Month: January 2018
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News
Millions of children in crisis zones face ‘bleak future,’ UNICEF warns, launching emergency appeal
Children are the most vulnerable when conflict or disaster causes the collapse of essential services such as healthcare and unless…
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Poverty eradication, inclusive growth focus of UN Social Development Commission’s 2018 session
Countries must accelerate inclusive and equitable economic growth and sustainable development that will not leave behind vulnerable populations, such as…
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Bridging gap between relief and development can meet immediate needs – UN chief
A surge in conflict-induced needs in Africa and the Middle East, coupled with an increase in climate shocks that pummel…
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UN Statements
UN condemns massive vehicle bomb attack in Kabul that leaves scores dead and wounded
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the Security Council and the UN in Afghanistan have strongly condemned Saturday’s massive vehicle bomb attack on…
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Safety of Rohingya children must be guaranteed, before return to Myanmar – UNICEF
Improved security and unimpeded humanitarian access in Myanmar are essential before Rohingya children can be returned from Bangladesh, a senior…
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Diplomat Community engages with Iranian Red Crescent for Kermanshah area Earthquake recovery
On 23 Jan. 2018, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) hosted a briefing session with Ambassadors and international organisations’ representatives…
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Record 22.2 million people need humanitarian assistance in Yemen – UN aid chief
The top United Nations relief official has expressed his deep concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, noting that…
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Unemployment to remain high, quality jobs harder to find in 2018 – UN labour agency
While the global economy has kept up modest growth, the total number of unemployed people will likely remain high in…
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Amid unprecedented needs, UN, aid partners launch largest consolidated humanitarian appeal for Yemen
With the crisis in war-ravaged Yemen continuing to deteriorate, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners have launched a $2.96 billion…
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Articles
Valuing biodiversity and achieving national SDG targets
By Fouad Bergigui Biodiversity is much more than a list of species of microbes, fauna and flora, it is the…
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