People for Peace: Dreaming of a mine-free Lebanon
A young Cambodian woman says it is her dream to help remove all land mines from the south of Lebanon and improve living conditions for all people living under the …
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People for Peace: Supporting victims of sexual abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is an “urgent need” to support the victims of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) according to a local organization which works on …
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Those who resort to war deny social justice, says ILO Director-General
GENEVA (ILO News) ‒ The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Guy Ryder, stressed the need to defend the rule of law in the face of those who “resort to …
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2nd charter flight carrying 306 people fleeing war in Ukraine lands in Montreal
Image: Montreal Welcomes Ukrainians Twitter page of Yulia Kovaliv A second charter flight carrying those fleeing war in Ukraine landed Sunday morning at the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, where …
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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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