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Almost everyone now breathing polluted air, warns WHO

An astonishing 99 per cent of the world’s population breathes polluted air that exceeds internationally approved limits, with negative health impacts kicking in at much lower levels than previously thought, UN medical scientists said on Monday.

Circular Economy: Commission proposes new consumer rights and a ban on greenwashing

Today, the Commission is proposing to update the EU consumer rules to empower consumers. The rules will strengthen consumer protection against untrustworthy or false environmental claims, banning ‘greenwashing' and practices misleading consumers about the durability of a product.

Tuberculosis remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide, warns new report

Now, more than ever, we must come together and urgently ramp up our efforts in the fight against Tuberculosis. Let us not forget that this is still one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world.”

European Technical Advisory Group updates recommendations for prioritization and use of COVID-19 vaccines

The European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE) met virtual to update its recommendations on prioritization and use of COVID-19

UN weather agency to spearhead 5 year early warning plan, boosting climate action

The UN set an ambitious five year deadline on Wednesday for countries to ensure that citizens worldwide are protected by early warning systems against extreme weather and climate change, the UN chief announced, marking World Meteorological Day.

First Person: Witnessing the pain of Ukraine refugees wrenched apart

The UN has helped tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees to cross into Poland and other neighbouring countries. Chris Melzer, spokesperson for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in Germany, told UN News that he has witnessed many traumatic scenes, of families ripped apart by the crisis.

Dutch horse races in local streets recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Short track horse racing in the public streets of the Netherlands has earned recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). HEEMSKERK, THE NETHERLANDS, March 23, 2022...

EU: Status agreement to allow Frontex to assist Moldova in border management

2022-03-21 Following the signing of status agreement last Thursday between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova regarding operational activities carried out by Frontex,...

Voices for action against racism: improving access to justice for people experiencing racial discrimination and injustice

En 1979, l'Assemblée générale des Nations unies (ONU) a décidé qu'à partir de chaque 21 mars, une semaine serait consacrée à la manifestation de la solidarité avec tous les peuples victimes de discrimination raciale et ceux qui la combattent.

No sign of Ukraine bioweapons labs says disarmament chief, after further Russian claims

The UN is not aware of any biological weapons programme being conducted in Ukraine, the Organization’s disarmament chief told the Security Council once more on Friday, responding to fresh allegations by the Russian Federation
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