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Amid ‘ominous’ surge in Israeli-Palestinian violence, top UN officials call on parties to swiftly reduce tensions — Global Issues

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“We are witnessing a surge in violence, including some of the deadliest incidents in nearly 20 years,” said Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). “We have seen ominous signs of what awaits if we fail to address the current instability.” Raising concerns that developments on…

Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery — Global Issues

Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery — Global Issues

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Ten trucks transporting shelter and other items from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) crossed into northern Aleppo through the Al-Ra’ee border crossing earlier that day, said Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, at a press conference in New York.  “This is the first UN convoy through this border…

On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says — Global Issues

On World Day of Social Justice, deeper dialogue across ‘real economy’ can drive progress, UN deputy chief says — Global Issues

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“We must develop fairer, more balanced policies that generate the political buy-in to drive change,” Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in a video message. “What is also needed is a deeper social dialogue with actors across the real economy.” The day’s theme focuses on strengthening global solidarity and re-building trust…

UN relief chief — Global Issues

Despite challenges, Africa ‘poised for progress’ – Guterres — Global Issues

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Mr. Guterres praised the many African Union (AU) initiatives aimed at bringing about this vision for the continent – including Agenda 2063 a blueprint for the Africa of the future, and the Decade of Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion – and the decision to focus on the African Continental Free…

UN relief chief — Global Issues

UN Assembly President calls for Apollo 13 ingenuity to navigate flood risks — Global Issues

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“This is a challenge that we can master with ingenuity and determination,” said Csaba Kőrösi, calling for science-based solutions and solidarity, as he delivered a keynote speech at the high-level symposium on “Integrated Water Cycle Management in the post-COVID-19 era.” He said when the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were…

UN relief chief — Global Issues

Aid convoys will keep crossing into Syria ‘for as long as needs are there’ — Global Issues

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Since 9 February, 143 trucks have passed through the Bab al-Hawa and Bab al-Salam border crossings, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). “The movements continue today, they continue over the weekend and will continue every day for as long as the needs are there,” OCHA spokesperson…

UN relief chief — Global Issues

End political stalemate in Libya now, UN chief urges leaders — Global Issues

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“What is urgently needed is the political will to break the protracted political stalemate and achieve progress on multiple fronts,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the latest meeting of the High-level Committee on Libya, taking place in Addis Ababa. Progress is sorely needed towards holding elections and advancing gains…

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Guterres calls for G20 to agree $500 billion annual stimulus for sustainable development — Global Issues

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So far, the global financial system has failed to effectively cushion the impacts of current crises impacting the Global South the most: the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the ongoing climate emergency. “Today’s poly-crises are compounding shocks on developing countries – in large part because of an unfair global financial…