Month: October 2016
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News
Almost one in seven children breathing heavily toxic air – UNICEF report
About 300 million children in the world are living in areas with outdoor air so toxic – six or more…
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Israel is denying Palestine’s right to development, says UN human rights expert
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, Michael Lynk,…
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The Danger of Development Labels
By Hilary Collins Development practitioners often rely on labels to discuss the theory and practice of development. While labeling can…
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Nearly 8,000 families abducted by ISIL from Mosul vicinity – UN rights office
Credible reports suggest that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) has been forcing tens of thousands of…
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UN ‘Global Open Day’ emphasizes Afghan women’s role in fighting violent extremism
Following a meeting with Afghan civil society representatives today in Kabul, senior UN officials stressed that securing women’s rights is…
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Humanitarian aid in a global system under stress
Violent extremism has become virtually a part of life in many areas of the world. Each week brings a new…
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‘An entire generation could be crippled by hunger’ in Yemen – UN food relief agency
The United Nations food relief agency today said it is increasingly concerned about deteriorating food security and growing rates of…
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Mediterranean death toll in 2016 ‘worst we have seen’ – UN refugee agency
With just two months left in 2016, and despite a substantial drop in the number of migrants and refugees attempting…
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Yemen: UN envoy urges 72-hour extension of ceasefire
With the 72-hour cessation of hostilities in Yemen coming to an end, the United Nations envoy for Yemen today urged…
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UN Statements
Global Goals can ‘propel us towards a better future for all on a healthy planet,’ Ban says on UN Day
In his last United Nations Day message as Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon recognized the efforts of courageous UN staff members who…
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