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February 6, 2026 Human rights

Female genital mutilation violates the human rights to life, health, and bodily integrity and causes irreparable harm to more than 230 million women and girls worldwide. An additional 23 million girls are at risk of suffering from this practice in the near future.

About this in International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation the UN Secretary-General recalled Antonio Guterres.

It is estimated that in 2026 alone, approximately 4.5 million girls, many of them under five years old, may be subjected to the procedure, sometimes known as female genital mutilation.

Serious consequences

"This custom is rooted in the same gender biases that limit girls' access to education, restrict women's employment opportunities, and limit their participation in public life," the UN chief said in his message. "The world has committed to ending this dangerous practice by 2030."

The heads of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), UN Women, the World Health Organization, UNESCO, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stressed in a joint statement that female genital mutilation cannot be justified under any circumstances.

This practice causes serious harm to the physical and mental health of girls and women, leads to severe lifelong complications, and the annual cost of their treatment is estimated at approximately $1.4 billion.

There is progress, but it is not enough.

As the statement notes, efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation have begun to yield results over the past three decades. Nearly two-thirds of the population in countries where the practice is widespread now support its elimination. Since 1990, in countries and regions where female genital mutilation is practiced, the proportion of girls undergoing the procedure has decreased from one in two to one in three.

However, the UN emphasizes that this is still not enough to achieve the goal. Sustainable Development Agenda – complete cessation of mutilating surgeries by 2030.

Investments bring huge returns

UN agencies note that effective solutions are well known. These include health education, the engagement of religious and community leaders, parents, and health workers, and the use of traditional and social media. Supporting grassroots initiatives, including youth and community networks, is particularly important.

Equally important is assistance to victims – access to medical care, psychosocial support and legal services tailored to the specific context.

According to the UN, every dollar invested in the fight against FGM yields a tenfold return. An investment of $2.8 billion could prevent 20 million cases of female genital mutilation and generate economic returns of $28 billion.

Risk of rollback

As 2030 approaches, the gains of recent decades are under threat. Funding cuts are already limiting prevention and support options for those affected.

Of additional concern is the growing arguments for the so-called "medicalization" of FGM—attempts to justify its performance by medical professionals, ostensibly to reduce harm. The UN emphasizes that such approaches create new obstacles to the complete elimination of the practice.

Without sustainable and predictable funding, there is a risk of community-based programmes being scaled back, primary services being weakened and progress being lost.

“Getting to zero will require sustained political commitment – and continued investment,” António Guterres stressed.

The UN reaffirms its commitment to working with local and international partners – public and private – to end this practice once and for all.

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February 5, 2026 Peace and security

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Thursday that dozens of people were killed and injured in Gaza over the past 24 hours. Emergency services are unable to reach all the victims due to ongoing fighting and restrictions on movement.

Speaking at a briefing in New York, the UN spokesman recalled that all parties are obliged to comply with international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Last night, UN humanitarian teams received another 25 people who returned to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing. As in previous days, UNDP staff took them to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. OCHA and partner organizations continue to work in the reception area, where psychologists, medical professionals, and other humanitarian workers are providing support to the returnees.

Medical evacuation

Yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners organized a medical evacuation of eight patients and 17 accompanying persons from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah Port. This morning, another evacuation was carried out – seven patients and 14 accompanying persons.

WHO representatives stated that the key priority remains ensuring increased humanitarian access to Gaza, accelerating the restoration of damaged medical facilities, and expanding critical services. These measures, the organization emphasized, are necessary to strengthen the healthcare system and reduce the need for evacuations.

The UN also reiterated its call for the immediate resumption of medical evacuations to the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. More than 18,500 patients in Gaza require specialized care that is unavailable within the Strip.

Rising Violence and Displacement in the West Bank

According to OCHA, high levels of forced displacement remain in the West Bank. Since the beginning of 2026, more than 900 Palestinians have fled their homes or communities, primarily due to settler violence, access restrictions, and demolitions.

In just two weeks – from January 20 to February 2 – OCHA documented more than 50 attacks by Israeli settlers resulting in casualties and damage to property.

Humanitarian teams are conducting preliminary damage assessments to determine the required level of assistance and adjust the response of the UN and partner organizations.

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February 5, 2026 Peace and security

Political solutions form the basis of sustainable peace, said UN Deputy Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, speaking at a Security Council meeting on the role of the police component in peacekeeping operations.

