WFP staffer shot and killed in Yemen
Moayad Hameidi, a Jordanian national, was working in Turbah, in the country’s southwest. He came under fire on Friday afternoon, and the identify of the assailants is not yet known.…
Exhibition “The Theater of Experiences” | City of Geneva
Presenting science through demonstrations, experiments and interactive devices, such is the bet of the new exhibition The Theater of Experiences of the Museum of the History of Science. Throughout the…
International Labour Conference adopts new apprenticeship standard, among other key decisions
GENEVA (ILO News) – Delegates attending the 111th International Labour Conference (ILC) have adopted a new Recommendation on Quality Apprenticeships. The new labour standard aims to support “opportunities for people…
Yemen: Killing of veteran WFP staff member ‘an unacceptable tragedy’
In a statement, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator David Gressly said he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the appalling attack”, which occurred on Friday when unknown gunmen fired on…
Sound of Freedom, Liberating Innocence: A Heroic Journey Against Sex Trafficking
“Sound of Freedom” is a 2023 movie based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent who quits his job to rescue children from global sex…
Sudan: 300 children evacuated from orphanage
What was it like on the bus journey to Wad Madani? There was a mix of emotions in the air. There was a general feeling of relief, as people knew…
TPG aid for young people | City of Geneva
The annual unireso JUNIOR tpg action is 300.- francs (instead of 400.-). With an allowance of 100.- francs, allocated to all young people residing in the City of Geneva (aged…
Let’s bend the arc of history in favour of social justice, says ILO Director-General
© ILO GENEVA (ILO News) – The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, called upon countries to, “bend the arc of history in favour of social…
WFP: ‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel
The spillover will be devastating for both peace and stability in a region already experiencing political instability, climate extremes, food and water insecurity, and economic decline, the agency warned. Growing…
Nova Kakhovka Dam: ICRC responds with water and health assistance
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has teams on the ground in Kherson and Novovoronsovka today. Our immediate focus is to make sure that people in Kherson and…