Gaza/West Bank: despite improvement in children's lives, situation remains deadly - Presser | UN

UN agencies reported that for the first time in many months, there are signs that the vital ceasefire in Gaza is making a difference in the lives of over one million children, but warned that the situation remains “extremely precarious and deadly" for many. Ted Chaiban, Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) briefed reporters on their recent visit to the Strip. The UNICEF deputy chief said, “since the agreement took hold, we've seen improvements impacting children's lives. More truckloads of lifesaving aid are entering Gaza, albeit not yet sufficiently to meet the magnitude of needs. Commercial goods have reappeared, and in markets we saw vegetables, fruits, chicken, eggs.” He added, “The food security situation has improved and famine has been reversed. Recreational kits designed to help children heal and deal with their stress and trauma have finally started to reach children who have not played freely in over two years.” However, with progress made, Chaiban warned that the situation “remains extremely precarious and deadly for many children.” He said, “More than 100 children have been reportedly killed in Gaza since the ceasefire of early October. Despite the progress with food security, 100,000 children remain acutely malnourished and require long-term care. 1.3 million people, many of them children, are in urgent need of proper shelter.” “Families are living in tents and bombed out buildings battered by heavy rains, strong winds and freezing temperatures. It really is miserable in those tents,” the UNICEF deputy chief said. Chaiban also expressed his “deep” concern about the implication of the deregistration of international NGOs, “which risks undermining monitoring operations and sharply limiting the delivery and scale up of lifesaving assistance across Gaza and the West Bank,” he said. On Phase two of the implementation of the ceasefire, Chaiban said that it is not just a “political milestone, but a humanitarian necessity.” He continued, “We are thankful that the remains of Ran Gvili were recovered, which helps us move towards Phase two.” The UNICEF deputy chief added, “It is a chance to turn fragile improvements into something more durable, including with recovery and reconstruction and a safer environment for children.” He also told reporters that he met with the Israeli authorities and asked them to open more routes for humanitarian and commercial supplies. “We need to allow people to move in and out safely for medical care. Family reunification and essential services. We called for the Rafah corridor to be open again for two-way traffic as announced, and for it to remain open so children who need urgent medical evacuations can have a better chance at treatments.” he said. WPF deputy chief Carl Skau briefed the reporters via video link from Rome. Skau said, “Some commercial goods are also flowing into Gaza, market are more active, although food prices are still too high for most families. And with this in December, we've been able to scale up e-wallet cash support to some 60,000 households, being able to buy from the markets.” The WFP deputy chief highlighted, “The immediate priority is to really flood the Strip with shelter, to give families protection against the biting cold and driving rains.” He continued, “Gaza also needs more commercial supplies, especially fresh foods. And as a market activity picks up, we want to really expand cash assistance working with UNICEF and others to also boost the local food system and economy.” Asked about reports of gender-based violence in the Strip, UNICEF’s Ted Chaiban said, “What we're doing about is to try to have in place through national NGOs, a network of social workers that can offer an address where you can go to report if you were either experiencing sexual violence or aggression or even are feeling depressed or otherwise needs any kind of support. It's a combination of counseling and referral services within the context of what's possible in Gaza.” He emphasized that lifesaving humanitarian assistance is not limited to health, nutrition, water, recognizing that protection and education in emergency are also lifesaving activities.


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Rule of Law: Corner stone of Intl. Peace and Security - UN Chief | United Nations

Secretary-General António Guterres said the United Nations Security Council “stands alone in its Charter-mandated authority to act on behalf of all Member States on questions of peace and security,” and stressed that “no other body or ad-hoc coalition can legally require all Member States to comply with decisions on peace and security.” Addressing a Council meeting on the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security, Guterres said, “the founders of this Organization understood that global problems can only be solved by wielding not the weapons of war, but instead the tools of diplomacy, supported by a system based on international law. By dialogue, not the zero-sum rhetoric of division. And by collaboration — not geopolitical competition.” Around the world, he said, “the rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” denouncing “flagrant violations of international law and brazen disregard for the UN Charter.” The Secretary-General said, “from Gaza to Ukraine, and around the world, the rule of law is being treated as an à la carte menu. We see States flouting the rule of law with impunity; through the illegal use of force, the targeting of civilian infrastructure, human rights violations and abuses, the illegal development of nuclear weapons, unconstitutional changes of government, and denial of lifesaving humanitarian aid.” These violations, he said, “set dangerous precedents, encouraging other countries to do what they want, instead of what they are required to do under international law.” Guterres again stressed that “the Security Council alone adopts decisions binding on all” and “only the Security Council can authorize the use of force under international law, as set out in the Charter.”


