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"Access to Jenin Camp in the #WestBank has been near-impossible since the Israeli Forces operation ‘Iron Wall’ commenced on 21 January 2025.
Safe #HumanitarianAccess must be restored, and those displaced must be allowed to return immediately.”

— UNRWA Roland Friedrich
May 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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President To Lam of Vietnam boldly champions Palestinian self-determination and a two-state solution, urging the world to uphold international law in conflicts.

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Vietnam backs two-state solution for Palestine at UN General Debate
President To Lam told the General Assembly Vietnam "supports the rise of the Palestinian people to self determination and a 2 state solution" and urged adherence to international law and relevant UN resolutions.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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📃 Each year, as part of its mandate, the @icrc.org reviews its engagement with armed groups to strengthen protection for people affected by conflict.

Read more to learn about this year’s key trends and engagement constraints → bit.ly/47BnSSw

#IHL #HumanitarianAccess #Protection
ICRC engagement with armed groups in 2025
ICRC Adviser Matthew Bamber-Zryd discusses key insights from the 2025 survey regarding the ICRC's engagement with armed groups.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Iceland's minister has declared that the ongoing suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza cannot be ignored any longer, calling for urgent humanitarian access and a just peace.

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#US #CitizenPortal #IcelandCivilianCrisis #PeaceNegotiations #HumanitarianAccess #CrisisResponse
Iceland’s minister says Gaza’s civilian crisis cannot be background noise
At the United Nations, Iceland’s minister said that repeated destruction of Gaza and unresolved causes cannot continue and urged humanitarian access, citing Security Council resolution 2803 and rising civilian tolls.
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September 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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President Julius Mada Bion of Sierra Leone called for a revival of trust in global governance, asserting that honoring commitments and protecting the vulnerable are essential for effective multilateralism.

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Sierra Leone President urges restoring trust in the United Nations
President Julius Mada Bion told the UN General Assembly that restoring trust is essential to effective multilateralism, called for budgets to match peace commitments, and urged fair representation for Africa on the Security Council.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls on the EU to lead the charge for global peace and climate action amidst escalating crises.

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#US #CitizenPortal #HumanitarianAccess #EuropeanUnionGlobalPeace #MultilateralismMatters #ClimateAction
UN Secretary General urges EU support for global peace and climate action
Antonio Khersh highlights EU's role in tackling peace, climate change, and inequalities.
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March 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Prince Fal warns that the time is running out to preserve the two-state solution, calling for urgent action to secure peace and humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank.

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#US #CitizenPortal #GazaWestBank #HumanitarianAccess #PeaceInitiatives #CivicAccountability
Saudi minister urges immediate action to preserve two‑state solution
At a ministerial meeting convened by Saudi Arabia with Norway, the EU and France, Prince Fal called for urgent steps to protect a two‑state outcome, stressing ceasefire, humanitarian access and reconstruction alongside accountability for violence and incitement.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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Saudi Arabia's commitment to normalization hinges on a two-state solution, as the minister emphasizes that disarmament and reconstruction must go hand in hand.

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Saudi minister declines to comment on normalization rumors, says disarmament and reconstruction must proceed together
Asked about rumors Saudi might join the Abraham Accords, Prince Fal said he would not respond to rumors, reaffirmed that normalization is conditional on a two‑state solution, and said Saudi supports full implementation of the referenced comprehensive peace plan, including disarmament and reconstruction and fuller humanitarian access.
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September 25, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Governments like Germany have made #HumanitarianDiplomacy a top priority - but can diplomatic engagement really improve #HumanitarianAccess? Discuss this with Amsel Bilal Saleem @rescue.org and Max Freundlieb @diakoniekh.bsky.social this Wednesday 2pm: ow.ly/T4Ea50X3zHO @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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After 16 months of devastation, March's renewed bombardments plunged 2 million people in #Gaza back into a relentless nightmare. Violence is at an all-time high. Here's where things stand. ⬇️
#RightToHealth #HealthCrisis #HumanitarianAccess
April 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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La population a déjà subi 16 mois de destruction et de souffrance, et la reprise des bombardements en mars a replongé 2 millions de personnes dans un cauchemar sans fin.
#Gaza #DroitÀLaSanté #CriseSanitaire #Humanitaire #RightToHealth #HealthCrisis #HumanitarianAccess #CeaseFireNOW #MédecinsduMonde
April 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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As conflict escalates in Myanmar, the World Food Programme faces unprecedented challenges in delivering vital aid, with warehouses looted and staff risking their lives to help those in desperate need.

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#US #CitizenPortal #MyanmarHumanitarian #HumanitarianAccess #AidDelivery
WFP reports looting and damage to warehouses amid changing conflict dynamics
WFP loses access to warehouses as conflict worsens, affecting humanitarian operations on the ground.
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April 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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The U.N. Security Council has reportedly endorsed President Trump's peace plan for Gaza, but crucial details remain elusive—what's really behind this diplomatic move?

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#US #CitizenPortal #HumanitarianAccess #RegionalStability #GazaPeace #DiplomaticDevelopment
State Department presenter says U.N. Security Council endorsed a Gaza peace plan
The presenter reported that the U.N. Security Council endorsed what he described as President Trump's comprehensive peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, calling the endorsement a step toward lasting peace for people in Gaza, Israel and the region.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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The U.N. warns that North Darfur is facing a humanitarian catastrophe, with over 600,000 displaced and aid blocked by violence and unsafe conditions.

