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A bold new strategy for health and sustainable development in the light of pandemics

Statement to the press by Professor Mario Monti, Chair of the Pan-European Commission on Health and Sustainable Development 10 September 2021 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished members of the press, Regional Director – Hans, Professor McKee, Professor...

Make mental health a priority across the board, UN chief urges 

Mental health and psychosocial support must be seen as integral to all humanitarian, peacebuilding and development programmes across the UN, the Secretary-General said on Wednesday.  

COVID-19 Delta variant still ‘most concerning’, say WHO experts

Even with the emergence of the new Mu COVID-19 variant, the Delta strain remains the top concern globally, appearing to “outcompete” others, senior officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.

MoU signature helping countries achieve health for all

WHO/Franz Henriksen WHO/Europe and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies renew commitment to jointly support countries to achieve health for all WHO/Europe and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent...

Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya Reopens to the Public

By Shyamal Sinha From newindianexpress.com The Mahabodhi Temple or the Mahabodhi Mahavihar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Mahabodhi Temple, one of the holiest sites of Buddhism, marking the spot of the Buddha’s […]

Migrants are facing ‘dire condition’ at EU-Belarus border

Migrants are facing “dire conditions” at the European Union-Belarus border, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned on Monday. 

Religious News From Around the Web September 6, 2021

Texas Churches Can’t be Forced to Close Under New Law; Catholics, Other Religious Groups Help Refugees; Nearly 60 Percent of White Evangelicals are Vaccinated; Coalition Defends Religious Nonprofit’s Right to Hire People of Shared...

Profiles in Faith: Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein

Introduction Rabbi David Saperstein Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein is one of the leading lights of Reform Judaism — the largest denomination of Jews in the America, representing 33 percent of American Jews. He served for 40...

Haiti earthquake: Waterborne disease poses new threat to children

A crippling earthquake followed by plummeting rains have put some 540,000 children in southwest Haiti at risk of life-threatening waterborne diseases, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.

Improving air quality ‘key’ to confronting global environmental crises

With environmental events becoming increasingly interconnected, a new global report on air pollution published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on Thursday underscores that improved air quality is “key to tackling the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste”.

Neem Extract Market Statistics 2022 | Major Factors that can Increase the Global Demand

Neem Extract Market Neem extracts are derived from neem seed, leaves, and bark, and are used in a variety of products across the agriculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. PORTLAND,, OREGON, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/...

European Churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in Afghanistan

European Churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in Afghanistan   Conveying solidarity with people in Afghanistan, Rev. Christian Krieger, president of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), and H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, president...

New data-driven hub aims to detect and prevent next pandemic

A new centre in Berlin, Germany, launched on Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to help countries better assess and respond to global disease threats in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 years

Over the past five decades, disasters related to weather, climate or water hazards, have become a regular occurrence, responsible for the deaths of at least 115 people, and causing $202 million in economic loses every day, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), launched on Wednesday.

Thousands at DRC conference reflect on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for advancement of women

Participants draw inspiration from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life and work as they make plans to intensify community-building activities that promote the full participation of women

Tokyo Paralympics: leaping towards a more inclusive society

Innovators are joining Paralympians to discuss how sport can help to build a more inclusive society in a series of online discussions organized by the UN to coincide with the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, which continues until 5 September.

WHO ‘exploring all options’ to get medical supplies into Afghanistan

With medical stocks dwindling in Afghanistan, and insecurity at the airport in the capital, Kabul, following the terrorist attack on Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to examine ways to deliver much-needed supplies to the country, a senior official told journalists in Geneva. 

Leaders to take stock of health in the European Region at virtual annual meeting

Starting on 13 September 2021, health ministers and high-level representatives of partner organizations and civil society from across the WHO European Region will gather online for the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee...

Wheat Flour Market Size & Share | Global Industry Analysis Report 2021-2026

SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to IMARC Group’s recently published report titled “Wheat Flour Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the global wheat flour...

Uganda: Harassment of Civil Society Groups

Ugandan authorities on August 20, 2021, announced without prior notification that they had halted the activities of 54 civil society groups, including human rights and election monitoring organizations, Human Rights Watch said today. The National Bureau...

“Through the lens of human dignity”: BIC looks at media’s role in fostering unity

Journalists meet to explore how news media can build unity, as part of the BIC’s wider efforts to contribute to the discourse on the role of media in society.

Trials vs former Spanish judge lack independence, impartiality: landmark case

The UN Human Rights Committee concluded on Thursday that the trials of a former Spanish in two major political cases were arbitrary and did not comply with the principles of judicial independence and impartiality.

Organic Snacks Market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2018 to 2025

Organic Snacks Market The report segments the global organic snacks market based on product type, distribution channel, generation, and region. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Snacks are small servings of food eaten...

European churches extend invitation to celebrate Season of Creation

Rev. Christian Krieger and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences President H. Em. Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, have issued a joint statement.

Coming months critical for future pandemic preparedness: WHO chief

The next three months will be a critical period for stepping up global collective action against future pandemics, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, pointing to three major meetings on the international agenda. 
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