Tag: United Nations

Egypt re-elected as member of United Nations Peacebuilding Commission

Egypt has since enjoyed a semi-permanent membership in the Commission, which created…

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Broken societies put people, planet on collision course: UN report

"While humanity has achieved incredible things, it is clear that we have…

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Ethiopia admits forces shot at UN team in Tigray, Dujarric expresses concern

UN's OCHA reports that the dire shortage of food, water, fuel and…

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Gaining humanitarian access to needy in Ethiopia’s Tigray challenging: UN

"It's clear that the situation, at least from our point of view…

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United Nations chief urges to terminate hate, discrimination

"The right to freedom of religion or belief is firmly entrenched in…

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UN chief calls for tackling human trafficking by reducing gender inequality

Women make up 49% and girls 23% of all victims of human…

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UN chief voices concern over surge in violence in Sudan’s Darfur

African Union-United Nations Hybrid Mission in Darfur will continue to focus on…

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UN chief calls for efforts to build sustainable cities amid COVID-19

Many cities have created new bike lanes and pedestrian zones, reclaiming public…

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UN says 1m displaced in Burkina Faso since January 2019

United Nations and its humanitarian partners in Burkina Faso are seeking $424m…

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UN chief calls for efforts to protect health, rights of women, girls

UNFPA says if lockdown continues for 6 months, 47 million women in…

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