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Transforming Africa with the Power of Education
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 01 (IPS) - Africa has the youngest population in the world today. Around 40% of the population is 15 or younger. They have a non-negotiable right to an inclusive and continued quality education, just like young people everywhere across the globe.
Death Toll in Lebanon Rising From Israeli Bombardment
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 01 (IPS) - The eastern region of Baalbek, Lebanon was believed to be a "safe zone" for residents, and refugees who had been displaced by the increased hostilities across the country. That changed on October 29, when an Israeli airstrike on the region resulted in over sixty casualties, including two children.
Knife-Edge November: Teetering on the Climate Abyss
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 01 (IPS) - Standing high on the vertiginous edge of the future and looking down into a volcanic seething of approaching doom, it is a totally understandable desire to want to close your eyes, walk away and turn on the sports channel. If you have one.
Has the United Nations Outlived its Usefulness?
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Nov 01 (IPS) - The United Nations, established in 1945 at the end of World War II, has sadly virtually outlived its usefulness as it commemorated its 79th anniversary due to its failure to reform itself and adjust to the new world order following the collapse of the Soviet Union, which is significantly different from when the UN was established.
UN Remains Paralyzed as “Rogue Nations” Violate Charter & Escalate War Crimes
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 01 (IPS) - The United Nations continues to be virtually paralyzed—and remains politically impotent amidst two raging conflicts—as Russia and Israel keep defying the world body.
The killings of civilians and the destruction of cities, particularly by Israel, are devastating and continue despite repeated warnings from the UN, its humanitarian agencies, the International Criminal Court (ICC), UN human right experts and the Security Council.
Sudan crisis escalates as attacks in Al Jazirah spark mass displacement
- UN News
UN Secretary General António Guterres has strongly condemned escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, as new reports reveal over 135,000 civilians were displaced in just 10 days.
Hunger and cholera crises escalate in South Sudan, as needs surge
- UN News
South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country. UN agencies on Friday called for more international support and interventions to ease the widespread suffering.
‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people
- UN News
In a landmark move towards ending statelessness, Thailand’s cabinet has approved an accelerated pathway to permanent residency and nationality for nearly half a million stateless people, marking one of the region’s most significant citizenship initiatives.
Deadly floods in Spain highlight need to cut greenhouse gas emissions
- UN News
The record-breaking rainfall and deadly flash floods that hit Spain this week underscore why saving lives as climate change turbocharges extreme weather must be a top priority, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Friday.
Middle East crisis: Live updates on 1 November from the UN and the region
- UN News
We are following the news as it happens from UN offices in Geneva and New York and on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon, bringing you the latest updates throughout the day as conflict continues to roil the region. UN News app users can follow here.
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