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UN ‘worth fighting for’, General Assembly president says
Annalena Baerbock noted that the new year began with the crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at a decisive moment even more urgent” than when the historic…
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Yemen’s fragile calm crumbles as hunger, aid restrictions deepen crisis
Addressing ambassadors, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg said recent political and security developments – particularly in the south – highlighted how quickly stability could collapse without a credible…
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Gaza: a ceasefire that continues to kill children is not enough, says UNICEF
“That's about one girl or boy killed here every day during a ceasefire,” UNICEF spokesman James Elder told reporters in Geneva. “These children are being killed by airstrikes, drone strikes,…
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World news in brief: Intensification of fighting in Sudan, displacements in Aleppo in Syria, appeal for 1.5 billion dollars for South Sudan
This comes a day after at least 19 civilians were killed in a ground attack in the Jarjira area of North Darfur state, according to local reports. Ten other civilians…
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Raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives, WHO urges
WHO is calling on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, as two new reports reveal levies remain low in many regions. “Health taxes have been shown…
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World news in brief: Ending famine, solidarity with refugees in Kenya and civilian casualties in Ukraine
On alert, Cindy McCain – who heads the World Food Program (WFP) – blamed a “dangerous and worsening global food crisis” on violent conflicts, extreme weather and economic slowdown. The…
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Gaza: Storms worsen already disastrous humanitarian situation, UN warns
Speaking to correspondents in New York, spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric reported that ongoing torrential rains are damaging and destroying fragile shelters, leaving large numbers of displaced people exposed to the cold.…
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“Beyond GDP”, economists call for clearer measures on well-being and sustainability
Supported by the United Nations trade and development agency, UNCTAD and other partners, the Beyond GDP initiative recognizes a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres that global policymaking is too dependent…
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Built on care and connection: how a Somali-British woman is strengthening diaspora communities
From then on, Safia learned early on what it meant to care for others. As a primary school student, Safia began helping newly arrived families by translating during GP appointments…
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At the heart of change: Spotlight initiative highlights progress in the fight against gender-based violence
At the Heart of Change: Spotlight Initiative Highlights Advances in Combating Gender-Based Violence When it comes to protecting women and girls from gender-based violence, change happens when they are “at…