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Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues 26 May 2023 © UNICEF/Aleksey Filippov An apartment building in Borodianka, Ukraine, stands in ruins following a missile attack. Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year, including cash assistance, food, health services, and medicines, the UN said on Friday…

‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home ‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk 26 May 2023 Unsplash/Priscilla du Preez Governments and Internet companies are failing to meet challenges of online hate. Allowing space for everyone to speak up, is critical for a free and fully functioning society said the UN human rights chief on Friday, warning that a safe environment online has never been more essential…

Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO 26 May 2023 © ILO/Marcel Crozet Processed tobacco is packed in a warehouse in Malawi. (file) With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday…

Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions 26 May 2023 © WFP/Mohammed Awadh Conflict and economic crisis continue to drive food insecurity and malnutrition in Yemen. The food security situation in Yemen’s government-controlled districts “slightly improved” during the first five months of this year, but acute malnutrition is on the rise, UN agencies warned in…

UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms 26 May 2023 Unsplash/D koi UNESCO calls out to implement its recommendations on the ethics of artificial intelligence to avoid its misuse. The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world to explore risks and rewards of using chatbots in classrooms, announcing on Friday a new roadmap to chart a safer…

Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes 26 May 2023 NOAA Satellite image of Hurricane Ian as it was making landfall in Florida on September 28, 2022. The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the Atlantic this coming storm season, said the UN weather agency on Friday,…

UN peacekeepers ‘a beacon of hope and protection’: Guterres

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home UN peacekeepers ‘a beacon of hope and protection’: Guterres 25 May 2023 UN Photo/Evan Schneider The UN Secretary-General António Guterres (left) presents the 2022 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award to Captain Cecilia Erzuah from Ghana who served with the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The UN’s 87,000-plus peacekeepers worldwide are “a beacon of hope and protection”…

Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’ 25 May 2023 UNICEF/UNI55086/Press A 14-year-old Rwandan boy from the town of Nyamata, photographed in June 1994, survived the genocidal massacre by hiding under corpses for two days. One of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives has been arrested after being on the run for more than two decades, the UN tribunal…

Sudan: UN and partners scramble to supply aid amid fragile ceasefire

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Sudan: UN and partners scramble to supply aid amid fragile ceasefire 25 May 2023 © WFP/Jacques David Sudanese refugees in Chad receive food aid from WFP. The UN and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to reach as many people as possible while the stuttering ceasefire between warring military factions is being respected, said the UN Spokesperson on Thursday…

Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations

1 year 11 months ago Breadcrumb Home Security Council urged to step up on financing for AU peace operations 25 May 2023 © MINUSMA/Harandane Dicko In eastern Mali, local residents highlight their priorities; security, health and potable water.   The UN political affairs chief on Thursday appealed for the Security Council to ensure reliable funding for African Union (AU) efforts towards greater peace and security on the…