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Tens of thousands displaced in fresh violence in DR Congo
02 July 2024
Millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are suffering amid one of the world’s most neglected crises, the UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday.
The situation is particularly concerning in the restive province of North Kivu, home to 2.8…
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World News in Brief: Doha talks on Afghanistan, human rights in Belarus, Rohingya refugees in India, global trade rises
02 July 2024
The UN’s top political affairs official on Tuesday reiterated that human rights, especially the rights of Afghan women and girls, and inclusion of all members of the society will continue to be an integral part of all discussions.
“This morning…
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Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Changing Faces of Science and Tech”
02 July 2024
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Opening of the UNOG photo exhibition “Not a Woman’s Job?: Changing Faces of Science and Tech”2 July 2024, 10:00-11:00, Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des Nations Mr. Lamanauskas, [Deputy Secretary-General of ITU]Ms. Meddahi, [Deputy Director for Accelerators and Technology, CERN]Excellencies,Ladies and…
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Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation
01 July 2024
Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday.
The exodus from Gaza City’s eastern Shujaiya district follows days of reported intense…
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Sudan: UN food convoy attacked, supplies looted amid worsening crisis
01 July 2024
Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the agency reported.
Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the top UN humanitarian official for Sudan expressed “outrage” at the…
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Buckle up, make a safety statement: UN launches global campaign to enhance road safety
01 July 2024
The United Nations on Monday launched a new global road safety campaign to improve traffic safety and create inclusive, safe and sustainable streets.
Under the motto #MakeASafetyStatement, the campaign will also amplify the core messages of the New Decade of Action for…
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UN pushes for inclusive future in Afghanistan at Doha talks
01 July 2024
UN-led efforts to nudge Afghanistan towards a more peaceful and inclusive future with a more equal role for women and girls continued Monday at international talks, which for the first time included the Taliban de facto authorities.
Speaking in the Qatari capital, Doha, after the Third Meeting of Special…
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Haiti: Violence displaces one child every minute, reports UNICEF
01 July 2024
Continued violence and instability in Haiti has resulted in the displacement of over 300,000 children, with an estimated one child being displaced every minute since March, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.
Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, highlighted the horrific impact…
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World News in Brief: UN responds to Bangladesh floods, sports and human rights, polio vaccination in Angola
01 July 2024
The UN emergency food relief agency is providing vital assistance to communities affected by the severe flooding in northeast Bangladesh, the agency said on Monday.
About 1.4 million people are estimated to have been left in dire straits, as heavy rains…
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Human Rights Committee Opens One Hundred and Forty-First Session in Geneva
01 July 2024
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The Human Rights Committee today opened its one hundred and forty-first session, during which it will examine the reports of Croatia, Honduras, India, Maldives, Malta, Suriname and Syria on their implementation of the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.In opening remarks, Mahamane Cisse-Gouro, Director, Human Rights Council and Treaty…
