Peace and security

The UN Secretary-General condemns last night's Russian Federation drone and missile strikes, which allegedly "targeted critical civilian and energy infrastructure in Ukraine" and reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, including the death of a child, and injuries to several others.

As UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric emphasized at a press briefing on Friday, the strikes led to widespread power and water outages in several regions, including Kyiv, affecting millions of people ahead of the winter season.

“Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur, are prohibited by international law and must stop immediately,” Dujarric recalled.

The Secretary-General, he said, once again urges a complete, immediate and unconditional ceasefire on the territory of Ukraine, which will pave the way for a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace in accordance with the UN Charter, international law and UN resolutions.

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October 10, 2025 Humanitarian aid

On Friday, after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect, thousands of Gaza residents flocked to the northern part of the enclave. The main road leading in this direction was jammed with people. All UN humanitarian agencies have been mobilized to provide assistance to the Strip. They have prepared 170,000 tons of food, medicine, and other goods for delivery to Gaza.

"Details regarding the agreement and its implementation are still scarce. However, we call for the immediate opening of all crossings into Gaza so that humanitarian aid can flow unimpeded into the war-torn enclave," said Juliet Tuma, Director of Communications for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Her comments came amid reports that Israeli troops have begun withdrawing from parts of Gaza in accordance with agreements reached this week in Egypt brokered by the US, Qatar and Turkey.

Fighting hunger

"The food UNRWA delivers is crucial to preventing famine," Tuma emphasized. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that approximately 50,000 children in Gaza suffer from acute malnutrition and are at high risk.

"They need immediate treatment. We hope that with the ceasefire we will be able to deliver the therapeutic nutrition they desperately need," said UNICEF representative Ricardo Pires.

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said on Thursday that all UN humanitarian agencies were "mobilized to deliver aid to Gaza."

Speaking to reporters, he stressed UNRWA's "indispensable role" in distributing humanitarian supplies across the sector and recalled the UN's central role in US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan.

The ceasefire is in question

Despite ceasefire declarations, humanitarian teams working in the enclave reported that fighting was still ongoing on Friday morning. However, UN operations continue.

On Thursday, a UNICEF team arrived in Gaza City to rescue two infants who were in incubators. "Thankfully, thanks to the efforts of our colleagues and medical workers on the ground, the children survived and were reunited with their families today," Pires said.

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He added that the team had to wait 15 hours to gain access to the city as "the situation on the ground remained extremely volatile and clashes occurred."

These reports were confirmed by UNRWA management: according to agency staff, airstrikes were again recorded in the enclave on Friday morning. Juliet Tuma also reported that more than 370 UNRWA staff members have been killed since the conflict began following Hamas attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023.

“This is the largest loss of life among UN personnel in the history of the organization,” she emphasized.

Call for the resumption of medical evacuations

World Health Organization (WHO) spokesman Christian Lindmeier joined calls for "unimpeded access for humanitarian aid along all possible routes."

He stressed the need to resume emergency medical evacuations from Gaza to the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as well as flexible funding needed "for recovery."

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October 10, 2025 Healthcare

This Friday, World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) presented the results of the largest study to date on the mental health of European healthcare workers. Its findings are staggering: one in three healthcare workers suffers from depression or anxiety, and one in ten has experienced passive suicidal ideation in the past two weeks.

The survey covered more than 90,000 doctors and nurses from all European Union countries, as well as Iceland and Norway. Its findings highlight a systemic crisis caused by years of underfunding of healthcare and a disregard for the well-being of those who save lives every day.

Anxiety and suicidal thoughts

Doctors and nurses work in conditions that undermine their mental health: a third of them experience threats or bullying, and one in ten experiences physical violence or sexual harassment. A quarter of doctors work more than 50 hours a week; a significant portion of medical staff live in constant anxiety due to temporary employment contracts.

Particularly alarming is the fact that 10 percent of respondents admitted to occasionally having thoughts of suicide or self-harm. These "passive" suicidal thoughts are not just fleeting experiences, but harbingers of potential tragedies. Healthcare workers working in violent environments, with grueling shifts and night shifts, are twice as likely to experience such thoughts as the average person.

