Trump has removed MLK and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks

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Why Charlie Kirk's Legacy became so INSANE (Kirkification)

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Gaza: Humanitarian Situation - Press Conference | United Nations

Guest briefing by Nestor Owomuhangi, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Palestine Representative, on Gaza situation. ---- Nestor Owomuhangi, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative in Palestine, said that Gaza today is “a population holding its breath, suspended between survival and uncertainty.” Addressing the press, Owomuhangi cited a Palestinian woman and said, “The ceasefire is a breath, but one cannot live on a single breath.’” He added, “The sky is quieter, but the trauma remains loud. The ceasefire was desperately needed, but it is not an end to the war for women and girls, not physically, emotionally or economically.” He reported, “More than 57,000 households in Gaza are now headed by women. Many of them are deeply vulnerable, with no income to support their children. And now winter rains, and flooding are adding a new layer to suffering.” He highlighted, “People no longer ask for homes, education or proper food. They ask for a tent, a small heater for the night. Their expectations have collapsed as devastating as any destroyed building.” He said, “The maternal health sector: we need to rebuild and equip the health facilities that have been destroyed. We must ensure a steady and reliable flow of medicines and suppliers. We also need to rebuild the health workforce, and we must restore referral pathways so women can once again move safely through the system and receive the lifesaving care they need.” He said, “Currently, UNFPA supports 22 health facilities, which is about 11 percent of the entire health system, which includes 5 hospitals. We are supporting 14 women and girls’ safe spaces, two shelters and nine youth hubs. In 2026 we plan to double this number. But even weeks after a ceasefire, access remains a problem, with only three crossings open and never at the same time, as well as continued red tape imposed to bring in supplies. We are still seeing huge delays in deliverance” He stated, “We need predictable, sustained, safe, humanitarian access through all crossings to all parts of Gaza, especially the North Gaza. Without this, recovery cannot gain momentum.”


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Volunteer, 2026 belongs to you: The International Volunteer Year 2026

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme kicks off the International Volunteer Year 2026. This opening video honors the power of volunteerism to drive sustainable development, foster solidarity, and create positive change worldwide. Featuring voices and stories from across the globe, it sets the tone for a year dedicated to action, recognition, and impact.


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More than 10 children reportedly killed in attack on kindergarten in South Kordofan, Sudan

Drone strikes in Ghadeer locality, Kalogi, South Kordofan, have reportedly killed more than 10 children aged between 5 and 7 years, inside a kindergarten yesterday.


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Ukraine: “Heaven and Hell”, with Matthias Schmale | RC/HC Ukraine | Awake at Night | United Nations

A life-long humanitarian, Matthias Schmale has borne witness to a number of seismic moments in world history. Currently United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, he is overseeing efforts to help Ukrainians prepare for a fourth winter at war. “The longer this lasts, the more the resilience will go down, the more the psychological damage will take hold [...] There are nights where I lie in bed thinking, why can't this nightmare for civilians end?” Ukrainians have endured four years of hellish conflict that continues to devastate civilian lives and infrastructure, leaving 36 percent of the population in need of aid. In this episode, Matthias Schmale looks back on a long career of humanitarian service, reflects on the deep scars of war and explains why daily life in Kiev can be both heaven and hell. [00:00] Introduction [01:01] Experiencing “Heaven and Hell” in Ukraine [03:03] Do not romanticize resilience [08:00] Navigating loss and the hard road to healing [11:04] Hope and reality [12:36] Winter as a weapon [14:41] Declining humanitarian funding [15:49] Hope persists despite dark times [21:50] What keeps Matthias awake at night [26:13] Reflections from UNRWA - then and now [29:49] Losing colleagues in Gaza [31:42] Clarifying a controversial interview [35:26] From missionary kid to humanitarian [37:27] Growing up in Apartheid South Africa [40:34] Witnessing the fall of the Berlin Wall [42:16] Closing remarks Listen to more Awake at Night episodes: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwoDFQJEq_0b6hu1e8oxsch9W0D7vkNqt #podcast #unitednations #awakeatnight #OCHA #Ukraine About Awake at Night Hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, the podcast ‘Awake at Night’ is an in-depth interview series focusing on remarkable United Nations staff members who dedicate their career to helping people in parts of the world where they have the hardest lives – from war zones and displacement camps to areas hit by disasters and the devastation of climate change.


