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Sudan: ‘Civilians need life-saving assistance now,’ says UN relief chief
- UN News
Amid the deepening crisis driven by warring militaries in Sudan, the UN announced on Tuesday an additional allocation of $20 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to aid civilians caught up in the turmoil.
Syria-Türkiye: UN completes 200th cross-border aid mission since February quakes
- UN News
The United Nations on Tuesday announced that it has conducted 200 cross-border missions delivering aid into northwest Syria from Türkiye since the devastating earthquakes that struck the two countries in February.
Hundreds of thousands trafficked into online criminality across SE Asia
- UN News
Criminal gangs in southeast Asia are using torture and abuse to force hundreds of thousands of people into an online scam operation which generates billions of dollars per year, the UN rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday.
With COVID-19 ‘here to stay’, new tools essential to continue fight: Tedros
- UN News
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to improve access to COVID-19 technology, knowledge and clinical data, stressing the fight against the virus must continue.
UN appeals for nuclear test ban amid ‘alarming rise in global mistrust’
- UN News
The United Nations on Tuesday called for more global action to end nuclear testing, warning against the danger of “collective suicide”.
Niger spiralling into ‘protection crisis’ following takeover: UNHCR
- UN News
The political crisis in Niger has created uncertainty for scores of vulnerable displaced people, with restrictions on humanitarian operations limiting aid and protection, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday.
Ukraine: Widespread learning loss continues due to war, COVID-19
- UN News
Ukrainian children are showing signs of widespread learning loss as Russia’s invasion preceded by the COVID-19 pandemic have left them facing a fourth year of education setbacks, a senior UN children’s agency official said on Tuesday.
IPBES Third Season of Hit Podcast Nature Insights Speed Dating with the Future Takes Listeners Inside Humanitys Relationship With Nature
- Inter Press Service
NAIROBI, Aug 29 (IPS) - If you’ve ever heard that 1 million species are at risk of extinction and wondered what that means for you, your family, and your future – there’s a podcast you won’t want to miss.
Two Years after the Taliban Took over, More Should Be Done to Rescue Afghanistan
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR / JOHANNESBURG, Aug 28 (IPS) - His name is Matiullah Wesa, a girls education campaigner who now symbolises the “war” waged by the Taliban against the education and empowerment of women and girls. Exactly two years since the Taliban took over, Afghanistan is on a downward trajectory and unfortunately, global attention that was drawn by families chasing planes to flee a few days after the Taliban assumed control of the government has waned over the last two years.
Empowering Asias Farming Communities through Inclusive Business
- Inter Press Service
BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 28 (IPS) - When Lisa Huyen first set up her company, Vinasamex, which specializes in certified organic cinnamon and star anise grown in the mountainous and poorer provinces of Viet Nam, she faced daunting challenges including market access and securing financial support from banks.
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