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Humanitarians call for greater support for Sudan following famine declaration

Humanitarians call for greater support for Sudan following famine declaration

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A $2.7 billion plan to support nearly 15 million people this year is less than a third funded, resulting in huge shortfalls, which also...
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Russian attacks on Ukraine energy set to push 500,000 people out...

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The alert from the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine follows significant destruction to power plants and the worsening energy crisis that...
Sudan: WFP expands emergency response; scores dead in village massacre

Sudan: WFP expands emergency response; scores dead in village massacre

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Yet, as the rival militaries continue fighting, the country’s plight has been overlooked by much of the international community. “As global leaders focus elsewhere, it...
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World News in Brief: Historic Palestine monastery on World Heritage in...

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“This decision recognizes both the site's value and the need to protect it from danger,” the agency said , noting the threats posed...
Ukraine: Security Council hears of escalating toll of Kharkiv attacks

Ukraine: Security Council hears of escalating toll of Kharkiv attacks

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Briefing the Security Council in New York, UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya urged the international community to work to end the full-scale...
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UN rights chief calls for end to Ukraine war following latest...

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Mr. Türk said these “relentless” attacks were deepening the humanitarian crisis in the country, tearing apart infrastructure, and creating a host of socioeconomic...
Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital

Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital

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“WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in El Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said...
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World News in Brief: UN responds to Bangladesh floods, sports and...

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About 1.4 million people are estimated to have been left in dire straits, as heavy rains lashed Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, as well...
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Togo overcomes ‘sleeping sickness’ as a public health problem

The West African nation of Togo has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis or “sleeping sickness” as a public health problem, becoming the first in the continent to achieve the milestone, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has said. 

COVID-19: UN urges ramping up social protection

The socio-economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted UN agencies on Wednesday to call on countries to increase social protection programmes to protect those most at risk. 

UNICEF works to ease the suffering of children in Beirut blast

Following a deadly explosion earlier this month, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered some 67 tons of critical humanitarian supplies to affected children and families in Beirut.

COVID-19: African countries urged to promote a safe return to school

return to school - The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF urged governments on the continent to promote a safe return to the classroom...

Real Life Heroes: building trust, and saving lives

Originally from Haiti, Dr. Bélizaire has been working in the humanitarian field since graduating in medicine and, in 2015, began supporting the effort to...

Coronavirus and schools: Access to handwashing facilities key for safe reopening

Coronavirus and schools: Access to handwashing facilities key for safe reopening

UN praises resilience and vision of younger generation, marking International Youth Day  

Commemorating International Youth Day, top UN officials have called on leaders around the world to “do everything possible” to enable young people to reach their fullest potential.

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

Global cooperation is our only choice against COVID-19, says WHO chief

Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF

Storms, coronavirus pose ‘double threat’ for children in Central America and Caribbean – UNICEF

‘No silver bullet’ to combat COVID-19, says UN health agency head

‘No silver bullet’ to combat COVID-19, says UN health agency head
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