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A smiling young girl, Shereen, carries a large pot of rice and chickpeas in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, while other children and adults stand near tents in the background.

UN ramps up ceasefire support to hungry and war-weary Gazans

The UN is taking the opportunity of the ceasefire in Gaza to ramp up the delivery of aid to the beleaguered people of Gaza.

From podiums to patrols: Taking the pulse of the UN’s busiest week

Silhouettes of delegates stand near a United Nations flag at sunrise outside UN Headquarters during the 80th General Assembly Debate in New York.

Ukraine: Keeping the lights on during the darkest times

A group of people, including a woman pushing a stroller, walk down a foggy street in Chasiv Yar, Ukraine, carrying humanitarian aid supplies provided by UNHCR.

UN peacekeeping’s long history of support to DR Congo

A convoy of UN Police armored vehicles on a dirt road during a mixed patrol mission in the Bushugara IDP camp in DR Congo.

‘Massive response’ needed following Gaza conflict’s ‘horrific toll’ on children

Palestinian children and men wait with metal pots for hot meals distribution in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip.

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