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Two Years of War in Sudan – Displacement Surges Amid Dire Aid Shortages
Two years into Sudan’s devastating war, the country faces the world’s largest displacement crisis with nearly 13 million people forced to flee their homes. Of these, almost 4 million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries including…
For Lasting Peace in Sudan, Women Must Lead Peace Efforts
As Sudan’s devastating conflict enters its third year, women—who make up more than half of the 12 million people displaced—are bearing the brunt of the war. The demand for gender-based violence services surged by nearly 300% in 2024 alone,…
Funding Cuts Threaten Millions with Hunger and Disease in DR Congo and Beyond
Tens of millions of people across the globe are facing the threat of extreme hunger and starvation, as significant reductions in humanitarian aid risk deepening crises in various regions, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…
Uganda Faces Surge in Refugees as Insecurity Grows in DRC and Sudan
Geneva, 9 April 2025 – Uganda, which is already Africa’s largest refugee-hosting country, is experiencing a sharp increase in refugee arrivals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to UNHCR Representative in Uganda,…
Commission on Population and Development Calls for Renewed Commitment to Health Equity: A Focus on…
April 2025 - New York, United Nations – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) convened for its fifty-eighth session from April 7-11, 2025, under the theme *"Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages."*…
For All Women and Girls – Pendo Vestine on Closing the Gender Gap in Tech
Rwandan tech advocate Pendo Vestine is at the forefront of the movement to close the gender gap in STEM. An alumna of the UN Women-led African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI)—a programme also supported by the International…
Sudan’s Crisis Deepens as Khartoum Faces Widespread Devastation
Sudan’s humanitarian emergency continues to spiral, with the capital city, Khartoum, left in ruins after nearly two years of brutal conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The war,…
IMF and Rwanda Reach Agreement on Fifth Policy Coordination Instrument Review Amid Economic…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Government of Rwanda to complete the fifth review of the country’s Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI), following discussions held in Kigali from March 24…
On Rwanda Genocide Remembrance Day, UN Chief Warns of Rising Global Hate and Division
New York, April 7, 2025 — As the world marks the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning: the tide of hate speech,…
