News headlines in July 2024, page 7

A UN inter-agency humanitarian team has reached the area affected by deadly landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week and is supporting the response.

It seems that Europeans don’t want to give up booze. A UN World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that nothing has changed in the continent’s drinking habits. Despite the health risks, Europeans consume an average of 9.2 litres of pure alcohol a year - making them the world’s biggest drinkers.

On Thursday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on the Bangladeshi Government to provide explicit details about last week's protest crackdowns and increased violence to ensure that law enforcement adheres to international human rights standards.

The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.

A veteran Canadian politician and diplomat was on Thursday elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which lies at the centre of the Organization’s efforts to advance sustainable development

As President Biden on Thursday prepared to meet Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss progress on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of all hostages still held in the enclave, the spectre of further hunger and malnourishment continued to loom over Gazansas UN humanitarians warned that farming and even small-scale gardening remain suspended.

NAIROBI, Jul 24 (IPS) - Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 116 million people in the African region were living with mental health conditions. A large proportion of mental disorders is caused by depression and anxiety, and these conditions take a significant toll on health and wellbeing of people aged 15 to 59 years who are most affected.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 (IPS) - Thandi*a 14-year-old girl from Malawi, is both a child and a mother. After she and her siblings were orphaned, they were left in the care of their grandmother, who struggled to provide for them.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jul 24 (IPS) - Many low-income countries (LICs) continue to slip further behind the rest of the world. Meanwhile, people in extreme poverty have been increasing again after decades of decline.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jul 24 (IPS) - As the African diaspora continues its growth, agencies are seeking ways to tap into this vast demographic to help with the continent's development.