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Ukraine resilience-building programme to help most vulnerable
- UN News
A UN-led development plan for Ukraine launched on Monday, to provide immediate economic help and longer-term assistance to the millions left struggling to meet basic needs, in the wake of the Russian invasion.
How Putin Underestimated Ukraine
- Inter Press Service
ODESA, Ukraine, Apr 11 (IPS) - In the eyes of the Kremlin leadership, the basic precondition of the successful war against Ukraine has been the perceived power of the Russian Armed Forces and possible superiority over the Ukrainian forces.
First Person: From taking lives to saving lives, in DR Congo
- UN News
Fabien Mwingwa once fought as a child soldier with an armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Today, he has turned his life around, and works for the UN peacekeeping mission in the country as a firefighter, helping to keep local people safe.
The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea
- UN News
In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run Spotlight Initiative, is promoting legislation that will protect threatened human rights defenders in the country, who risk violence, torture, and death.
New COVID wave a reminder pandemic is ‘far from over’: Guterres
- UN News
Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations, said the UN chief on Friday.
Respect and protect basic human rights in Sri Lanka, UN experts urge
- UN News
Following this week’s crackdown on non-violent demonstrations in Sri Lanka, independent UN human rights experts urged the government on Friday to “ensure that all human rights be respected and protected” and guarantee the fundamental rights of peaceful assembly and expression.
UN unveils plan to prevent stricken oil tanker disaster off Yemen coast
- UN News
Critical funding and timely action are needed to prevent a decaying tanker anchored close to Yemen’s coastline from sparking a major oil spill, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the country said on Friday in New York.
Sub-Saharan Africa under threat from multiple humanitarian crises
- UN News
The number of hungry people in the Sahel and West Africa has quadrupled over the last three years, currently reaching 41 million, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) reported on Friday.
The Mayan Train and the Fight for Mexico's Ancient Jungle
- Inter Press Service
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico, Apr 08 (IPS) - Along the wide slash of white earth in southwestern Mexico there are no longer trees or animals. In their place, orange signs with white stripes warn visitors: "Heavy machinery in motion," "No unauthorized personnel allowed".
Rights chief highlights urgent need for action over thousands missing in Syria
- UN News
Twelve years into the war in Syria, thousands of families “remain in the dark” when it comes to the fates of their missing relatives, UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet told the General Assembly on Friday.
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