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COVID, natural hazards and climate crisis in Asia and the Pacific expand ‘riskcape’

The convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic with natural hazards, made worse by climate change, has reshaped and expanded the disaster “riskscape” in Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report published on Wednesday by the UN’s regional commission there.

High blood pressure now more common in low and middle-income countries, new report finds

The vast majority of people with high blood pressure, or hypertension, – a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases – live in low and middle-incomes countries, a World Health Organization (WHO) report released on Wednesday has revealed.

Afghanistan: Negotiations to bring 500 tonnes of urgent medical supplies ongoing, says WHO

Negotiations are underway to bring 500 metric tonnes of urgently needed medical supplies into Afghanistan, senior regional officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) said during an online briefing on Tuesday. 

The European Union supports humanitarian activities in South Sudan

Download logo The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is grateful for the generous contribution of EUR 5 million from the European Union to support the United Nations Humanitarian Air Services (UNHAS) and the Logistics...

Bubonic plague putting young lives at risk in DR Congo: UNICEF

A resurgence of Bubonic plague in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is putting young lives at risk, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, warned on Tuesday. 

First Person: Health workers in Afghanistan brave safety fears, to continue treating the sick

An Afghan doctor has told UN News that he is committed to providing essential healthcare services to people who have fled their homes due to conflict in Afghanistan, but safety fears mean that his future and that of his colleagues, particularly women health workers, is uncertain.

Finland to open an embassy in Dakar

Foreign Affairs is making preparations to expand and strengthen the network of Finnish missions abroad. A new embassy will be opened in Dakar, Senegal. The embassy would start operations at some point later this...

Organic Food and Beverages Market Expected to Reach $327,600 Million, Globally, by 2022 – Allied Market Research

… and Competitive Insights on Organic Food and Beverages market, Request … ;fd24595e8fa2d46c61fbd9a65d4db531 Organic Food and Beverages Market Key Findings:  The organic food segment is … Presently, North America and Europe jointly contributed for more …

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief | 22 August

Human Rights Related to Freedom of Religion or Belief Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and...

Use of Coercive Measures in Psychiatry: the case of Denmark

Denial of being listened to including in very personal matters, subjected to the use of force against oneself, coercion, deprivation of liberty, and bodily and mental harm or abuse are subjects one does not...

“Exceptional solidarity”: #StopHatePropaganda reaches 88 million in support of Iran’s Bahá’ís

Campaign calling on Iran’s government to end hate speech against the country’s Bahá’ís draws unprecedented global support from many segments of society.

India Ayurvedic Products Market Demand, Growth, Industry Share, Size and Opportunities by 2026

SHERIDAN, WY, USA, August 20, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the latest report by IMARC Group, titled “India Ayurvedic Products Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026”, the India ayurvedic products...

Afghanistan: Medical lifeline to millions must not be cut, warns WHO 

The delivery of lifesaving aid and medical supplies to millions of Afghans must not be cut, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, citing a more than threefold rise in the number of trauma cases.

BIC Brussels: Fostering unity and belonging

BIC Brussels prompts discussion among municipal leaders and policymakers on the role of urban development in fostering social change in highly diverse neighborhoods

Ladakh to organise event from Aug 25-29 to promote domestic tourism

Ladakh’s Department of Tourism will organise an event next week for promoting domestic tourism in Leh, the capital city of the Union territory, with a focus on aspects of adventure, spirituality, culture, among other...

Relationship between big tech and policing is shielded behind commercial confidentiality: it’s a problem

For over ten years, public inquiries, press reports, police whistleblowers – and even chief constables – have been raising the issue of police IT systems not being fit for purpose and ultimately failing victims...

World’s Largest Interfaith Organizations, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, UNEP, Join Forces For Climate Change

Partners on this project include: United Religions Initiative (URI), Parliament of the World’s Religions, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the UNEP Faith for Earth Initiative Announcing a new...

Ambassador Bader Winds up Kwacjok, Wau Inspection Visit

Download logo The European Union (EU) Ambassador to South Sudan, Christian Bader, accompanied among others by Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak, Minister of Road and Bridges and The United Nations Offices for Projects (UNOPS) Country Representative, Peter...

Papua New Guinea: House of Worship superstructure completed

A significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the superstructure, as the site of the House of Worship begins to receive groups of visitors.

Childhood cancer care in Africa hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly 30,000 children in sub-Saharan Africa are believed to have died from cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO). 

Richard Gere on Tibet’s Gift of Love

BY MELVIN MCLEOD AND RICHARD GERE| AUGUST 9, 2021 Actor and activist Richard Gere talks about his teacher the Dalai Lama, the warm heart of the Tibetan people, and how humanity can benefit from the values of Tibetan culture. Photo by Sonam Zoksang. Melvin McLeod: How did you first make your connection to the Dalai Lama and the people […]

Youth need ‘seat at the table’ to lead struggle for better future: Guterres

Young people are on the “frontlines of the struggle to build a better future”, the UN chief said on Thursday, International Youth Day.

South Dakota YMCA hunger-fighting project highlighted on International Youth Day

Sioux YMCA Team in South Dakota has launched a project to fight hunger and waste by distributing food packs to the Cheyenne Reservation that would otherwise be wasted

Why the heart matters: a cardiologist’s perspective

“Young people believe that heart disease only affects the elderly, but they are wrong, and I really want this perception to change in Ukraine,” explains Dr Ilona Beglaryan, a cardiologist from Kyiv. “We cannot see...

UNODC stands with young people to promote meaningful youth engagement

Vienna (Austria), 12 August 2021 - Across its programmatic work, UNODC stands with young people to promote meaningful youth engagement to enhance the rule of law and promote healthy behaviours. Indeed, empowering young people...
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