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International support critical to forge lasting peace in Central African Republic
26 October 2023
Progress has been made in advancing a 2019 peace agreement in the Central African Republic (CAR) but the support of the international community is still vital, the UN Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza told the Security Council on Thursday.
Ms. Rugwabiza, who also…
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New UN Advisory Body aims to harness AI for the common good
26 October 2023
Experts with deep experience across government, the private sector, technology, civil society, and academia have been tasked with supporting UN efforts to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used for the greater good of humanity.
The members of the AI Advisory Body – launched on Thursday by…
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World News in Brief: Ukraine dam disaster update, childcare investment, healthcare under fire in Sudan
26 October 2023
Much of the damage caused by the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam in June is “irreversible”, with likely changes to the environment that impact ecosystems and human health.
These are the grim findings of an assessment published by the UN Environment…
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Gaza crisis: Deadlock deepens as Security Council rejects competing resolutions by US and Russia
25 October 2023
China and Russia on Wednesday vetoed a draft resolution sponsored by the United States, while a second Russian-backed resolution failed to secure sufficient votes in favour, deepening the Security Council’s deadlock over any unified response to address the crisis in Gaza and Israel…
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First Person: Israel’s health system responds to October attacks
25 October 2023
Healthcare providers in Israel are working around the clock following the 7 October Hamas attacks that killed 1,400 people and injured more than 4,600, according to Michel Thieren, the World Health Organization (WHO) Special Representative in Israel.
Dr. Thieren spent almost two weeks travelling…
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‘Tipping points’ of risk pose new threats, UN report warns
25 October 2023
No ground water available? No access to satellite data because of where you live or home insurance due to recent natural disasters? A new UN report launched on Wednesday has some useful insights on the “risk tipping points” which are becoming an increasing challenge worldwide.
Tipping points are…
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UN chief hits back at ‘false’ claim he justified Hamas terror attacks
25 October 2023
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday firmly rebuked what he described as the “false” claim by top Israeli diplomats that he had sought to justify the terror attacks of 7 October by Hamas in a speech he delivered to the Security Council.
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Israel-Palestine: Blockade puts Gaza aid on the line, WHO spotlights soaring mental health needs in Israel
25 October 2023
Humanitarian operations in Gaza risked grinding to a halt on Wednesday due to the ongoing fuel blockade, while Israel continued to deal with a protracted hostage crisis amid the horrific aftermath of Hamas’ 7 October attacks.
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Over 114 million displaced by war, violence worldwide
25 October 2023
More than 114 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes by the end of September 2023, due to conflict, persecution and human rights violations, UN refugee agency UNHCR said on Wednesday.
War in Ukraine and conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar, drought,…
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More action needed to advance women’s role in global peace and security
25 October 2023
Twenty-three years after the adoption of a landmark UN Security Council resolution on women, peace and security, their presence is still woefully lacking at negotiation tables, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday.
Addressing the Council’s annual debate on resolution…
