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UN report on Syria conflict highlights inhumane detention of women and children

As the people of north-west Syria face intensifying violence, tens of thousands of women and children continue to be kept in “inhumane conditions” in a remote camp on the other…

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Head of UN body combating desertification appeals to restore land to save the planet, boost the economy

Investing in land restoration could not only help keep our planet healthy, but also be the starting point for resolving some of the biggest issues of our time, the head of the…

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North Korea tells UN to cut international aid staff

North Korea has told the United Nations to cut the number of international staff it deploys in the country because the world body’s programs have failed “due to the politicization…

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Today is the International Day of Charity

Today is the International Day of Charity. The International Day of Charity is observed annually on 5 September. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The…

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UN in renewed bid to restart Cyprus peace talks

United Nations special envoy Jane Holl Lute is in Cyprus, where she is holding separate meetings with the leaders of the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish-occupied north aimed at…

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UNHCR warns more than half of world’s refugee children ‘do not get an education

Refugee children in their millions are missing out on an education, the UN said, in an appeal to host countries to back more inclusive policies to prevent them from “languishing”…

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A female first for the UN

For the first time in history, disarmament affairs at the United Nations are led by all women! Disarmament is a field which has traditionally been male-dominated. In this photo: Renata…

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With ISIS down but not out, continued vigilance is key, UN Security Council told

Despite ISIS’s territorial defeat in Syria, the terrorist group, also known as Da’esh “continues to aspire to global relevance”, the United Nations top counter-terrorism officials warned the Security Council. “It…

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World must stamp out persecution of religious groups, Guterres declares on new UN Day

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an end to the persecution of religious groups on Thursday, the first ever International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on…

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Lack of funds forces UN to close life-saving aid programmes in Yemen

The United Nations announced that it is being forced to close down several humanitarian programmes in Yemen because money pledged by Member States to pay for them has “failed to materialize”. “We are desperate for the funds that were promised,” said Lise Grande, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen. “When…

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UN renews call to Yemen’s warring parties to down weapons

The UN’s top aid coordinator in Yemen has renewed her appeal for an end to the conflict. In a statement, Lise Grande insisted that every aid worker in Yemen understands…

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U.N. pays tribute to the strengthening role of women humanitarians on World Humanitarian Day

The work of women humanitarians makes a “huge difference” to the lives of millions of women, men and children in urgent need, the United Nations chief said in his message…

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Displaced by DR Congo violence, survivors’ testimonies highlight brutality of armed militia

Two months since hundreds of thousands of people fled violence in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians warned on Friday that armed militia continue to make their…

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Towards environmental protection as a human right through new UN agreement

The UN environment agency and human rights office (OHCHR) signed a landmark new agreement on Friday aimed at better protecting vulnerable human and environmental rights defenders and their families, while…

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Three more humanitarian workers killed in Syria, with civilian death toll ‘rising every day’

An attack in the south of Syria’s restive Idlib province that led to the deaths of a paramedic, an ambulance driver and a rescue worker, were added to the grim…

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UK government confirms Glasgow nominated to host its largest ever summit

Glasgow has been chosen to host a major UN climate change summit next year, if the country’s bid is successful. Glasgow has been chosen as the UK city to host…

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Fighting climate change through food

The UN's scientific body on climate change highlights in a new report the strong connection between land use and climate change. A radical change in the food system is key…

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UN warns new wave of terrorist attacks possible before end of year

The United Nations has warned that a recent pause in international terrorist violence may soon end, with a new wave of attacks possible before the end of the year. Specialist…

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UN chief warns “these extreme weather events are just the tip of the iceberg. And that iceberg is also rapidly melting.”

Global warming and rising political tensions are dangerous and avoidable, Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters on Thursday, previewing the UN’s upcoming Climate Action Summit, and spotlighting geopolitical hotspots. Briefing the press…

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UN working ‘intensively’ to stop Ebola in eastern DR Congo, following second case in major border town

Senior UN officials tasked with controlling the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have responded to Tuesday’s confirmation of a second case of Ebola in Goma, a…

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Migrant’s death exposes UN failures in Libya

As tragedy and controversy continues to move hand in hand with the migrant voyages from the shores of Libya across the Mediterranean, Rana Jawad, the BBCs North Africa correspondent gives…

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UN report shows 2018 was the worst year on record for children caught up in armed conflict

A new UN report has found that 2018 was the worst year on record for children caught up in armed conflict; the year saw the highest numbers killed or maimed…

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Senior UN officials call for return to sea rescues, after ‘the worst Mediterranean tragedy of this year

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along with the heads of a number of UN agencies, expressed horror at Thursday’s reports that as many as 150 people may be dead after a boat…

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82 women and girls are killed daily by someone whom they would normally trust and expect to care for them – UN Study

87,000 women worldwide were killed intentionally in 2017, and more than 50,000 were killed by intimate partners, a new study from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime found. 3,000…

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U.N. laments “international indifference” to rising death toll in Syria

Air strikes by the Syrian government and its allies on schools, hospitals, markets and bakeries have killed at least 103 civilians in the past 10 days, including 26 children, U.N.…

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Switzerland ranked as most innovative country in new UN report

The World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO, named Switzerland as the world’s most innovative country on Wednesday, during the launch of its latest Global Innovation Index, (GII) in the Indian capital…

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UK to send 250 troops to Mali for peacekeeping mission

