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October 26, 2025 Humanitarian aid

The attacks on Kyiv over the past two nights have killed and injured civilians, including children. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported this on its X social media page.

According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), seven children were injured. The child casualty toll is rising amid ongoing "brutal attacks on populated areas across Ukraine," the fund notes.

“Protect the children. Stop the attacks,” UNICEF said.

The UNHCR also reports that residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged as a result of the attacks on Kyiv.

“Civilians and civilian infrastructure are not targets,” the Directorate emphasized.

With the onset of cold weather, the situation for the population of Ukraine is only worsening, the OCHA notes.

In Kherson, which was subjected to intense shelling, humanitarian teams provided affected civilians with essential supplies, materials for home repairs, and medical and psychological support.

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October 26, 2025 Culture and education

Every year on October 27, the world remembers and honors what is in danger of disappearing without a trace – our audiovisual heritage. World Day for Audiovisual Heritage The World Heritage Site was established by UNESCO in 2005. Its main goal is to draw attention to the fragility of these materials and the need to preserve them. Preserving audiovisual heritage means preserving our identity, our history, and the opportunity to learn from the past.

The United Nations collections are among the world's largest audiovisual archives. Since the UN's founding in 1945, they have housed thousands of hours of video and audio recordings and hundreds of thousands of photographs capturing key events in international diplomacy. This is more than just a chronicle of meetings—it is living testimony to an era in which global principles of peaceful coexistence, human rights, and international cooperation were shaped.

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The UN holds more than 37,000 records containing recordings of its meetings.

A special place in these archives is occupied by the speeches of the first people to conquer space – Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova – as well as Soviet politicians and diplomats who played a crucial role in the creation of the UN. Among them are speeches by Andrei Gromyko, Vyacheslav Molotov, and other Soviet representatives who participated in the 1945 San Francisco Conference and the first meetings of the General Assembly. Their voices, intonations, and arguments – all can be heard and seen thanks to the careful preservation and digitization of the materials.

Today these recordings are available online through the platform UN Audiovisual Library and are used by researchers, journalists, students, and anyone interested in the history of international relations. This is a striking example of how audiovisual heritage becomes not just an archive, but a living tool for education and dialogue between generations.

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Fragile evidence of the past

While at the dawn of civilization people immortalized history in stone, capable of surviving millennia, as was the case with ancient Egyptian and Roman tablets, in modern times much more fragile materials are used to preserve memory.

Films, radio broadcasts, television programs, and musical works—everything that contains living emotions, voices, faces, and current events—are often preserved on film and vinyl. Film deteriorates, records scratch, cassettes demagnetize, and digital formats become obsolete. Without special efforts, we risk losing unique evidence of the past: chronicles, interviews, documentaries, and recordings of endangered and already extinct languages and cultures.

Once lost and found again

Humanity has managed to save much, but some is lost forever. After the 1973 military coup in Chile, thousands of hours of television broadcasts, interviews, and documentaries were destroyed. Some of the archives were saved thanks to the efforts of the National Library and international partners. Today, these recordings help younger generations understand what Chilean democracy looked like before the dictatorship.

Unique films of the Soviet Arctic, shot at polar stations between the 1950s and 1970s, were long considered lost. Some were later discovered in private collections and restored in digital format. These images not only have scientific value but also provide visual evidence of life in extreme conditions.

In Indonesia, scientists recorded interviews with speakers of rare languages that are now practically unused in everyday life. Without these audio files, entire cultures could have disappeared without a trace. They are now stored in a digital archive and are available to linguists worldwide.

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Relatively recently, the UN used such equipment to edit news footage.

The digital era – new challenges

On the one hand, digital technologies offer the opportunity to preserve more and for longer. On the other hand, they require constant updating and protection from data loss and cyberthreats. Therefore, preserving audiovisual heritage requires not only the painstaking work of archivists, but also the implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions, improved legislation on access rights and intellectual property, and extensive international cooperation.

