United Nations

Libya arms embargo ‘totally ineffective’

An arms embargo imposed on Libya by the Security Council in 2011 remains “totally ineffective” a UN Panel of Experts…

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Hearing loss: A Common Health Problem for 2.5 bn people worldwide

By 2050, around one-in-four people will be living with some degree of hearing loss, the UN health agency warned, in…

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UN calls for ‘unconditional release’ of abducted students in Nigeria

The UN chief on Friday, has strongly condemned the latest mass kidnapping of students in Nigeria, in the country’s northwestern…

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Josep Borrell welcomes Government of National Unity in Libya

The EU called for a cease-fire deal, arms embargo and now welcomes the Government of National Unity in Libya. This…

4 years ago

Mozambique faces ‘triple threat’ of climate change, conflict and COVID-19

The people of Mozambique urgently need our help to tackle the triple threat of conflict, the climate crisis, and the…

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UN Guide to Help Women in Tourism Recover from Crisis

As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism…

4 years ago

Duck conservation takes flight in Jamaica

On the day of the inauguration of American president Joe Biden, two ducks named “Joe” and “Kamala” took flight from…

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UN begins push towards more sustainable energy future

Renewable energy is “crucial for building a sustainable, prosperous and peaceful energy future”, the UN chief said in a debate.…

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EU takes humanitarian action as a global leading humanitarian aid donor

EU debates humanitarian aid while action is facing an unprecedented set of challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanitarian aid…

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Disaster preparedness is key after 10 Years of Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami

The UN chief urged countries to make sure they invest the funds in disaster preparedness and management, after 10 Years…

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Harnessing the Power of Culture and Creativity in Tourism Recovery

The shared values and close ties between tourism and culture stakeholders means both sectors can work together to ensure inclusive…

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Biodiversity worldwide: Commission acts to engage more supporters

On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the Commission reiterates its invitation to all world institutions to raise their…

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WHO calls to ramp up COVAX production of COVID-19 vaccines

WHO chief called for urgent action to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines that will be distributed through the COVAX global…

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UN calls for urgent and decisive action to support people of Myanmar

The United Nations independent human rights expert has called on the Security Council for “decisive and unified action” to support…

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ICC Prosecutor opens probe into alleged crimes in occupied Palestine

The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said that her Office has started an investigation into crimes allegedly committed…

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Josep Borrell EU debates to revive JCPoA Iran nuclear deal

The EU reiterates its strong commitment to and continued support for the Iran nuclear deal to revive Joint Comprehensive Plan…

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EU humanitarian aid for Yemen threatened by conflict and famine

EU humanitarian aid for Yemen will address the most pressing needs of people in Yemen for child malnutrition, famine and…

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Climate crisis leave millions in food insecurity across Central America

Hunger has increased almost fourfold in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua in the past two years. The World Food…

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