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The next six months will shape the recovery for communities affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. A time-bound additional appeal for US$296 million has been launched to expand support for 1.3 million people. More in our latest situation update: bit.ly/4guXccg

A new @UN_Women report paints a bleak picture: At least 1 million women and girls have lost access to critical support as funding cuts dismantle women’s organizations working in humanitarian crises. 🔗 See our press release: unwo.men/HloR50ZmavW #ForAllWomenAndGirls

📍 #Venezuela: Volunteers like Vileidi are lending their time to prepare meals for families affected by the earthquakes. With support from WFP, local volunteers and humanitarian partners are working together to ensure displaced families have access to food while they begin to rebuild.

The physical signs of stress can present in many different forms, including: ❌headaches ❌neck, shoulder or back pain ❌lack of appetite ❌upset stomach More facts, including stress management tips, from @WHO during this Self-Care Month. who.int/news-room/ques…

#SriLanka prison violence: families of inmates & prison officers killed & injured deserve to know truth & see accountability. Prompt, independent & transparent investigations must be carried out into Negombo violence & reprisals. Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka should be given unfettered access to all prisons. ohchr.org/en/statements-…

A major landslide struck a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh in an area with a mosque. Children were inside at the time of the incident. The situation remains dire, every day brings more rain. More rain brings more risks.

Every day, the UN works around the world to: 🇺🇳Feed the hungry 🇺🇳Vaccinate children 🇺🇳Promote development 🇺🇳Protect civilians 🇺🇳Support displaced people 🇺🇳Advance human rights & much more. un.org/en/essential-un

The UN General Assembly has marked 31 years since the Srebrenica genocide that resulted in the deaths of more than 8,000 people. Participants paid tribute to the victims & their families, while reflecting on the strength, dignity & courage of survivors. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…

The @UN Chiefs of Police Summit, organized by @UNPOL, brings together senior government officials, police chiefs, UN officials and partners to discuss how policing can respond to some of the most pressing peace and security challenges. To invest in police is to #InvestInPeace.

💧🏙️ Sustainable cities start with safe water and sanitation. #SDG6 and #SDG11 go hand in hand. Reliable water and sanitation improve public health, strengthen climate resilience, reduce inequalities and support adequate housing. 🔗 Read the report: unwater.org/publications/s…

#DRC: @volker_turk deplores the civilian impact of recent clashes in the east. "I urge the Congolese armed forces and the M23 to immediately step back from further violence and urgently act to de-escalate tensions." ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

“For over four years, the war in Ukraine has shattered millions of lives and separated countless families. There are no military solutions. Only inclusive dialogue & negotiations can reverse this dangerous trajectory.” – @UNDPPA chief @DicarloRosemary dppa.un.org/en/news/usg-di…

In eastern #DRC, escalating violence against Ebola responders is undermining efforts to contain the outbreak. Since 15 May, partners have recorded 76 security incidents targeting response teams and aid workers. At least 45 have been injured. Read more: bit.ly/3QXjiK3

.@UNDP and UNHCR chiefs urge sustained investment as Afghanistan faces unprecedented refugee returnee influx.

The earthquakes in #Venezuela devastated the lives of thousands of children and families. UNICEF is providing life-saving support. But much more is required as needs grow. The earthquakes have taken so much from children already. We cannot allow them to take their futures.

Global military spending surged to a record high $2.887 trillion in 2025 — that’s 776 times more than the UN's regular budget. A shift in global investment is urgently needed to ensure critical priorities such as hunger relief & humanitarian aid are adequately funded.

Two weeks after the devastating earthquakes struck #Venezuela, families in La Guaira are still searching for loved ones beneath the rubble. @UNReliefChief met with people whose lives have been upended by the disaster, including a mother still hoping to find her five children.

Marine life is now protected by a landmark international treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity. The agreement will protect life in areas beyond national waters, representing more than two-thirds of the ocean. un.org/bbnjagreement/…

The earthquakes in #Venezuela have added a new layer of humanitarian needs. This additional, time-bound appeal builds on the original response plan, helping bridge the gap created by the earthquakes while supporting communities on the path to recovery over the next six months.

“The UN Charter and the women, peace and security agenda are our last, best hope for a better world – where bodies are no longer used and abused as battlefields.” – Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. un.org/sexualviolence…