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World News in Brief: Reducing disaster risk for persons with disabilities, Afghan quake latest, global aid funding off track
- UN News
The world must act on “unacceptable failures” to protect persons with disabilities from the damaging impact of living through a natural disaster, the UN office dealing with disaster risk said on Thursday.
DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over serious misconduct charges
- UN News
The UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCOhas suspended some of its peacekeepers following reports of serious misconduct.
100,000 reasons to help: The UN migration agency at work in Armenia
- UN News
Some 100,000 refugees who fled the Karabakh region are beginning to build a new life in Armenia, with the support of the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), as the agency’s Joe Lowry reports from Goris.
Humanitarians call for urgent aid access to Gaza
- UN News
Gaza is on the brink of running out of food, water, electricity and critical supplies, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
WMO: Stocktake of water resources needed as global hydrological cycle is in distress
- UN News
The hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance as a result of climate change and human activities, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that offers an extensive assessment of global water resources.
Kazakhstan's Interfaith Initiative: Fostering Global Harmony through Wisdom and Leadership
- Inter Press Service
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Oct 11 (IPS) - In the heart of Central Asia, a nation renowned for its rich cultural diversity, multi-ethnic society, and spiritual traditions has emerged as a global beacon of interfaith harmony and understanding. Over the past two decades, Kazakhstan’s Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions (The Congress) has played an instrumental role in promoting dialogue, forging unity, and advocating for peace among diverse faiths worldwide. Rooted in Kazakhstan’s deep spiritual heritage and wisdom, this initiative has evolved into a symbol of international cooperation and tolerance. As we reflect on its remarkable journey and look ahead to its future under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, it becomes evident that the Congress is poised to make even greater strides toward fostering global harmony and unity.
Alarm Raised as Israel's Ground Military Invasion, Blockade of Gaza Strip Looms
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Oct 11 (IPS) - It is a bloodbath and unmitigated mayhem as heavy fighting unfolds between Israeli forces and the Palestinian group Hamas which has taken the world by surprise. Amidst raids, rockets and sustained fierce gunfire, bombs, and death, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. Now, both sides are warned to consider the impact of their actions on the civilian population.
World News in Brief: recovery efforts in Ukraine, human rights in Sudan and WHO report
- UN News
In Ukraine, a UN team on the ground is working closely with the Government, local authorities, the private sector, and communities – including youth groups – to boost the country’s massive recovery efforts.
In Iceland, UN deputy chief says all conflict – across regions and with nature – must end
- UN News
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has wrapped up a three-day visit to Iceland, where she stressed the UN’s dual objective for peace – for the world and with nature – and noted the country’s role enhancing global cooperation on peace as well as climate action.
Colombia stepping up efforts achieve historic peace goals, UN envoy says
- UN News
As Colombia prepares to mark the seventh anniversary of the peace agreement that ended the decades-long conflict there, the Government has increased its efforts to realize the accord’s goals, the UN envoy for the country said on Wednesday.
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