Global food systems ‘broken’, says UN chief, urging transformation in how we produce, consume food — Global Issues

Global food systems ‘broken’, says UN chief, urging transformation in how we produce, consume food — Global Issues

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Addressing the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment, in Rome, Mr. Guterres said that in a world of plenty, “it is outrageous that people continue to suffer and die from hunger.” Broken system “Global food systems are broken – and billions of people are paying the price.” According to…

UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants — Global Issues

UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants — Global Issues

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The International Conference on Development and Migration, held on Monday, brought together several UN agencies and representatives from multiple countries involved in managing migration flows to address challenges such as irregular migration and forced international displacement. ‘Complex challenges’ “Forced displacement and mixed movements are complex challenges for all: countries of…

UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants — Global Issues

Syria still mired in division, top UN envoy tells Security Council — Global Issues

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“I hope they will soon, because if not, it will be another missed opportunity to help the Syrian conflict to come to a negotiated end, at a time when the impact of the crisis is deepening,” Geir Pedersen said, briefing the Security Council. While there had been positive humanitarian gestures…

Transgender People Face Growing Violence, Discrimination in Pakistan — Global Issues

Transgender People Face Growing Violence, Discrimination in Pakistan — Global Issues

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Transgender people often entertain at weddings and other events, but they increasingly face violent acts, especially since part of an Act ensuring their rights was recently struck down. Credit: Ashfaq Yusufzai/IPS by Ashfaq Yusufzai (peshawar) Monday, July 24, 2023 Inter Press Service PESHAWAR, Jul 24 (IPS) – “The problems transgender people…

Rhodes wildfires prompt mass evacuations, flights canceled to Greek island

Rhodes wildfires prompt mass evacuations, flights canceled to Greek island

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Comment on this storyComment Wildfires raging across the popular Greek vacation island of Rhodes prompted authorities to evacuate 19,000 tourists and residents from danger zones, in what officials described as the largest ever preventive fire evacuation in the country’s history. At least 164 fires burned in 58 places on the…

UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants — Global Issues

Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’ — Global Issues

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Corinna Hawkes the Director of the FAO Division of Food Systems and Food Safety says a holistic and sustainable approach is needed that considers economic, social, and environmental factors, and that brings people together, to ensure nutritious food and sustainable livelihoods for all. She was speaking ahead of the UN…

UNHCR, IOM outline new approach to assist growing number of migrants — Global Issues

UN strongly condemns Russian strikes in Odesa, Ukraine — Global Issues

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Over the past week, Russia has carried out aerial attacks on Odesa and two other port cities, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, since terminating the landmark Black Sea Initiative on grain and fertilizer exports. International media reported that at least one person was killed and more than 20 wounded in Sunday’s attack,…