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Afghanistan, Syria & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (26 January 2026) | United Nations

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Security Council Afghanistan Syria Last Israeli Hostage in Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory Somalia South Sudan Sudan Ukraine International Day of Clean Energy New Resident And Humanitarian Coordinator - Mali Mozambique Shipwrecks/Central Mediterranean Honour Roll Guests SECURITY COUNCIL The Secretary-General spoke today on the rule of law, telling members of the Security Council that the UN Charter and other core United Nations treaties have created a collective security system that is robust and that is resilient. He said it is a system that prohibits the threat or the use of force — and binds all States, large and small, to the same rules. And that respects the principles of sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of states. But the Secretary-General warned that around the world, the rule of law is being replaced by the rule of the jungle. We see flagrant violations of international law and brazen disregard for the UN Charter. He said that from Gaza to Ukraine, from the Sahel to Myanmar, and in Venezuela and elsewhere, the rule of law is being treated as an à la carte menu. Mr. Guterres pointed to the prominence of the Security Council in the world’s collective security system, saying that the Council stands alone in its Charter-mandated authority to act on behalf of all Member States on questions of peace and security. The Secretary-General said that the Security Council alone adopts decisions binding on all, saying that it is why we must act without delay to enhance the representation and effectiveness of that very Security Council. AFGHANISTAN Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Political Affairs, yesterday concluded her visit to Kabul, in Afghanistan. During the visit, she met with the de facto authorities and members of the diplomatic community in Kabul. She also met with Afghan women, civil society members, and Afghan national female UN personnel. In her meetings with the de facto authorities, the Under-Secretary-General raised concerns regarding restrictions on our female colleagues who work for the UN, as well as the broader limitations on women’s access to work, to education, and in general to public life. She urged the immediate lifting of all these restrictions. She also encouraged the de facto authorities to engage fully in the Doha Process and to address their international obligations needed for Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international community. They agreed, both the Afghan [de facto] authorities and Ms. DiCarlo agreed to continue their engagement. Ms. DiCarlo further underscored the importance of unimpeded cross-border transit of humanitarian assistance and sought the support of the de facto authorities in that regard. SYRIA A UN-supported convoy of 24 trucks carrying critical assistance entered the city of Kobani on Sunday. The convoy delivered food, delivered nutrition supplies, health supplies, hygiene materials, winterization support, kitchen kits, and various supplies for children. The assistance was provided by UNFPA, UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and UNHCR as well as various partners. The convoy also included two fuel tankers to resupply the Karakoi water station and help restore water supply to Kobani and surrounding villages. Following the announcement of a 15-day ceasefire, on 25 January, the Government of Syria announced the opening of two humanitarian corridors in Hasakah and Aleppo. Today, the Government announced another corridor near the town of Sarin in Aleppo to allow people to leave the area should they wish to. In addition, five temporary shelter facilities have been established, including in Aleppo city, for people choosing to relocate there. On Al Hol Camp, our colleagues at UNHCR, together with the UN Population Fund, entered the camp over the weekend to visit key facilities and engage with residents of Al Hol camp. Our colleagues tell us that the camp environment appeared calm, and community interactions were described as bring positive. The Camp Administration reiterated that its priority is to de-escalate tensions inside the camp and emphasized its intention to stabilize the situation to enable the gradual reentry and scale-up of humanitarian assistance. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date=2026-01-26


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UN Human Rights Chief calls on Iranian authorities to end 'brutal repression'

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk briefed a Special Session of the Human Rights Council on Iran. Mr. Turk said 'the killing on the streets of Iran may have subsided, but the brutality continues'.


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Peacekeepers work to meet mission mandate in the Middle East | United Nations Peacekeeping

The role of peacekeepers in the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in Golan is to de-conflict, avoid escalation, and to observe, monitor and report on violations to the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement. After visiting the region, Under-Secretary for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix warned of significant violations to the agreement, and the impact on the local population. More information: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/peacekeeping-lacroix-warns-of-rising-threats-to-blue-helmets-middle-east


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