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Gaza: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid lines

Gaza: As exodus from Rafah continues, UN urges reopening of aid...

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“As Israeli Forces bombardment intensifies in Rafah, forced displacement continues,” said the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, in a post on X. “Around...
UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters in US

UN expert raises alarm over unfair treatment of pro-Palestinian student protesters...

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“I am deeply troubled by the violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators, arrests, detentions, police violence, surveillance and disciplinary measures and sanctions against members...
In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war

In Nairobi, Guterres reiterates appeal for end to Gaza war

World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation

World News in Brief: Vaccine ‘patches’ trial shows promise, lowering catheter infection risk, Guantanamo detainee facing revictimisation

Stories from the UN Archive: Stevie Wonder sounds a note against apartheid

Stories from the UN Archive: Stevie Wonder sounds a note against apartheid

Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis

Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis

Rights chief urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high

Rights chief urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high

Sudan catastrophe must not be allowed to continue: UN rights chief Türk

World News in Brief: ‘Barbaric’ sexual violence in Sudan, Haiti’s transitional council in place, rights experts condemn Iran rapper’s death sentence

Gaza’s unexploded ordnance could take 14 years to clear

Gaza’s unexploded ordnance could take 14 years to clear

Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

Sudan: Civilians trapped in El Fasher as UN warns of imminent attack

Sudan: Civilians trapped in El Fasher as UN warns of imminent attack

World News in Brief: Support for Haiti mission, challenge of ‘commodity dependence’, Iran's 'strict' hijab law

World News in Brief: Support for Haiti mission, challenge of ‘commodity dependence’, Iran’s ‘strict’ hijab law

Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights

Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights

UN official urges South Sudan to lift taxes halting aid

UN official urges South Sudan to lift taxes halting aid

UN rights chief urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill

UN rights chief urges Georgia to scrap ‘foreign influence’ bill

Children’s shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN humanitarians

Children’s shoes left behind illustrate chaos of fleeing Khan Younis: UN humanitarians

UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods

UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods

Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses

World News in Brief: Violence blocking Darfur aid, new Iraq law, Chad elections appeal

World News in Brief: Violence blocking Darfur aid, new Iraq law, Chad elections appeal

Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify

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Amid campus crackdowns, Gaza war triggers freedom of expression crisis

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“The Gaza crisis is truly becoming a global crisis of the freedom of expression,” said Ms. Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion...
Wave of increased food insecurity hits West and Central Africa

Wave of increased food insecurity hits West and Central Africa

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Almost 55 million people are facing further food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central Africa during the region’s three-month lean season
Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of 220 villagers

Burkina Faso: UN rights office deeply alarmed at reported killing of...

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According to media reports, over 220 civilians, including 56 children, were killed in attacks reportedly carried out by the military in two villages...
Rape, murder and hunger: The legacy of Sudan’s year of war

Rape, murder and hunger: The legacy of Sudan’s year of war

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Suffering is growing too and is likely to get worse, Justin Brady, head of the UN humanitarian relief office, OCHA, in Sudan, warned UN...
Sudan catastrophe must not be allowed to continue: UN rights chief Türk

Sudan catastrophe must not be allowed to continue: UN rights chief...

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A year to the day since heavy fighting erupted between Sudan’s rival militaries, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned of a further...
World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost

World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil...

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The international day on Thursday highlights that theme, as well as the importance of recognition, justice and development opportunities for those of African...
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WHO: The Quality Rights e-training for a paradigm shift in mental health

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Restoring the dignity and rights of people with mental health conditions and with psychosocial disabilities needs to be our priority. The Quality Rights e-training will play an essential role in transforming attitudes and practices in mental health
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Digital tech investment, critical to workforce in least developed Countries

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Structural weaknesses in the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have made them more vulnerable to shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the current food and energy crises
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General Assembly reviews global progress towards sustainable urbanization

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With six in 10 people expected to be living in cities by the end of the decade, the UN General Assembly met on Thursday to examine progress towards implementing a 2016 framework on sustainable urbanization. 
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Tech needs girls, and girls need tech

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More and more young women and girls are highlighting the importance of access and safety in the digital world. Marking International Girls in ICT Day, on Thursday, UN agencies have issued a call to action to ensure equal access to digital learning opportunities.
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Small solutions, big impacts: 5 community-level projects tackling climate change

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There are thousands of small-scale, community driven initiatives making a huge difference in people’s lives and contributing to efforts to curb global warming.
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Girls’ performance in maths ‘starting to add up to boys’, says UNESCO

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The UN published promising news in the global fight for gender equality and opportunity on Wednesday, showing that when it comes to mathematics, girls are now performing as strongly as boys in the classroom – although there are plenty of barriers holding them back.
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More than one disaster a day looming without action on risk reduction, UN warns

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Human activity and behaviour is contributing to an increasing number of disasters across the world, putting millions of lives in danger, together with a wide range of social and economic gains over recent decades, a new UN report published on Tuesday warns.
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Extractive projects cause irreparable harm to indigenous cultures, languages, lives, speakers tell Permanent Forum

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The explosive growth of extractive operations around the world often plays out on indigenous people’s lands without their consent, causing irreparable harm to their livelihoods, cultures, languages and lives, speakers told the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on Monday, as it opened its 2022 session amid calls to respect their free, prior and informed consent on the existential decisions uprooting their communities.
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Population and Development Commission: ‘Perfect Storm’ of crises take shape

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Against the backdrop of shifting population demographics, conflicts, post-pandemic shocks and climate change, the developing world is on the brink of a “perfect storm” of debt, food and energy crises, experts warned the Commission on Population and Development on Monday.
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Development financing crucial to get global economy back on track

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The global economy is under severe stress and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are in “need of urgent rescue”, the deputy UN chief told the Financing for Development Forum on Monday.
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