"The survey results are a stark reminder: the effectiveness of our health systems depends directly on the health of those who work within them," said Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, emphasizing that the current situation can be changed. Suggested measures include zero tolerance for violence and harassment, revised shift schedules and overtime, reducing workload through effective recruitment and digitalization, and ensuring access to confidential psychological support.

Enthusiasm in spite of stress

Despite external pressures and fatigue, most healthcare workers continue to find meaning in their work. Three out of four doctors and two out of three nurses surveyed said they are satisfied with their profession and feel its significance. This speaks to a deep commitment to their work, but also highlights the need for systemic support to maintain this enthusiasm and prevent burnout, the report's authors note.

Mélanie Desbarrey, a radiology specialist from France, says fatigue and overwork often lead to mistakes. According to her, 66 percent of medical students in France have experienced depression at least once, and 21 percent have had suicidal thoughts. She believes that enforcing working hours laws and adequate funding are key to protecting the mental health of medical professionals.

The problem extends far beyond personal well-being. Mental burnout in healthcare workers directly impacts patients and society as a whole. In some countries, up to 40 percent of doctors and nurses with depressive symptoms have taken sick leave, and up to a third have considered leaving the profession. This means not only a staffing shortage but also a decline in the quality of medical care, longer wait times, and increased workload for those who remain.

Work on mistakes

The WHO is calling on countries to take immediate action. Priority steps include eliminating violence, flexible shift planning, equitable distribution of overtime, overall workload reduction, expanding access to mental health care, and regular monitoring of healthcare workers. All of these measures can be implemented by reallocating existing resources.

"We cannot afford to lose healthcare workers to burnout, depression, or violence," concluded Hans Kluge. "Concern for their well-being is not just a moral obligation. It's the key to ensuring every patient receives timely and high-quality care."

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October 10, 2025 Peace and security

At least 214 civilians were killed and nearly 1,000 wounded across Ukraine in September 2025, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) reported today. People in frontline areas, particularly women and the elderly, are particularly hard hit.

“The high number of civilian casualties last month confirms a worrying trend this year – hardly a day goes by without civilian deaths or injuries, particularly in frontline areas,” said Head of Mission Danielle Bell.

Victims among the elderly

According to the HRMMU's monthly report, 69 percent of all civilian casualties in September occurred in areas located near the front line, particularly in the Donetsk and Kherson regions. At least 87 of the dead were over 60 years old. Elderly Ukrainians often remain in their hometowns and are hesitant to evacuate.

So, on September 9 as a result Russian attack in Yarovaya, Donetsk region Twenty-five civilians were killed (16 women and nine men) and at least 19 were wounded (13 women and six men). Most of the victims were collecting their pensions at a post office in the city center when the bomb fell nearby: 21 of the dead and 13 of the wounded were over 60 years old.

Strikes on populated areas and infrastructure

The Mission also notes that the main cause of civilian casualties was short-range drone strikes, which accounted for approximately 30 percent of all deaths and injuries in September. Another 30 percent of casualties were caused by long-range missile attacks and loitering munitions launched against Kyiv and 16 other regions of Ukraine, including cities located hundreds of kilometers from the front line. Ninety-seven percent of civilian casualties were recorded in government-controlled areas.

In September, Ukrainian energy infrastructure was attacked At least 31 times. In the Chernihiv region, power grid facilities were attacked at least 12 times, leading to temporary power and water outages, as well as rolling blackouts in October.

Just the previous night, another massive strike on energy facilities resulted in the death of a seven-year-old boy and the injury of 34 people, the Mission said in a statement.

In the first nine months of 2025, the number of civilian deaths and injuries increased by 31 percent compared to the same period last year. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the UN Mission has documented at least 14,383 civilian deaths and 37,541 civilian injuries, including 738 children killed and 2,318 injured.

Ukrainian women at the center of humanitarian efforts

Meanwhile, at a briefing in Geneva today, UN Women representative Sabine Fraser stated that more than three and a half years after the full-scale invasion and eleven years since the conflict began, the war "continues to claim lives, destroy cities, displace millions of people, and turn lands into minefields." Since February 2024, according to the UN agency, at least 4,403 women and 314 girls have died across Ukraine.

