Organization struggles to attract funds for countries like South Sudan, Iraq and Colombia, all plagued by long conflicts
In report submitted to UN Human Rights Council, Commission of Inquiry presents searing testimony of great human suffering by camp survivors
Commissioners say they continue to investigate 14 alleged chemical weapons attacks, four this past Spring, that may have occurred since war began
Report says about 6.6 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday in 2012 compared to 12 million children who died in 1990
Report finds government commits vast majority of killings, responsible for other abuse
Somalia has the largest number of children caught up in war, says top UN representative in new report
UNICEF reports almost two million Syrian children have dropped out of school
Officials from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey warn that without outside help, they soon will hit limit of ability to assist displaced Syrians
Findings part of annual cluster munition report which, despite Syria data, highlights general progress in elimination of deadly weapons type
For fifth year in a row, Switzerland ranks as most competitive country in the world - followed by Singapore, Finland, Germany and the US
Chief of UN refugee agency describes situation as 'a disgraceful humanitarian calamity' not seen in recent history
Leading political, environmental and academic personalities meeting in Geneva to discuss challenges confronting 21st century
WHO study is one of the first to analyze the causes of death of women aged 50 and more from a range of rich and poor countries
UNHCR says country is a world humanitarian crisis; reports influx of people fleeing fighting
Experts estimate that some 768,000 of child refugees are under age 11
Aid officials say Syria refugees are pouring into Iraqi Kurdistan by the thousands as fighting rages inside Syria
Report released August 19 says humanitarian emergencies offer opportunities for improving people's lives by improving mental health services
From January to June, some 800 cases of sexual and gender-based violence reported in Mogadishu alone, according to UN report
Floods take lives of at least 36 people, injure more than 90
World Health Organization report urges countries to provide universal health coverage tailored to people's specific needs
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