‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

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The spillover will be devastating for both peace and stability in a region already experiencing political instability, climate extremes, food and water insecurity, and economic decline, the agency warned. Growing crisis “We are increasingly concerned about an overflow from the security crisis in the Sahel into coastal countries – particularly…

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

Sustainable Africa key to global security — Global Issues

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The discussions centred around a UN report that offers recommendations to bolster collaboration towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, specifically those on financing for development and affordable green energy. The report reveals that almost 600 million people on the continent still do not have access to sustainable…

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

Ukrainian ‘city of heroes’ plans post-invasion future — Global Issues

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Alexander Senkevich, the Mayor of Mykolaiv, spoke to UN News about reconstruction efforts and the role of the United Nations amidst the threat of ongoing shelling. “We were bombed for 230 days, 159 people died, and 750 were injured. A lot of the city was destroyed because there was shelling…

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

Rights experts denounce discriminatory travel policy — Global Issues

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Under the policy, all women and girls are mandated to fill out a detailed form providing personal information, reasons and previous history of traveling without a male guardian. Those who refuse to complete or submit the form are denied exit. “Not only is this policy discriminatory, but it also restricts…

UN celebrates Mandela’s lifelong commitment to human rights — Global Issues

UN celebrates Mandela’s lifelong commitment to human rights — Global Issues

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The commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day, which is celebrated on 18 July, pays tribute to his fight for freedom and equality, both at home and around the world. Mr. Mandela, who was affectionately known by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba, spent nearly three decades in jail for standing up…

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

UN teams up with FIFA at Women’s World Cup in score for gender equality — Global Issues

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The tournament is expected to be watched by more than two billion people – the largest audience for a single women’s sport in history – offering an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements in all sports and advocate for gender equality more generally. Women players continue to struggle with fewer professional…

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

WHO chief — Global Issues

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, cautioned that just as mis- and disinformation undermined the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are undermining efforts “to keep the world safer from future pandemics.” He drew comparisons with the efforts by the tobacco industry to derail negotiations at the WHO Framework Convention…

‘Urgent action is needed’ to end growing humanitarian crisis in Sahel — Global Issues

Guterres launches latest report on youth participation at the UN — Global Issues

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“I will continue to stand with you as we shape a more prosperous, equal and resilient future for all,” he said in a video message to launch his latest Progress Report on Youth. The world is facing multiple and far-reaching crises, including conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality and discrimination, he…