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Intl Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures - Briefing | United Nations

Remarks by Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, on behalf of António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Informal meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures.


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Ukraine: Humanitarian situation - Press Conference | United Nations

Press conference by Matthias Schmale, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine on the situation in the country. ---- Matthias Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine said, “At the moment, I don't sense any optimism that we're getting closer to ending this terrible tragedy.” Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters, he cautioned that earlier “moments of cautious optimism” had faded as Ukraine enters another winter under bombardment. Schmale warned that continued strikes on energy infrastructure pose one of the gravest risks. “We are particularly worried about the winter,” he said, noting that the “big worry is people potentially getting stuck in high rise buildings in cities.” He pointed to a recent close call in the northeast, saying a city of 40,000 people in Sumy region “was cut off for several days.” Authorities had begun considering evacuations, he said, adding that the worst was fortunately avoided. But he warned that the winter months could bring “a catastrophe within a catastrophe.” Despite ongoing strikes, Schmale said Ukraine is living through a dual reality in which “development and recovery work goes on” even as fighting continues. In Kherson, he noted that “every day there's been shelling this year,” leaving the streets desolate and largely empty. Yet beneath that devastation, he visited an underground maternity ward, a setting he described as a stark counterpoint to the destruction above. Schmale said, “And you couldn't experience a starker contrast: above ground the horror of war, below ground in the same place people helping women give birth to new life. And it sort of characterizes the defiance of the Ukrainians.” He also highlighted “innovative work” combining de-mining with agricultural recovery, with NGOs and UN agencies clearing fields and helping farmers return to their land. He said such efforts keep alive the hope of a better future. Still, he cautioned against “romanticiz[ing] resilience.” After nearly four years of war, he said “the population is getting weary and more tired,” even as red lines remain firmly in place. That fatigue, he added, will shape “the receptiveness to whatever deal might come out in the future.” Schmale said the conflict is becoming increasingly technological, with drone warfare reshaping conditions for civilians and aid workers alike. On a recent trip to Donetsk region, he observed “kilometers of the road being covered by fishnets” to disrupt drone surveillance. Humanitarian groups, he said, report that their biggest worry is “drone attacks targeting them very directly.”


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Trump added his name to US Institute of Peace building

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International Day for Persons with Disabilities - Press Conference | United Nations

Marking the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, UN Global Advocate Giles Duley said that persons with disabilities are assets for workforce, reiterating the need to look at the societal barriers that are holding them back from achieving what they can. The Global Advocate spoke to reporters in New York. He highlighted the importance of listening to what the reality is like for people with disabilities. Duley said, “Too often people with disabilities are presented as inspiration, as resilient people. And of course, they are. But that means the stories of those left behind who are truly vulnerable are often ignored or forgotten. We can't romanticize the idea of disability.” Speaking about Gaza, the Global Advocate said, “People with disabilities whenever there is a crisis are the ones most vulnerable,” adding that “people living on top floors of apartment buildings, when the electricity is gone, cannot evacuate. When warnings are done by sound, people who are deaf do not get them. When people in wheelchairs and there's rubble in the streets, they lose all accessibility.” Duley also pointed out that the society “have to stop looking at people with disabilities as victims.” He said, “We should look at them as assets, because some of the most resilient people you will meet in the workforce are people with disabilities, people who have struggled their whole lives, people who have met those challenges.” “For me, resilience is life's gift for your suffering and challenges,” the Global Advocate said, adding, “It gives you strength that enables you to be an amazing part of the workforce. There are barriers that stop those people and so rather look at them as the problem, we must always look at the societal barriers that are holding them back from achieving what they can.” Duley also said, “Sixteen to 17 percent of the world's population label themselves as having disability. The stories we hear are only about the ones that we feel comfortable listening to. Unfortunately, the stories that are uncomfortable are the ones we need to be telling.”


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16 Days of Activism 2025: End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls Message | United Nations

This video, presented by the United Nations Victims’ Rights Advocate, marks the first day of the 16 days of activism and the global campaign to end digital violence against women and girls. It highlights how abuse transcends physical spaces and follows victims of sexual exploitation and abuse by UN and related personnel into the digital world, emphasizing the urgent need for a victim-centered approach. The message calls for collective action to create safe, respectful digital environments and uphold the rights and dignity of all victims.


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