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Cities are now home to almost half of humanity (UN report)
In 1950, the world population was 2.5 billion, of which only 20% were urban dwellers. By 2050, two-thirds of global growth is expected to occur in cities and the rest…
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Gaza: diplomatic dynamics must translate into urgent measures on the ground
That's according to deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, who told reporters in New York that it was "essential now to translate diplomatic momentum into concrete and urgent action on the ground."…
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UNICEF condemns deadly school attack in Nigeria, demands urgent protection for students
“No child should be put at risk while pursuing their education” UNICEF said, emphasizing that classrooms must remain places of safety and not of fear. According to local reports, one…
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Olympic Truce: “Humanity can find common ground through sport”
Speaking on the eve of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Annalena Baerbock recalled her years as a young trampoline gymnast chasing the Olympic dream – and the sense of unity…
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Ending violence against women “a matter of dignity, equality and human rights”
Instead, she found herself linked to a man who "went from being a nice guy to a monster." He beat her “with his bare hands,” she said. said recently. The…
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UN Security Council authorizes temporary international force for Gaza
Resolution 2803 (2025) received 13 votes in favor and none against, with permanent members China and Russia abstaining. The text welcomes the comprehensive plan announced by President Trump on September…
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Gaza: after Security Council breakthrough, agencies highlight plight of young people
“We are very optimistic that the peace plans will improve the situation,” said the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) spokesman Ricardo Pires said Tuesday during a briefing with journalists in…
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The Flower of Srebrenica takes root at the United Nations
“Our children were murdered simply because they had a different name, had a different name and were Muslim,” said Munira Subašić, president of the Mothers' Association of Srebrenica and Žepa,…
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UN humanitarian office pushes for ‘unhindered’ humanitarian access to Sudan
In recent days, the Emergency Relief Coordinator has visited various parts of the war-torn country and met with leaders, frontline responders and survivors of the crisis. “We need more UN…
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UNHCR calls for balance as UK unveils new asylum proposals
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood formally announced the measures on Monday, aimed at strengthening controls on irregular arrivals while maintaining the country's commitment to providing refuge. She told the House…