The UK is to send 250 troops to Mali in the biggest peace-keeping deployment since Bosnia and potentially the most dangerous mission for British forces since Afghanistan. The soldiers will…

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‘Emulate his example’ urges UN chief as world celebrates Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should seek to emulate, Secretary-General António Guterres said marking the International Day that honours the…

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20 million children missed out on life saving vaccines in 2018

20 million children worldwide – more than 1 in 10 – missed out on lifesaving vaccines such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus in 2018, according to new data from…

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Russia blocked Maltese attempt to place oil smuggling suspects Darren and Gordon Debono on UN sanctions list – MaltaToday

MaltaToday reports that Russia has blocked a Maltese attempt at placing oil smuggling suspects Darren Debono and Gordon Debono on a United Nations sanctions list, with a last-minute veto on…

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New UN study shows Central America is the most dangerous region to live

UN researchers this week announced that some 464,000 people across the world were victims of homicidal violence in 2017, more than five times the number killed in armed conflict over…

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Migrants in Tripoli go on hunger strike

More than 360 people on Tuesday participated in a hunger strike that started over the weekend at the Tajoura migrant detention center on the outskirts of the Libyan capital,…

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Six children among 53 confirmed fatalities after Libya detention centre airstrikes

The toll from last Tuesday’s reported airstrikes on a detention centre in the suburbs of Tripoli has risen to 53 dead and more than 130 injured among the “severely traumatized”…

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Pay packet inequality growing worldwide, says new UN report

Top earners around the world have seen their share of national income rise in the last decade and a half, while everyone else has seen their pay packets shrink by…

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Over 5,000 persons killed in Venezuela for resisting to authority – UN

A United Nations report released Thursday claims the incidence of alleged extrajudicial killings by the security forces in Venezuela in the context of security operations has been “shockingly high”. It…

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UN says Libyan guards opened fire on fleeing migrants after airstrike on detention centre

The United Nations said on Thursday it had information that Libyan guards shot at refugees and migrants trying to flee from airstrikes that killed at least 53 people, including six…

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World food prices ease in June – FAO

World food prices eased slightly in June, ending a run of five months of consecutive gains, pushed down by a plunge in the price of dairy products, the…

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Heat stress spike predicted to cost global economy $2,400 billion a year

An increase in heat stress at work linked to climate change is set to have a massive impact on global productivity and economic losses, notably in agriculture and construction, UN…

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Children in Yemen pay a heavy price, 7,500 killed or wounded since 2013

Over 7,500 children have been killed or wounded in Yemen in the last 5 1/2 years as a result of airstrikes, shelling, fighting, suicide attacks, mines and other unexploded ordnance,…

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Mediterranean Migrant Arrivals Reach 27,834 in 2019

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that 27,834 migrants and refugees have entered Europe by sea through 1 May, roughly a 35 per cent decrease from the 42,274 arriving…

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‘Wanton destruction’ in Sudan’s Darfur region, ‘blatant violation of international law

The looting and destruction of UN food relief agency premises and property in Sudan, has prompted the UN-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and UN Country Team, to condemn the…

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UN Secretary General hails historic Convention banning violence and harassment at work

A landmark international agreement banning violence and harassment in the workplace has been applauded by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, after it was adopted on Friday at the International Labour…

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Iran: United States request UN Security Council meeting

The United States has requested a closed-door U.N. Security Council meeting on Iran and the latest developments in the Gulf, diplomats said Friday. The discussions would touch on both the…

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UN Security Council calls for protection of persons with disabilities in conflict zones

The Security Council on Thursday adopted its first-ever resolution calling on UN Member States and warring parties to protect persons with disabilities in conflict situations and to ensure they have…

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The UN states there is credible evidence’ Saudi crown prince liable for Khashoggi killing

A forensic UN report published today states that Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia should be investigated over the murder of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi because…

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Merkel calls for ‘comparable minimum wage’ across EU, appeal for equal working conditions within the EU

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the EU to look into ways to ensure countries have a "comparable" minimum wage. She also added that there should be equal working…

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UAE claims ‘State actor’ behind tanker attacks

The United Arab Emirates has told the UN Security Council that a "state actor" was most likely behind attacks on four tankers off its coast. The report states that May…

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U.N. warns world risks a descent into lawlessness

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the European Union to take a lead role in fighting to preserve a rules-based global order. Speaking in the western German city…

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United Nations expresses concern on weapons flow into Libya

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Security Council he is deeply concerned by the battle for Tripoli and reports of fresh weapons supplies flowing into Libya, according to a…

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NATO Secretary General to meet UN Head in Libya on Monday

The NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will meet the Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, H.E. Mr. Ghassan Salamé, at NATO Headquarters on Monday NATO spokeswoman,…

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Maltese 18 year old Nigel Borg addresses the United Nations on autism

Nigel Borg, 18 years of age and living with ASD, had the privilege to address the Congress of United Nations in Geneva Switzerland on removing barriers to education for young…

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Libya coast guard detains 113 migrants

The United Nations announced that the Libyan coast guard has stopped 113 migrants trying to reach Italy over the past two days, as boat departures resume following a lull in…

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Libya: The United Nations warn about deterioration of situation in Libya

The UN envoy for Libya has made his strongest attack yet on the military strongman Khalifa Haftar as his forces intensify their assault on the capital, Tripoli. In comments in…

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