In Ukraine, there was no respite from war over the holiday period, neither for the country’s citizens, nor the UN […]
First Person: ‘A handful of soil’ – refugee stories from Armenia
Some 100,000 refugees have arrived in Armenia since the end of September and many have received support from the UN’s […]
First Person: From Afghan refugee to Ukraine aid worker
Having previously endured conflict in Afghanistan, Ali comprehended the far-reaching implications of large-scale military actions on the lives of civilians. […]
First Person: Caught in the crossfire in Ukraine
“I’m in Kyiv, ending a fast-paced visit to IOM operations in Ukraine and Moldova. Sirens awoke me, and I was […]
First Person: Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future
Alexander Senkevich, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, spoke to UN News about reconstruction efforts and the role of the United Nations […]
First Person: Journeys of resilience across war-torn Ukraine
Manfred Profazi, who is based in Vienna, Austria, has been touring some of the regions in Ukraine which have been […]
First Person: Vulnerable Ukrainian farmers plough a self-sufficient furrow
Pierre Vauthier is the chief of office for the FAO in Ukraine. He told UN News how the FAO team […]
First Person: The towns in Ukraine which no longer exist
Johannes Fromholt is currently near the frontline in Donetsk Oblast and has been describing the support the UN is providing. […]
First Person: Türkiye earthquake – 60 seconds of terror
“Like hundreds of thousands of other people in South-Eastern Türkiye I was fast asleep when the world started to shake. […]