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‘It will take years to help people deal with the invisible consequences of war’: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

“I am continually inspired by the strength and courage of the Ukrainian people. As I have travelled to Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and most recently to Kramatorsk and Lyman, I have seen for myself how the disruption of essential services such as electricity, water and heating affects people. I have spoken to people whose … Read more‘It will take years to help people deal with the invisible consequences of war’: A UN Resident Coordinator blog

‘We must not normalise the war in Ukraine,’ warns country coordinator

The UN’s top official in the country – who also coordinates all the organization’s humanitarian work there – emphasised the urgent need for peace, justice, and sustained international support. In October and November alone, over 2,180 civilian deaths and injuries were verified. The intense fighting has also led to a stream of evacuations, with nearly … Read more‘We must not normalise the war in Ukraine,’ warns country coordinator

1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort

Speaking in Geneva, Matthias Schmale described the anguish felt by Ukrainians as the war grinds on: “As we are not only approaching winter but also the sad 1,000-day mark since the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion in 2022, we are of course thinking of the more than 12,000 people who have been killed.” “To date, civilian … Read more1,000 days into Ukraine war, winter poses critical challenge to aid effort

1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

Recent attacks on energy infrastructure have decimated 65 percent of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, severely disrupting electricity, heating and water supplies across the country. “The deepening emotional toll on innocent people became clear during my visit to the country last week,” Kelly Clements, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees reported, noting that, “the intense attacks … Read more1,000 days of full-scale war on Ukraine: UNHCR urges solidarity with victims

War in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field

The UN Security Council is due to meet in emergency session shortly after 3pm New York time on Wednesday on Ukraine, amid unconfirmed reports that troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) – more commonly known as North Korea – have been deployed to fight alongside Russian forces. We’ll have live coverage plus … Read moreWar in Ukraine: Live updates from the Security Council and the field

Torture ‘a common and acceptable practice’ in Ukraine war, UN investigators say

In an oral update to members, Erik Møse, chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, said it has documented new cases of torture committed by Russian authorities against civilians and prisoners of war in occupied areas of Ukraine and in the Russian Federation.  “We gathered evidence of sexual violence used as torture, mainly against … Read moreTorture ‘a common and acceptable practice’ in Ukraine war, UN investigators say

UN official highlights growing toll of Ukraine war, rising threat of ‘nuclear incident’

Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General at the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said that last month was particularly deadly for Ukrainian civilians, with at least 219 killed and more than 1,000 injured. Since 24 February 2022 – the date of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, has documented 11,662 civilian killings … Read moreUN official highlights growing toll of Ukraine war, rising threat of ‘nuclear incident’

UN rights chief calls for end to war on Ukraine following latest airstrikes

Mr. Türk said these “relentless” attacks were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the country, tearing apart infrastructure, and creating a host of socioeconomic challenges.   Between March and May, 436 civilians were killed and 1,760 injured, High Commissioner Türk said. “These high civilian casualties are largely the result of the ground offensive and aerial attacks, … Read moreUN rights chief calls for end to war on Ukraine following latest airstrikes

Birth in a war zone: Coping amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine

The couple had gone to Maternity Hospital No. 5 in the port city of Odesa in southern Ukraine. The facility is known for its comprehensive maternity care and had earned some local fame as the birthplace of quintuplets. But, just after Ms. Chebotar delivered her baby, an air raid alarm sounded over the city, which … Read moreBirth in a war zone: Coping amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine

War in Ukraine should not be ‘new normal’, warns top humanitarian there

“There has been a very clear intensification of the war over the past couple of months,” said Denise Brown, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine.  “On my last trip to Ukraine two weeks ago, there were 12 sirens during the day and 12 explosions. There’s a constant disruption to daily life in the city … Read moreWar in Ukraine should not be ‘new normal’, warns top humanitarian there