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UN coordinator warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Tawila, North Darfur
Denise Brown, the U.N. resident and humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, said access is blocked to large populations near El Fasher, that aid convoys cannot move without guarantees of safe passage, and that funding and security gaps are deepening malnutrition, disease and protection crises.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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The U.N. warns that escalating attacks in Ukraine are causing a devastating rise in civilian casualties and crippling humanitarian aid efforts, leaving millions in peril.

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#US #CitizenPortal #CrisisResponse #HumanitarianAccess #CiviliansFirst #UkraineHumanitarian
U.N. humanitarian office warns of rising civilian toll in Ukraine, urges protection and more funding
A U.N. humanitarian representative told the Security Council that recent strikes across Ukrainian cities have driven a surge in civilian casualties, damaged humanitarian assets and constrained aid delivery; OCHA urged the council to press for protection, restore access and increase funding.
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June 10, 2026 at 3:22 AM
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France faces tough questions about its arms shipments to Israel while vocalizing support for Palestinians—how do they reconcile these conflicting actions?

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#US #FrancePalestinians #InternationalRelations #CitizenPortal #ConflictResolution #HumanitarianAccess
Journalist questions France on alleged arms shipments to Israel; mission reiterates UN channels and calls for ceasefire
A reporter cited an investigative claim that France shipped arms to Israel and asked how that squares with French verbal support for Palestinians; the ambassador replied by focusing on UN processes, a New York declaration supporting a two‑state solution, and calling for disarmament of Hamas and humanitarian access in Gaza.
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September 2, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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As the conflict in Yemen escalates, Djibouti is bracing for a surge of humanitarian needs with 2,300 newcomers already seeking refuge.

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UN teams working with Djibouti to register about 2,300 arrivals from Yemen, council hears
The presenter said United Nations teams are coordinating with Djibouti authorities after roughly 2,300 people arrived in Northern Djibouti's Obok region, with registration ongoing and more arrivals expected; the statement called for protection and humanitarian access.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Renewed conflict in Yemen has displaced over 125,000 people this month, putting immense pressure on already strained humanitarian resources.

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#US #CitizenPortal #CrisisResponse #HumanitarianAccess #YemenHumanitarian #CivilianProtection
UN warns of fresh displacement in Yemen as thousands arrive in Djibouti
The UN said hostilities in Yemen have displaced an estimated 18,000 households (about 125,000 people) this month and humanitarian supplies are critically low; roughly 2,300 people have arrived in northern Djibouti, where UN partners are providing urgent assistance.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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UN peacekeepers are sounding the alarm as they report explosive-filled jerry cans and a staggering 32 airstrikes in Lebanon, raising serious concerns about safety and humanitarian efforts.

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UNIFIL reports strikes, use of explosive jerry cans and restrictions to movement in Lebanon
UN peacekeepers reported IDF activity inside Lebanese territory including incidents with explosive-filled jerry cans and recorded at least 32 airstrikes in UNIFIL's area of operations; peacekeepers also reported impediments to freedom of movement and facilitated humanitarian missions despite constraints.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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UN reports a tragic escalation in Gaza, with nine children lost and critical services on the brink due to fuel shortages—how will this humanitarian crisis unfold?

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#US #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #ChildSafety #HumanitarianAccess #GazaCivilians
UN relays UNICEF figures on child deaths in Gaza and warns of fuel shortages for critical services
The UN said UNICEF reported nine child deaths in Gaza over the previous week and warned that power supplies for central services are vulnerable because engine oil and spare parts approvals remain limited, with 13,500 liters approved since March and more than 92,000 liters still pending approval.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Yemen is facing a perilous escalation of conflict, with recent offensives threatening to unravel years of fragile peace and endangering not just the nation but the entire region.

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#US #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #YemenConflict #HumanitarianAccess #DiplomaticSolutions
UN special envoy warns Security Council of renewed large‑scale war in Yemen
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg told the Security Council that recent offensives have turned the risk of resumed large‑scale conflict into reality, citing the capture of al‑Mokha, rising civilian casualties and more than 11,400 newly displaced households since early September.
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September 12, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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The UN raises alarms as ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and Gaza threaten civilians, hospitals, and humanitarian efforts, urging immediate action for relief.

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#US #CitizenPortal #ConflictResolution #HumanitarianAccess #LebanonCommunities #CivilianProtection
UN warns of civilian harm and restricted humanitarian access in Lebanon and Gaza
The UN briefing warned of continued Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, concern about strikes affecting hospitals and restrictions on humanitarian movement, and reported airstrikes in Gaza hitting areas near UN shelters and a UN-supported bakery.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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As winter approaches, the UN warns that the precarious safety of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank is at risk, with urgent calls for funding to combat a looming health crisis.

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#US #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CrisisResponse #HumanitarianAccess #GazaStripCivilians
UN warns Gaza and West Bank civilian safety remains precarious as winter and rains approach
The UN expressed deep concern for civilians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, saying partners are preparing for the rainy season but that more funding and access are urgently needed; WHO cautioned Gaza's health system cannot withstand new surges.
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September 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM