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Dreams amid the rubble: Gaza’s women speak of homes, loss and hungry children
- UN News
Hadriya collapses from hunger, Khadija dreams of her kitchen and Hiyam longs for her daughters’ laughter in the garden – these are the stories of three women from Gaza who embody the daily struggles of mothers exhausted by war, hunger and displacement as the nearly two-year-long conflict continues.
Salvaging SDGs still possible, but countries must act now: Guterres
- UN News
Citing new global agreements on pandemic preparedness, ocean protection and development financing, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres said on Monday that recent “signs of momentum” show multilateralism can still deliver.
Droughts are causing record devastation worldwide, UN-backed report reveals
- UN News
Worldwide, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have occurred in recent years due to climate change and resource depletion.
Effective partnerships can stop the next pandemic
- UN News
“There will be another pandemic, and it will not be 100 years from now.”
Terror and chaos for Gaza’s people now entering the ‘death phase’
- UN News
After another deadly weekend in Gaza in which at least 67 Palestinians were reportedly killed seeking food, UN aid teams on Monday described “mayhem” and starvation in the enclave as the Israeli military pushed into Deir Al-Balah for the first time.
Humans Have Blown Past 6 of 9 ‘Planetary Boundaries’: Governments Alone Won’t Fix This
- Inter Press Service
KAUNAS, Lithuania, July 21 (IPS) - Nearly ten years after the Paris Agreement — a legally binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — the gap between climate goals and government actions remains stubborn.
Doha agreement brings DR Congo government and M23 rebels a step closer to peace
- UN News
An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as “an important step towards sustainable peace.”
Desks become beds as Haitian school shelters people displaced by violence
- UN News
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced hundreds of thousands of people and many are finding shelter in former schools where belief in the power of education remains strong.
Price and Power of Freedom: Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, July 18 (IPS) - The United Nations celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day in honor of the activist and politician’s lifelong commitment to peace and democracy.
From Ads to AI: How Big Tech Took Over Everything
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, July 18 (IPS) - “The power of AI carries immense responsibilities. Today, that power sits in the hands of a few,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 2025 AI Action Summit, reflecting on a deepening reality as we inch closer to a world in complete digital domination. Today, seven of the world’s top ten most valuable companies are digital giants, focusing primarily on the output of communication, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence and digital commerce, which is paving the way for a fully digitized life for all.
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