The annual United Nations meeting in New York
The United Nations General Assembly also serves as a global sounding board for ongoing humanitarian emergencies. Conflicts in regions such as the Middle East, the Sahel, and parts of Southeast Asia, as well as displacement crises caused by war, famine, and climate change, dominate many side discussions and emergency briefings.
UN agencies like the World Food Programme (WFP), UNHCR, and UNICEF take this opportunity to issue urgent appeals for funding and logistical support. In a year marked by rising refugee numbers, growing hunger, and worsening inequality, leaders are urged to act swiftly and generously.
July 5, 2025 | 4:52 pm