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Gaza: Evacuation orders displace thousands, disrupt aid operations
26 July 2024
Humanitarians estimate that more than 190,000 Palestinians were displaced this week in Khan Younis and Deir Al-Balah following the latest evacuation orders in Gaza, the UN said on Friday.
Meanwhile, hundreds remain stranded in eastern Khan Younis as fighting continues.“Once again, we…
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Oil tanker sinks, hundreds of thousands affected as ‘super typhoon’ batters Philippines
26 July 2024
Over 1.5 million people have been affected in the Philippines, where a state of calamity was declared this week in Metro Manila and nearby areas, as Super Typhoon Gaemi swept through the island nation, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OHCA) has reported…
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Committee against Torture Concludes Eightieth Session after Adopting Concluding Observations on Reports of Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Republic of Korea and Türkiye
26 July 2024
Meeting Summaries
The Committee against Torture this morning closed its eightieth session after adopting its concluding observations on the reports of Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Republic of Korea and Türkiye on their efforts to…
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Director-General's remarks at the Special Event on tackling racial discrimination to mark Nelson Mandela International Day
25 July 2024
Tatiana Valovaya
Special event on tackling racial discrimination to mark Nelson Mandela International Day Thursday, 25 July 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Room XXVI, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this special event in the framework of Nelson…
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Gaza: Hunger fears persist as Israeli operations further harm enclave’s farmers
25 July 2024
As President Biden on Thursday prepared to meet Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss progress on a Gaza ceasefire and the release of all hostages still held in the enclave, the spectre of further hunger and malnourishment continued to loom over Gazans, as UN humanitarians warned that farming and even small-scale gardening remain suspended…
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Ethiopia landslides: Death toll rises as UN supports response
25 July 2024
A UN inter-agency humanitarian team has reached the area affected by deadly landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week and is supporting the response.
More than 250 people are reported to have been killed, amid fears that the toll could rise to over 500, the UN Office for the Coordination for…
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Europe tops the charts for alcohol consumption. WHO calls for urgent action to curb the trend
25 July 2024
It seems that Europeans don’t want to give up booze. A UN World Health Organization (WHO) report has found that nothing has changed in the continent’s drinking habits. Despite the health risks, Europeans consume an average of 9.2 litres of pure alcohol a year - making them the world’s biggest drinkers…
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UN rights chief calls for end to protest crackdowns in Bangladesh
25 July 2024
On Thursday, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on the Bangladeshi Government to provide explicit details about last week's protest crackdowns and increased violence to ensure that law enforcement adheres to international human rights standards.
Over the past few weeks,…
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The heat is on: We must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures, urges UN chief
25 July 2024
The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.
The appeal comes against the backdrop of record temperatures and deadly heatwaves –…
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New ECOSOC President to focus on safe migration, AI for sustainable development
25 July 2024
A veteran Canadian politician and diplomat was on Thursday elected President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which lies at the centre of the Organization’s efforts to advance sustainable development
Robert Rae currently serves as Canada’s Ambassador to the UN and…
