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Ukraine crisis testing ‘entire international system’ – UN chief
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Europe

Ukraine crisis testing ‘entire international system’ – UN chief

The latest developments in Ukraine are testing “the entire international system”, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a media stakeout on Tuesday, adding “we must pass this test.”

23 February 2022 · 3 min read

“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact | BWNS
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“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact | BWNS

Leaders of Tunisia’s faith communities have signed a “National Pact for Coexistence,” expressing their commitment to building a more peaceful society.

22 February 2022 · 3 min read

Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR
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Europe

Stop violence at European borders and protect refugees – UNHCR

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi urged on Monday for greater protection for refugees and asylum-seekers in Europe.  

21 February 2022 · 4 min read

Planning the health-care workforce: what new policy tools and resources are available?
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Planning the health-care workforce: what new policy tools and resources are available?

How can countries best be supported to answer key policy questions relating to health and care workers? With just over a quarter of people in the WHO European Region living…

21 February 2022 · 2 min read

Conflict in Ukraine disrupting entire generation of children, says UNICEF
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International

Conflict in Ukraine disrupting entire generation of children, says UNICEF

Attacks on kindergartens and schools have been a sad reality for children in eastern Ukraine over the last eight years, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said on Friday. Since the…

18 February 2022 · 3 min read

Safer and stronger communities in France
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Safer and stronger communities in France

The safety of worship places in France, and Europe in general, was brought into focus by the Conference of European Churches (CEC), in a meeting held in Paris between CEC…

16 February 2022 · 3 min read

BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises | BWNS
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BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises | BWNS

A new BIC statement explores how the principle of gender equality will need to be woven into processes of governance for effective responses to the climate crisis.

16 February 2022 · 3 min read

Human rights defenders threatened at Poland-Belarus border
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Human rights defenders threatened at Poland-Belarus border

Independent UN experts expressed deep concern on Tuesday over allegations that human rights defenders have been threatened at the Polish-Belarusian border, including media workers and interpreters. 

15 February 2022 · 3 min read

Concern over low vaccination rates as ‘Omicron tidal wave’ floods Eastern Europe, Central Asia
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International

Concern over low vaccination rates as ‘Omicron tidal wave’ floods Eastern Europe, Central Asia

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) top official in Europe on Tuesday called on governments and health authorities to “closely examine” why there is low demand and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines,…

15 February 2022 · 3 min read

WHO alert over childhood cancer inequalities in Europe
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Health

WHO alert over childhood cancer inequalities in Europe

Progress in the overall survival rate for children with cancer is uneven across Europe, with a significant proportion of the thousands diagnosed with cancer each year, still dying, the UN…

15 February 2022 · 4 min read