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Explore the fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war on scientific research in Ukraine, unveiling losses and challenges while outlining crucial priorities for safeguarding the nation's scientific landscape

Navigating the aftermath of war: Explore the resilience of Ukrainian scientists and the global call to support scientific renewal

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and ESCWA release a rapid assessment predicting a 34% rise in poverty and an 8.4% drop in GDP if the Gaza war persists for a second month. The report highlights the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the devastating socio-economic consequences, with projections pointing to a potential 45% increase in poverty and a decline in the Human Development Index. The assessment sheds light on the long-lasting effects on development and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.

In a distressing report, Oxfam has highlighted the use of starvation as a weapon of war against Gaza's civilians. The international humanitarian agency analyzed United Nations data, revealing that a mere 2% of the food that should have been delivered to Gaza has entered the region since a total siege was imposed on October 9. This increased blockade followed a series of attacks by Hamas and the taking of Israeli civilian hostages.

Accusations have surfaced regarding Israel's alleged deployment of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Global human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have raised concerns about the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) employing white phosphorus munitions in these areas, potentially violating International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which outlines the responsibilities of states and non-state entities in armed conflicts.

A devastating report published by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine sheds light on the harrowing toll that the ongoing...

An independent statistical analysis conducted by Russian media outlets Mediazona and Meduza, in collaboration with a data scientist from Germany's Tübingen University, estimates that nearly 50,000 Russian men have died in the war in Ukraine. Using the concept of excess mortality, the study examined inheritance records and official mortality data to reveal the true human cost of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The analysis highlights the hidden deaths that the Russian government has tried to conceal, shedding light on the devastating impact of the conflict.

The war in Ukraine, alongside other conflict and climate-driven upheaval led more people to leave their homes last year, heightening the urgency for immediate, collective action to alleviate the global crisis, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said.   

A shortfall of nearly 650 million dollar fund in child protection leaves nearly 18 million vulnerable children and caregivers in the world's worst humanitarian crises at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, said Save the Children.

A staggering 3,15,000 grave violations against children in conflict took place in the last years, said UN Children’s Fund UNICEF. The UN Agency described it as a “stark illustration of the devastating impact of war” on the young.