The Mosfilm film library contains over 2,500 titles. Despite advanced preservation methods, film inevitably loses quality over time, so since the early 2000s, the studio has been actively engaged in digital restoration. Today, this process includes not only digitization but also the restoration of the author's original vision, image enhancement, and preservation of films in 4K format.

Many countries are celebrating October 27 with specialized events, including screenings of archival films, exhibitions, lectures, and digitization campaigns for old recordings. Museums, libraries, television companies, archives, universities, and individual enthusiasts are participating. UNESCO's "Digitalizing Our Shared History" project, for example, helps resource-poor countries preserve their audiovisual treasures. International organizations such as AMIA and the International Council on Archives are coordinating efforts worldwide.

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October 25, 2025 International law

The world's first international convention on preventing, addressing, and combating cybercrime opened for signature today in Hanoi, Vietnam. Sixty-five countries signed it on the first day.

Once signed, the document still needs to be ratified by each state in accordance with its own processes.

“The UN Convention against Cybercrime is a powerful, legally binding instrument designed to strengthen our collective defense against cybercrime,” the UN Secretary-General said. Antonio Guterres at the signing ceremony.

"This is a testament to the enduring power of multilateralism in finding solutions. And it's a promise that no country, regardless of its level of development, will be left defenseless against cybercrime," he added.

Convention against Cybercrime should help countries counter the growing threat of cybercrime in a context where the misuse of information and communications technologies facilitates crimes such as terrorism, human trafficking, financial crimes and drug smuggling.

The Convention aims to improve the effectiveness of cybercrime prevention measures by strengthening international cooperation in this area and promoting capacity building, particularly in developing countries.

The main provisions of the Convention include:

Establishment of the first global mechanism for the collection, exchange and use of electronic evidence in relation to all serious crimes (previously there were no uniform international standards in this area);

Introducing criminal liability for cybercrimes, as well as for offenses related to online fraud, sexual exploitation of children on the Internet, and the involvement of children in illegal activities on the Internet;

"Cybercrime is fundamentally changing the nature of organized crime, and the new UN Convention against Cybercrime will be an important tool to enable States to effectively counter this threat," said Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

"We must now ensure the Convention enters into force as soon as possible," she added.

The UN Convention against Cybercrime was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2024 and will enter into force 90 days after ratification by 40 member states.

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October 24, 2025 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: United Nations Day, civilians in Ukraine suffered again as a result of attacks, devastating floods in South Sudan, the conclusion of the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development.

UN Day

Today is celebrated United Nations DaySecretary General Antonio Guterres addressed the UN Security Council on this matter He spoke via video link from Hanoi, calling for urgent reform of the Security Council, which, he said, "shaped the course of history" and "prevented the chaos of a major war," but is now in dire need of change. In his speech, the UN chief placed particular emphasis on the need to expand the number of permanent members of the Security Council. António Guterres also supported initiatives by France and the United Kingdom to limit the use of the veto and called on the Security Council to "carefully consider them."

Strikes against Ukraine

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, civilians in Ukraine have suffered further casualties as a result of attacks over the past 24 hours. Authorities report that massive airstrikes have hit more than 30 villages in the Kherson region. Humanitarian agencies warn that with the onset of cold weather, power outages and damage to homes are making the situation even more difficult for civilians. The UN continues to facilitate evacuations from frontline areas of the Kharkiv region. With the support of the Humanitarian Fund for Ukraine, partner organizations are providing transportation, psychosocial, and rehabilitation assistance.

Floods in South Sudan

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns that nearly 1 million people have been affected by devastating floods in South Sudan. Around 335,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Last week, the World Health Organization reported more than 104,000 cases of malaria, including 16 deaths, across the country. South Sudan is suffering from ongoing conflict and acute food shortages, and the floods are worsening the already dire humanitarian situation.