"United Nations police play a key role in supporting political processes, building the capacity of police and other law enforcement institutions in host countries, and promoting trust between communities and the State," he said.

The UN Deputy Peacekeeping Chief's remarks came amid the final stages of a comprehensive review of UN peacekeeping operations, initiated by the Secretary-General in accordance with the Pact for the Future. According to Lacroix, this process should lead to the development of a future-oriented peacekeeping model capable of functioning in an increasingly complex and volatile security environment.

He also recalled the liquidity crisis facing the UN. This has forced the organization to implement extensive cost-cutting measures, including cutting civilian personnel and withdrawing military and police contingents from UN peacekeeping missions, which directly impacts the ability of these missions to fulfill their missions, including the protection of civilians.

Lacroix stressed that stable funding is necessary to improve the effectiveness of missions.

The UN Deputy Chief of Staff paid special attention to the interaction between peacekeepers and the population in countries where the Organization's operations are deployed. According to Lacroix, community-focused and information-driven approaches to peacekeeping policing enhance mission effectiveness while simultaneously promoting personnel safety.

UN police, he said, also play an important role in countering disinformation, misinformation and hate speech through ongoing engagement with local communities.

Lacroix recalled that police personnel continue to operate in a context of political instability and growing operational risks, and called for renewed collective political support for peacekeeping.

"We must ensure that [mission] mandates are supported by adequate resources. We must maintain unified political support for peacekeeping," the Deputy Secretary-General said.

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February 5, 2026 Peace and security

Acute malnutrition among children in parts of North Darfur and Kordofan, Sudan, has reached catastrophic levels. Amid ongoing conflict, mass displacement, and restrictions on humanitarian aid, the country is rapidly approaching a state of mass famine.

According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), acute malnutrition thresholds were exceeded in two districts of North Darfur – Um Baru and Kernoy. This occurred following the fall of the regional capital, El Fasher, in October 2025 and the mass exodus of the population.

Assessments conducted in December found acute malnutrition rates among children in Um Baru at 52.9 percent and approximately 34 percent in Kernoy. According to the IPC, famine has not yet occurred, but conditions are rapidly deteriorating and urgent action is needed.

Increased risk of mortality

"These alarming figures indicate an elevated risk of mortality," the experts said, adding that many other areas of the country, affected by conflict or inaccessible to humanitarian organizations, could face equally catastrophic conditions.

Um Baru and Kernoy are located in remote areas of North Darfur, near key displacement routes toward the border with Chad. Both areas have received large numbers of civilians fleeing the fighting in and around El Fasher.

Consequences of the conflict

The war in Sudan, which began in April 2023 between the previously allied Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Intervention Forces, has devastated food systems across the country, causing massive displacement and cyclical disruptions to health, water, and nutrition services.

In 2026, Sudan is expected to experience approximately 4.2 million cases of acute malnutrition, including more than 800,000 cases of severe malnutrition, a sharp increase from 2025.

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February 5, 2026 UN

The top news of the day at the UN and around the world: the UN commented on the expiration of the last nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia, the evacuation of civilians from frontline areas of Ukraine continues, the UN chief condemned the terrorist attack in Nigeria, and the US allocated $5.88 billion to fight HIV/AIDS worldwide.

START-3 Treaty

The United States and Russia are close to an agreement to continue to comply with the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as New START, media reported today. It expired at midnight today. New START was the last nuclear arms control agreement in force between Russia and the United States. The UN hopes that negotiations on continued compliance will be positive and fruitful, UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in response to a reporter's question.

Evacuation from frontline areas of Ukraine

According to UN humanitarian agencies, civilians were killed and wounded yesterday in an attack on an open market in the town of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Evacuations continue in frontline areas: 6,000 people were evacuated from the Donetsk region in January alone. Edem Wosornu, a representative of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), visited a transit point in Lozova, Kharkiv region, where evacuees are being received. They are receiving essential items, medicine, and financial assistance.

Terrorist attack in Nigeria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist attack on February 3 in Kwara State, Nigeria, which reportedly killed more than 100 people. The UN chief expresses his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the wounded. Guterres emphasized the UN's support for Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. He called for those responsible to be held accountable.

The United States and the Fight Against AIDS

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) welcomed the US decision to commit $5.88 billion to the fight against the disease. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima emphasized that these funds will ensure assistance to millions of people worldwide. For more than two decades, Byanyima noted, US investments have been the leading driver of global progress in the fight against AIDS, saving millions of lives.

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