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Security Council Briefing by Lisa Doughten, Director of Financing and Outreach Division, Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), on the humanitarian situation in Syria

OCHA’s Lisa Doughten spoke on behalf of Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

Doughten said, “We continue to prioritize the response in Suweida and neighbouring governorates, working with Syrian authorities and affected communities to provide assistance and basic services.”

She added, “We have reached 357,000 people per month, sending over 1,300 aid trucks and working with a range of partners, including 25 national NGOs.”

The OCHA official also noted that more than 1.2 million refugees have now returned from neighbouring countries since last December. More than 1.9 million people who were displaced internally have also returned.

“But these people still need support to reestablish their lives, including – in the immediate term – humanitarian aid,” Doughten emphasized.

On funding, the OCHA official stressed, “with just over a month left in the year, our Syria appeal is only 26 per cent funded, leading to continued gaps and reductions in critical assistance.”

“Our partners are currently seeking to assist 2 million vulnerable people with winter supplies, including heating fuel and stoves, winter clothing, blankets and other household items. But just 12 per cent of the funding has been mobilized,” she added.

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Source: United Nations (video statements)

The United Nations has unveiled the “Flower of Srebrenica” memorial, honoring the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. Gifted by Bosnia and Herzegovina, this powerful symbol serves as a space for remembrance, reflection, and learning for all who visit.

The memorial stands beside another significant site at UN Headquarters — the Kwibuka flame, which commemorates the victims and survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

As Denis Bećirović, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, stated: “The monuments to the genocide committed in the heart of Europe and in the heart of Africa are witness to the truth, but also warn humanity to never again allow genocide to be repeated.”

This video explores the meaning behind these memorials, the history they represent, and why remembering past atrocities is essential to preventing future ones.

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Source: United Nations (video statements)

On World Children’s Day, powerful testimonies from Gaza reveal the deep trauma young people are facing after more than two years of war. This year, children are marking the day amid destruction, displacement, and ongoing hardship.

According to the United Nations, over 90% of children in Gaza are now showing signs of severe stress and aggressive behavior, driven by the loss of safety and stability. Humanitarian workers warn that the road to recovery will require long-term, sustained support to help children heal from the psychological impact of the conflict.

This video sheds light on their stories—and the urgent need for protection and mental-health support for Gaza’s youth.

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