Trade and Development

The 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development concluded in Geneva. Representatives from 170 countries participated, a record in the Conference's 60-year history. Delegates agreed on a declaration known as the "Geneva Consensus," reaffirming the central role of the UN agency in advancing multilateral cooperation. World leaders committed to reforming global systems for more equitable development.

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October 24, 2025 Climate and environment

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recognized the potential of artificial intelligence to produce more accurate and accessible weather forecasts and improve early warning systems. The organization emphasizes the need to ensure that all countries can take advantage of this potential.

The Extraordinary World Meteorological Congress, held this week in Geneva, issued a call for the public, private, and academic sectors to collaborate on developing AI and machine learning technologies to protect people and economies from threats such as extreme heat and precipitation. The Congress also endorsed the integration of AI into the WMO's global observing, data processing, and forecasting system.

These decisions are part of a package of measures aimed at accelerating the achievement of the WMO's main goal of creating early warning systems accessible to all people on the planet by the end of 2027.

Speaking at the meeting, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres He stated, "Early warnings are not an abstraction. They give farmers the opportunity to protect crops and livestock, allow families to evacuate safely, and protect entire communities from devastation."

He stressed that “mortality rates associated with natural disasters are at least six times lower in countries with effective early warning systems.”

Congress also approved new technical regulations for early warning services to strengthen the role of countries' meteorological and hydrological services in providing reliable and accurate forecasts.

The WMO emphasizes that AI should complement, not replace, existing scientific forecasting methods.

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October 24, 2025 Humanitarian aid

Two weeks after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect, the World Health Organization reports progress in the delivery of humanitarian aid. The WHO also emphasizes the need to increase the scale of medical evacuations and facilitate access for the delivery of medicines and equipment.

Speaking from Jerusalem to reporters in Geneva, WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territory Rick Piperkorn noted that the organization is actively increasing the volume of aid, but “it is necessary open all border crossingsto deliver a variety of food, shelter and essential supplies, especially as winter approaches."

According to a WHO representative, Gaza's healthcare system is devastated after two years of war: only about 2,100 hospital beds are available for the enclave's 2.1 million residents. Several major medical facilities are out of reach, as they are located outside the zone from which Israeli forces withdrew earlier in October.

Medical evacuations

More than 170,000 people have been injured during the conflict, and many patients are unable to receive the treatment they need. On Thursday, the WHO conducted its first medical evacuation since the ceasefire began – 41 patients and 145 accompanying persons were transported to various countries. The organization plans to increase the number of evacuations to 50 patients per day.

“It is especially important to resume referring patients for treatment to hospitals in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem,” Pieperkorn emphasized.

He also called for the Rafah crossing to be opened for daily medical evacuations to Egypt.

"We need more countries to accept patients," the WHO representative added. "Two evacuations are planned for next week, but we want them to happen every day."

Humanitarian supplies

Responding to a question about the first meetings of the Civil-Military Coordination Center, established by the US to implement the terms of the ceasefire, Pieperkorn expressed hope that the new mechanism will expedite the delivery of aid and, in the future, the supply of equipment for recovery and reconstruction.

He noted that the WHO has presented a consolidated list of drugs and medical products used in all hospitals worldwide and is seeking a unified authorization for their delivery, which will reduce delays.

“We understand that the road ahead will be long and challenging, with many obstacles,” the WHO representative said. “But we can only hope that this ceasefire will hold, and we let's come to peace and a political solution".

Preparing for the cold season

Meanwhile, since the ceasefire was declared on October 10, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has sent over 47,000 humanitarian aid items to Gaza. Of these, 31,000 are shelter items, including 2,500 tents, which will help displaced persons live in safer and more dignified conditions.

"The people of Gaza have suffered unimaginable losses," said IOM Director General Amy Pope. "They need assistance that reaches them quickly and safely, through every possible route. Shelter isn't a luxury; it's what allows families to stay warm and begin rebuilding their lives."

According to humanitarian agencies, about 90 percent of the population remains homeless, and 1.5 million people need emergency assistance.

