UN Allocates $3M as Humanitarian Assistance for ‘Sendong’ Survivors
The World Food Programme will use the funds to provide emergency food to 81,000 displaced people over the next three months.
UN Saddened by Death of Staff Member Fred Simiyu Willis
According to media reports, Willis, who was a health officer with the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF), was said to have undergone multiple operations after which he developed several complications.
‘Coup Attempt’ Rocks Guinea-Bissau
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau and called for the respect of the lawful civilian authorities in the West African country.
UN Addresses Needs of Children Affected by Tropical Storm ‘Sendong’
With tens of thousand of homeless villagers seeking shelter in public buildings, including schools, the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) has increased its calls for the safe and uninterrupted access to learning for children
US Remains Largest Donor of Voluntary Development Services
He said the United States pays special tribute to those UN volunteers who have lost their lives helping others.
