At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

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Success hinges on the ability and willingness of political leaders to “urgently initiate sustainable solutions” to end deadlock and economic paralysis said Joanna Wronecka, stressing that State institutions must be reformed to meet people’s needs. One year ago, UNICEF warned that the water system was at a breaking point. While…

At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

UN condemns election-related violence across Papua New Guinea Highlands — Global Issues

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The UN Country Team called for an “immediate cessation” to the election-related violence amidst a deteriorating security situation in the Highlands region of the southwest Pacific island, with Government sources confirming “deaths, assaults, rape, and the extensive destruction of property and infrastructure”. Investigation and prosecution call The UN in PNG is calling…

At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

UN envoy calls for extension and expansion of ‘transformational’ truce in Yemen — Global Issues

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Mr. Grundberg has intensified his engagement towards full implementation of the truce, and is urging all parties to explore options for expanding and extending it.  UN Envoy Grundberg on truce implementation & prospects of renewal: “The Yemeni people & the international community want & expect the truce to be fully…

At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

Emergency Committee meets again as Monkeypox cases pass 14,000: WHO — Global Issues

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The committee first met last month but decided against declaring it a public health emergency of international concern. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus acknowledged his “acute” awareness that any decision regarding the possible determination involves “the consideration of many factors, with the ultimate goal of protecting public health”. The committee…

At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

UN summit galvanizes action for development agendas in Africa — Global Issues

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Despite being “rich with human and natural resources and enormous untapped economic and social potential,” General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid told the high-level The Africa We Want dialogue that the continent “still faces challenges” in realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Hard-won struggles Africa has undergone a dramatic transformation since…

UN rights chief calls for ‘political responsibility’ to address Peru’s challenges — Global Issues

UN rights chief calls for ‘political responsibility’ to address Peru’s challenges — Global Issues

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“Polarization has been deepening over recent months and there are troubling indications that an anti-rights movement is gaining ground. With local and regional elections due in October, I am concerned that hate speech, discrimination and violence could further increase,” she said.  Ms. Bachelet recalled that although Peru already has “important…

UN mission in Iraq condemns attack in Duhok which left 8 dead — Global Issues

UN mission in Iraq condemns attack in Duhok which left 8 dead — Global Issues

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The deadly attack in the Zakho district, took place close to the border with Türkiye. According to news reports, Iraqi State media claimed that Turkish forces had been responsible for the shelling – a claim refuted by the Turkish Government. Among the dead was a one-year-old, according to a statement…

At ‘a crossroad between rebound or collapse’ — Global Issues

Cost of living crisis hits poorest the hardest, warns UNCTAD — Global Issues

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UNCTAD’s analysis shows that a 10 per cent increase in food prices will trigger a five per cent decrease in the incomes of the poorest families, roughly equivalent to the amount those families would normally spend on healthcare. Unsafe products have long been a threat across borders. But 60% of countries…