Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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June 30, 2026 UN
Top news of the day at the UN and worldwide: The Secretary-General called for funding to UNHCR, residents of earthquake-affected areas in Venezuela are lacking food and medical assistance, the consequences of the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo could plunge about a million people into poverty, and the World Congress Against the Death Penalty urges the abandonment of this practice.
Support of BAPOR
Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Speaking at a special meeting of the General Assembly on the announcement of voluntary contributions to UNRWA, the UN chief emphasized that the situation of the Palestinians remains extremely dire. According to Guterres, despite strict austerity measures, a budget deficit of 100 million dollars prevents the agency from fulfilling its obligations under the General Assembly’s mandate. No other organization can replace UNRWA, he stressed.
Earthquakes in Venezuela
Six days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported a widespread food shortage in the state of La Guaira, which suffered the most damage. Basic services in this region are practically not provided, communication is almost completely absent, and due to limited access to humanitarian aid, tensions are rising in local communities. According to authorities on Monday, 1,719 deaths have been confirmed. The situation in the healthcare system remains critical. Particular concern is caused by the fact that many medical workers are among the missing.
Ebola Outbreak
According to the United Nations Development Programme, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is leading to a socio-economic crisis that could plunge about one million people into poverty. Women are particularly hard hit by the consequences. According to UNDP data, the crisis caused by the spread of Ebola may result in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs, as well as disrupt the functioning of education and healthcare systems. If broader regional and global shocks intensify, African economies could lose up to 3.6 billion dollars.
Congress against the death penalty
The UN Secretary-General gave a video address at the opening of the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, which is taking place in France. António Guterres noted that more and more countries are committing to end this practice. However, according to the UN chief, vigilance, courage, and determination are necessary to sustain progress. He emphasized that the death penalty does not ensure justice, adding that this form of punishment also endangers the lives of innocent people. The UN continues to call for the universal abolition of the death penalty.
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