IOM has prepared millions of emergency relief items for rapid deployment, including 28,000 tents to accommodate 168,000 people, as well as blankets, mattresses, hygiene kits, and 4.1 million winterization items.

Despite the ceasefire, customs delays, limited crossings, and ongoing instability continue to impede aid delivery. The organization is prepared to expand operations as quickly and extensively as conditions and access granted by the Israeli authorities allow, in accordance with humanitarian principles.

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October 24, 2025 Humanitarian aid

More than 900 days of brutal conflict and famine have pushed millions of Sudanese to the brink of survival. Women and children bear the heaviest burden. According to the UN, Sudan is currently facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Thousands of people are on the brink of death

More than 30 million people need urgent assistance, including 9.6 million forced from their homes and nearly 15 million children struggling to survive every day.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) issued a joint statement calling on the global community to pay attention to the "enormous suffering" faced by millions of Sudanese.

As fighting subsides in Khartoum and other parts of the country, approximately 2.6 million people are returning to their homes, destroyed, and without access to water, healthcare, or education.

The situation is exacerbated by outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever, and malaria, as well as rapidly spreading malnutrition, including among children. According to the IOM, thousands of people are at risk of death.

More than 260,000 civilians are under siege.

Over 260,000 people, including 130,000 children, remain besieged in the city of El Fasher, North Darfur. For over 16 months, they have been cut off from food, water, and medical care. The healthcare system has collapsed. Reports of killings, sexual violence, and forced recruitment into armed groups are growing.

"Children are suffering from malnutrition, are exposed to violence, and are dying from preventable diseases. Families are doing everything they can to survive, demonstrating incredible resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges," said UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban.

Lack of funding

Since the beginning of the year, 13.5 million people have received humanitarian aid in Sudan, but funding shortages are making the work of the UN and its partners increasingly difficult.

The $4.2 billion 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan is only 25 percent funded.

UN agencies confirm their readiness to continue their joint efforts to provide assistance to people across the country.

"The humanitarian community is ready to act, but it cannot do it alone. Urgent global support is needed to save lives and help communities recover," the agencies said in a statement.

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October 24, 2025 UN

The United Nations Secretary-General addressed the UN Security Council via video link calling for urgent reform of the Security Council, which he said "shaped the course of history" and "prevented the chaos of a major war" but is now in dire need of change.

Speaking from Hanoi, the UN chief began with the story of the Security Council's very first vote in 1946. When the ballot box was inspected before the vote, a note from New York mechanic Paul Antonio—the designer of that very same box—was unexpectedly discovered. "May God be with every Member of the United Nations, and may your noble efforts bring lasting peace to the world," the Secretary-General quoted from the note.

“The Security Council exists for the sake of people,” he emphasized. Antonio Guterres"For the sake of parents who have lost children, refugees left homeless, soldiers who have lost limbs. In every corner of this hall are the shadows of the fallen. But next to them are the hopes of the living."

The Secretary-General noted the Security Council's key historical achievements: helping to stop genocide in Cambodia and dismantle the apartheid system in South Africa, implementing peacekeeping missions in Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste, Liberia and other countries, and creating a global counter-terrorism architecture.

However, according to Guterres, the Security Council's reputation "remains fragile." The Secretary-General condemned instances of Member States acting in violation of the UN Charter, which "undermines confidence in the entire system" and "threatens global security."

In his speech, the UN chief placed particular emphasis on the need to expand the number of permanent members of the Security Council. "Africa, a region where nearly half of all UN peacekeeping missions are deployed, lacks a permanent voice at this table," the Secretary-General noted, adding that Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region are also underrepresented.

António Guterres supported initiatives by France and the UK to limit the use of the veto and called on the Security Council to "study them carefully."

Concluding his speech, the Secretary-General addressed the Security Council members: "Be worthy of the olive wreath of peace! The time has come to open the doors and let the light in. Without a Security Council fit for purpose, the world will be in danger."

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