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Amid Gaza war, children now work so families can survive: ILO
07 June 2024
Eight months to the day since the Israel-Hamas war erupted in Gaza, the UN labour agency, ILO, warned on Friday that families there now send their children to work just to survive, as unemployment nears a staggering 80 per cent.
Details of that development and the “unprecedented devastation” to the…
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Terrorism, humanitarian crises threaten stability of West Africa: UN deputy chief
07 June 2024
Rapidly evolving global political, social, environmental and security challenges risk undermining peace and economic development across West Africa, the UN deputy chief said on Friday, reiterating the importance of a multilateral and inclusive response.
At an event commemorating the…
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Ukraine: Security Council hears of escalating toll of Kharkiv attacks
07 June 2024
A recent escalation in fighting in Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv region, has left nearly 200 people dead, displaced thousands more and further crippled critical infrastructure, with implications for global food security, a senior UN humanitarian said on Friday.
Briefing the…
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‘Unimaginable trauma’ haunts Sudan’s displaced while violence, famine threaten millions
07 June 2024
Horrific violence and the risk of famine continue to stalk the people of Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday, as they echoed condemnation by UN Secretary-General António Guterres of an attack on a village south of Khartoum two days ago that is now believed to have left more than 100 dead…
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World Oceans Day event highlights immediate protection measures needed
07 June 2024
UN World Oceans Day, celebrated on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York, focused on “opening minds, igniting senses, and inspiring possibilities” to protect marine life worldwide.
A powerful video was shown echoing the theme, awaken new depths, warning of immediate protection needs and…
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World News in Brief: UN staff detained in Yemen, cyclone threat for Haiti, rights chief Lao PDR, climate change
07 June 2024
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed on Friday that Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen have detained 11 UN national staff working for the Organization there.
“We are very concerned about these developments, and we are actively seeking…
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UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING
07 June 2024
UN Geneva Press Briefing
Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the spokespersons and representatives of the International Organization for Migration, the World Health Organization, United Nations Trade and Development, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and the United Nations Refugee Agency. World Food Safety Day…
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FAO Press Conference
06 June 2024
Press Conference Announcement
Media launch of the FAO State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
Manuel Barange, FAO Assistant Director-General and Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division
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Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families Commends Congo for Helping Returning Migrants to Establish Businesses, Raises Questions on “Congolisation” Policy and the Status of Rwandan Refugees in Congo
06 June 2024
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families today concluded its consideration of the…
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Pakistan, Somalia, Panama, Denmark and Greece elected to UN Security Council
06 June 2024
The UN General Assembly on Thursday elected Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia to serve as non-permanent members on the Security Council for two-year terms beginning on 1 January next year.
They will replace Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland, whose terms end on…
