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Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy

Diplomatic engagement still the key to peace in Yemen: UN envoy

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Delivering his final briefing for the year, Hans Grundberg noted that 2024 was marked by immense turmoil and tragedy across the Middle East region,...
Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in Syria

Guterres upholds UN commitment to a smooth and inclusive transition in...

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Mr. Guterres was speaking on Wednesday to reporters in Pretoria, South Africa, where he met with Government officials in connection with the country’s presidency...
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UN underlines solidarity with Ukraine 1,000 days into Russian invasion

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The “grim milestone” fell as Ukraine fired long-range American-made missiles into Russia for the first time, according to media reports.‘Not just numbers’Conflict erupted...
Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

Nigeria: 33 million could face hunger next year

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The figure represents a sharp increase from the 25 million who need assistance today, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a joint statement...
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Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique

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Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of the disputed 9 October presidential elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo...
Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms

Middle East: Gaza food markets ‘in decay’ as starvation looms

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In an alert, the World Food Programme (WFP) described markets “in decay” across the enclave. “Fresh foods, eggs, and meat barely exist and the...
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Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as ‘clear human rights violation’

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The latest incident comes amid growing international concern over the use of capital punishment in the country since 2021, when the Taliban swept...
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Sudan’s displaced have endured ‘unimaginable suffering, brutal atrocities’

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Nineteen months since conflict erupted between rival militaries the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the transfer of power...
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World’s richest countries damaging child health worldwide: UNICEF

Over-consumption in the world’s richest countries is creating unhealthy, dangerous, and toxic conditions for children globally, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).  

Middle East and North Africa: highest youth unemployment rates in the world

To addressing youth unemployment, more than 33 million new jobs need to be created by 2030 in the Middle East and North Africa region by 2030, if the world’s largest unemployment hot spot is to be substantially improved, four United Nations agencies said on Monday.

Monkeypox: UNAIDS ‘concerned’ about stigmatizing language against LGTBI people

As a significant portion of the recently reported Monkeypox cases has been identified among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) expressed concern on Sunday about some public media reporting and commentary reinforcing homophobic and racist stereotypes.  

Biodiversity Day: UN chief calls to ‘build a shared future for all life’

Three-quarters of the land-based environment and about 66% of the marine environment have been significantly altered by human actions. Biodiversity offers solutions for green and inclusive growth.

Climate change threatening access to water and sanitation

Climate change is set to increase pressure significantly on people’s access to water and sanitation unless governments do more to prepare key infrastructure now, the UN warned on Friday.   

Addressing global challenges through international cooperation on crime prevention and criminal justice

Today brought the thirty-first session of the Commission of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) to a close

Putting Women at the Forefront to Combat Crime and Protect Rights  

Women and girls consistently account for the majority of detected trafficking victims, primarily for sexual exploitation

Rescuing global goals, world’s ‘highest common priority’ – UN chief

For a world in crisis, rescuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) “must be our highest common priority,” the UN chief told Member States on Tuesday at a key development meeting in New York.

Unity among nations, in push for greater space security at UN-led talks

A new UN-led push to prevent an arms race in outer space has received wide-ranging support and participation from civil society and Member States – including all five permanent members of the Security Council - at talks in Geneva.

‘Coalition of the willing’ to ensure healthy diets from sustainable food systems

Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy diet is among the goals of a UN-backed initiative launched on Friday in line with efforts to transform food systems globally. 
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