Fraser also reported that this morning in Kyiv, after new strikes, people were again left without power and water. Large-scale attacks on energy facilities are becoming more frequent, while people are preparing for a fourth winter of full-scale war. She also noted that attacks on infrastructure and transport have a particularly strong impact on women, as they spend more time at home and use public transport more often.

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The UN agency representative emphasized that women not only suffer from war but also play a leading role in humanitarian response and recovery. In Zaporizhzhia, UN Women organized consultations with groups of Ukrainian women whose stories demonstrate strength and resilience. Among them was a combat veteran who, despite her own psychological trauma, fights for the rights of other female soldiers. Also present at the meeting was a displaced woman who opened a scented candle business as a symbol of "warmth and light in the darkness." Thus, Ukrainian women, who themselves need assistance, are playing a leading role in recovery.

Fraser emphasized that less than one percent of reconstruction funds in the country are gender-specific. "Now is the time to support Ukrainian women and girls so they can survive the war with dignity and become leaders capable of building a just and equal future," she stated.

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October 10, 2025 Human rights

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Friday welcomed the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to activist and politician María Corina Machado in recognition of her efforts to advance the democratic aspirations of the Venezuelan people.

"We congratulate María Corina Machado on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize," said OHCHR Representative Tamin Al-Khitan. "This recognition reflects the clear aspirations of Venezuelans for free and fair elections, civil and political rights, and the rule of law."

The 58-year-old activist, barred by authorities from participating in last year's presidential election, remains in hiding in Venezuela. In January, she was briefly detained after participating in an opposition rally and was soon released, reportedly under pressure from the international community.

Machado thanked the Nobel Committee for the award, noting that it was "an achievement for all of society."

"I'm just one person. I certainly don't deserve this," she said.

Repression against the opposition

Numerous reports prepared under the mandate of the UN Human Rights Council attest to the severe restrictions on civil liberties in Venezuela.

Earlier this year, independent experts called on the authorities to end the practice of holding political opponents incommunicado. They emphasized that "targeted detentions" are illegal and may be classified as enforced disappearances. This is one of the most serious human rights violations, which, if confirmed, can be classified as an international crime.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has repeatedly expressed concern about reports of events in the country.

In December 2024, Türk condemned the "disproportionate use of force and violence" during the post-election protests, including by armed government supporters. At least 28 people were killed.

In July, the Venezuelan National Assembly declared Türk and OHCHR staff personae non gratae, effectively blocking the UN Office's work in the country.

Human rights are universal

Speaking to journalists in Geneva, OHCHR representative Al-Khitan emphasized that the Office is committed to dialogue with the Venezuelan government and all stakeholders.

"We remain firmly committed to defending the rights of all Venezuelans, both inside and outside the country," he said.

"The most important thing now is to strengthen cooperation with the authorities," al-Khitan added. "Unfortunately, the Venezuelan National Assembly voted to declare the High Commissioner persona non grata."

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October 10, 2025 Healthcare

According to the UN, one in five people affected by conflict faces mental health problemsHowever, many cannot get the care they need, especially in low- and middle-income countries where health systems are overburdened and under-resourced.

In his message on the occasion World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated on October 10, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on states to prioritize supporting the mental health of people affected by conflicts, disasters and other emergencies.

"We live in difficult times, full of challenges. Conflicts are on the rise, more and more people are forced to flee their homes, and the effects of the climate crisis are becoming more frequent and destructive," the Secretary-General noted.

This year, World Mental Health Day focuses on mental health services in emergencies. According to Guterres, it is "an occasion to remember the impact of crises on people's well-being and the urgent need for support to heal those suffering and alleviate hardship."

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The Secretary-General also noted that "first responders are also suffering," emphasizing that psychological services must be accessible to all.

“Mental health support "It's not optional—it's absolutely essential," he said. It must be part of the emergency response, supported by significant investment, delivered by trained professionals, and provide evidence-based care.

