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…

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,…

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

HIV a ‘critical health concern’ amongst people who use drugs in Thailand — Global Issues

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The Thai authorities are working alongside UN agencies to not just improve the availability of services following the change in the way people are sentenced for drugs crimes, but also reduce the stigmatization of people who use drugs and ensure they have access to services where they feel comfortable. UN…

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

Killing of veteran WFP staff member ‘an unacceptable tragedy’ — Global Issues

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In a statement, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator David Gressly said he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the appalling attack”, which occurred on Friday when unknown gunmen fired on the aid workers in the town of Turbah, located in Taiz governorate in southwestern Yemen. Never a target Mr. Gressley…

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

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

Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, warns WHO — Global Issues

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“About half of the world’s population is at risk of dengue, and dengue affects approximately 129 countries,” said Dr Raman Velayudhan, WHO’s Head of the Global Programme on control of Neglected Tropical Diseases. “We estimate that about 100 to 400 million cases are reported every year. This is basically an…