Peacekeepers’ Day ceremony honors service and sacrifice of UN blue helmets
New York: The United Nations paid tribute to the men and women serving under its flag in some of the most dangerous places in the world during a ceremony in …
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Fallen Chadian Captain gets second-ever UN peacekeeping award for ‘exceptional courage’
New York: Late Captain Abdelrazakh Hamit Bahar of Chad, was named on Tuesday as the recipient of United Nations Peacekeeping’s highest award, for exceptional courage, serving in Mali, which will …
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UNHCR: A record 100 million people forcibly displaced worldwide
The Ukraine war and other conflicts pushed the number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution over the staggering milestone of 100 million for the …
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UN Rights Chief’s credibility at stake in China visit: HRW
Geneva: The upcoming visit to China by the United Nations high commissioner for human rights should highlight the need for justice for victims of violations and accountability for those responsible, …
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Demand for lifesaving aid up 10 per cent this year: UN relief chief
New York: The number of people in need has risen by around 10 percent this year so far, the UN’s humanitarian affairs chief said on Thursday. Martin Griffiths, who is …
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‘Coalition of the willing’ to ensure healthy diets from sustainable food systems
New York: Ensuring everyone has access to a healthy diet is among the goals of an UN-backed initiative launched on Friday in line with efforts to transform food systems globally. …
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Canadian businesses offering jobs, training, upgraded skills to Afghan newcomers
Ottawa/CMEDIA: Recognizing the contributions of the refugees to the Canadian workforce, larger business employers across Canada stepped up their efforts to offer jobs to Afghan newcomers by providing them with …
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A new UN campaign aims to bring more young voices to halls of power
To support young people’s political participation and amplify their voices in public life, the UN launched a campaign on Wednesday in collaboration with the Youth Envoy. “The intergenerational gap in power, influence …
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How do we allow ourselves to dehumanize the most vulnerable people in our care: Barri Cohen
‘Unloved: Huronia’s Forgotten Children’ is partly a detective, partly a social-historical documentary film in which the director, writer, and executive producer, Barri Cohen is also a winner of 3rd prize …
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Ukraine: UN chief condemns school attack; welcomes new evacuees from Mariupol
Secretary-General António Guterres said on Sunday that he was appalled by an attack on a school in Bilohorivka, eastern Ukraine, where many people were sheltering from the ongoing fighting. Bilohorivka …
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