Guterres called for "an end to the chronic underfunding of mental health" and stressed that on this day the international community must "commit to supporting the mental health of all populations, including and especially in disaster situations."

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October 9, 2025 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the first stage of the ceasefire plan in Gaza, attacks on hospitals in Sudan's Darfur, the process of restoring power supply at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, and the IOM facilitating the return of Syrians from Libya.

Gaza Agreements

The United Nations will provide comprehensive support in Gaza after reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The Secretary-General announced this on Thursday. Antonio GuterresEarlier, US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his peace plan after several days of indirect talks in Egypt. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), residents of Gaza and Israel greeted the news of the possible agreement with jubilation. The Office emphasized the need to immediately deliver aid in sufficient quantities to the most vulnerable populations.

Violence in Sudan

UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric expressed the Organization's deep concern today about the ongoing violence in Sudan, particularly in the besieged capital of North Darfur, El Fasher. According to humanitarian workers, more than 50 people have been killed in attacks there since the beginning of October. According to reports, the day before, more than a dozen civilians, including women and children, were killed in an attack on a hospital in El Fasher, allegedly carried out by the Rapid Intervention Force. Another 17 people were injured. This followed an attack on the maternity ward of the same hospital the day before.

Situation at Zaporizhia NPP

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, announced today the beginning of the process of restoring external power supply Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine. As a reminder, access to the power grid was lost as a result of military action. According to Grossi, in recent weeks, the IAEA has maintained frequent contact with the Russian Federation and Ukraine, seeking to create conditions for repairing the damaged sections of the Dnieper Power Line (Dnieper) and the Ferrosplavnaya-1 Power Line (Ferrosplavnaya-1), located on both sides of the front line.

Return to Syria

On Wednesday, 152 Syrians returned home from LibyaTheir voluntary return was facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The flight from Tripoli to Damascus was organized at the request of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The returnees had lived in Libya for over ten years. In the coming months, IOM will provide individual reintegration assistance to the families. According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), more than a million people have returned to Syria from abroad since December 2024, when the Assad regime was toppled.

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October 9, 2025 Healthcare

In Afghanistan, the first phase of the national measles vaccination campaign for children, conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the National Expanded Immunization Program, has concluded. Approximately 8.9 million children aged 6 months to 10 years were vaccinated in 17 cold-climate provinces.

Measles remains one of the most contagious diseases and a leading cause of death among children, easily preventable through vaccination. In Afghanistan, where access to routine immunization is limited and many children suffer from malnutrition, the disease can lead to severe complications, such as pneumonia and blindness, and can even be fatal.

"Measles is a deadly but preventable disease. In Afghanistan, where many children are particularly vulnerable, vaccination is a matter of survival," said Dr. Edwin Ceniza Salvador, WHO Representative in Afghanistan.

Measles outbreaks often occur in winter and early spring, with a noticeable increase in cases during and after cold weather, as cold weather can facilitate the survival of the virus and facilitate easy transmission in situations where large groups of people gather indoors.

In 2024, more than 9,300 cases of measles were registered in Afghanistan, and by August 2025, another 8,500 new cases were reported. The number of outbreaks increased from 127 in 2023 to 430 in 2024. Nearly 92 percent of those infected were children under 10 years old.

Complete eradication of measles

Afghanistan is committed to eliminating measles. Achieving this goal requires a massive vaccination effort to inoculate the majority of the population and prevent new outbreaks both within and outside the country.

"The successful completion of the first phase of the national campaign is a crucial step in protecting millions of children from illness, disability, and death. We are deeply grateful to the health workers, volunteers, and partners who made this possible, even in the most challenging conditions," said Edwin Ceniza Salvador. He emphasized that WHO will continue to support Afghanistan's health system.

“Our task now is to close the gaps in immune protection and integrate this work into the routine immunization system,” said Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan.

The national measles vaccination campaign, which consists of two phases, aims to vaccinate at least 95 percent of children aged 6 months to 10 years.

Following the completion of the first phase, WHO, UNICEF and partners continue to work closely with national health authorities to prepare for the second phase of the campaign and ensure that no child is left unprotected.

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