Wars and conflicts, natural catastrophes and the ongoing impact of climate change – huge numbers of people around the world are suffering and need help and protection. For 50 years, the German Foreign Office together with its partners has been contributing to Germany’s humanitarian aid effort. htt
Immigration - Global humanitarian reasons for current U.S. immigration are tested in this updated version of immigration author and journalist Roy Beck's colorful presentation of data from the World Bank and U.S. Census Bureau. The 1996 version of this immigration gumballs presentation has been one
To leave or ? Why leave? There are so many reasons for doing it, for desire, necessity or obligation. Here are some illustrated in this song.
Cases of polio have dropped by over 99 per cent worldwide thanks to concerted global efforts to reach children with vaccinations against the virus. Subscribe to UNICEF here: http://bit.ly/1ltTE3m. Over 11 million childhood disabilities and deaths have been prevented, and we're on track to completel
Syria is regarded as one of the greatest humanitarian crises in the world. The regime responded with violence to the peaceful protests in 2011. What role do external powers, fundamentalist forces or “IS” play? Eye witnesses explain the complex situation and what is needed for a democratic future in
In recognition of charity's key role in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering, as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals, the U.N. designated 5 September as the International Day of Charity. Our video explains its origins and purpose. Transcript: alugha Cl
The Vietnam War (or Second Indochina War, as known in Asia) was one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of the 20th century. The enduring struggle between the communist Viet Cong and the capitalist-backed South claimed hundreds thousands of innocent lives. This explainer video informs you about i
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are nearly 152 million child labourers worldwide in 2018. Although the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and other humanitarian actors provide aid in areas where displaced and local children are forced to work, many children still face the burd
Climate change, crises and conflicts: The challenges we face in our world today are big – too big for just one country to meet. That’s why we need the United Nations. It’s the sole forum in which all states take part as equals to find solutions together and make them binding for all. Germany is com
Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, addresses the general debate of the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 20 - 26 September 2022). The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, told the General Assembly his country “looks forward to receiving furthe
