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More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, according to a new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released today. Famine conditions are projected to spread from Gaza Governorate to Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis Governorates in the coming weeks.

Noon Briefing by Daniela Gross, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: Secretary-General/Gaza Occupied Palestinian Territory Secretary-General/Travels Security Council Security Council/Libya Global Health Challenges/Extreme Heat Senior Personnel Appointment International Days SECRETARY-GENERAL/GAZA In a statement issued early this morning, the Secretary-General said that just when it seems there are no words left to describe the living hell in Gaza, a new one has been added: “famine”. This is not a mystery, he said; it is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself. The Secretary-General noted that famine is not only about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival. He pointed out that people are starving, children are dying and those with the duty to act are failing. The Secretary-General said that as the occupying power, Israel has unequivocal obligations under international law, including the duty of ensuring food and medical supplies of the population. He stressed that we cannot allow this situation to continue with impunity. No more excuses, the Secretary-General said, adding that the time for action is not tomorrow, it is now. He emphasized that we need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate release of all hostages and full, unfettered humanitarian access. There have been also several other statements on this, including from our Emergency Relief Coordinator, UN Agencies and our UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. All of those statements are available online. OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY Now on the humanitarian side, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs remind us, again today, that civilians are bearing the brunt of this war. As strikes continue to intensify across the Strip, casualties are flooding hospitals’ emergency departments. We and our partners continue to warn of the catastrophic consequences that the intensification of the ongoing offensive in Gaza city would have for civilians. Overnight and into today, multiple strikes were reported in the Jabalya Al Balad and An Nazla neighbourhoods. Our partners monitoring population movements in the Strip say that as a result, about 900 people reportedly left, heading towards the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood and western Gaza city. Once again, we remind parties to the conflict of their obligations under international law to protect civilians, including humanitarian workers and those who cannot or choose not to move. As we have said before, those fleeing must be allowed to do so safely. They must also be allowed to return if they wish to do so, as the situation allows. OCHA reiterates the urgency of ensuring people have access to aid and basic services, whether they leave or stay. Supplies must be allowed to enter Gaza through all available crossings and corridors. We and our humanitarian partners must have safe, predictable and sustained access to deliver aid at scale to people in immense need of assistance. Our colleagues working on health remind us that nearly half of all hospitals and field hospitals are located in Gaza city and account for 40 per cent of the total inpatient bed capacity in all of the Gaza Strip. Expansion of military operations would further cripple the collapsing healthcare system. Many medical facilities in the south are operating several times over their bedspace capacity. Partners stress that access to healthcare must be immediately restored to avert more preventable deaths. Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=22%20August%202025

L’Association internationale de développement (IDA), la branche du Groupe de la Banque mondiale dédiée aux pays vulnérables, finance non seulement des projets de développement mais aussi des réformes en matière d'infrastructure et de santé en Côte d’Ivoire afin d'avoir un impact concret dans la vie des gens. Conséquence : le nouveau système de bus Rapid Transit (BRT) à Abidjan est en train de réduire considérablement le temps de transport des habitants et les nouvelles cartes de santé biométriques démocratisent les soins médicaux. Grâce au soutien de l’IDA et de la Banque africaine de développement, ces initiatives améliorent le quotidien et permettent de bâtir un avenir plus connecté et en meilleure santé pour tous. http://wrld.bg/5Cv550WKkhC #idaworks 💬 Sous-titres (CC) disponibles en anglais, français 00:00 L’IDA agit pour améliorer les transports à Abidjan 01:20 L’IDA agit pour renforcer les systèmes de santé à Abidjan 02:22 Pourquoi l’IDA est un levier puissant en Afrique Regarder plus de vidéos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2365BDB4784D3035 À PROPOS DE LA BANQUE MONDIALE 🌐 La Banque mondiale est l'une des plus importantes sources mondiales de financement et de connaissances pour les pays à faible revenu. Ses cinq institutions partagent un engagement commun à réduire la pauvreté, à accroître la prospérité partagée et à promouvoir le développement durable. http://www.banquemondiale.org ________________________________________________________________ World Bank's IDA is Transforming Health, Infrastructure and Day-to-Day Life in Abidjan From dugout canoes to modern bridges, and from costly hospital visits to affordable healthcare—the World Bank’s IDA is having a powerful impact of infrastructure and health reforms in Côte d'Ivoire. Discover how the new BRT bus system is revolutionizing transport in Abidjan and how biometric health cards are making medical care accessible to all. With support from the International Development Association and the African Development Bank, these initiatives are changing lives and building a more connected, healthier future for all. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/cUhn50WIuxB #idaworks 💬 Subtitles (CC) available in English, French Watch more related videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6A79B12D02618711 ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org

The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ X ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos2025 #WorldEconomicForum #wef25

The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust, including transparency, consistency and accountability. This Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments, all major international organizations, 1000 Forum’s Partners, as well as civil society leaders, experts, youth representatives, social entrepreneurs, and news outlets. The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ X ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #Davos2025 #WorldEconomicForum #wef25

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