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UNRWA condemns demolition of Palestinian home in East Jerusalem
- UN News
The UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, on Thursday urged Israeli to immediately halt all evictions and demolitions in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, after an entire family was forced out of their long-term home the previous day.
Cases drop for first time as Africa’s fourth COVID-19 wave ebbs
- UN News
For the first time in Africa since the peak of the Omicron wave, weekly COVID-19 cases dropped significantly and deaths dipped, the World Health Organization (WHO) informed on Thursday.
Rare coral reef discovered near Tahiti is ‘like a work of art’, says diver
- UN News
One of the largest coral reefs in the world has been discovered by a UN-supported scientific mission off the coast of Tahiti. Announcing the stunning find on Thursday, UNESCO said that divers had explored large rose-shaped corals spanning some three kilometres, at depths of between 30 and 65 metres.
Count Me in: Working Together for Disability Inclusion in Guatemala
- Inter Press Service
GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 20 (IPS) - “Persons with disabilities are capable and equal. It is time the world understands that,” says Antonio Palma, a UN Volunteer at the Resident Coordinator’s Office in Guatemala. Antonio, who has a visual impairment, expresses what many other persons with disabilities feel. Ignored, mistreated, misunderstood, underestimated, condescended to.
Renewables Are Cheaper Than Ever - So Why Are Household Energy Bills Only Going up?
- Inter Press Service
Jan 19 (IPS) - Not for the first time, global energy markets are in turmoil. Internationally traded gas prices more than quadrupled in 2021. In their wake, many energy suppliers have gone bust and household bills across Europe are set to soar. Energy prices are driving up the cost of living and inflation, but this is also a moment to realise the old saying: “never waste a good crisis”.
Bachelet asks for $400.5 million to support full ‘agenda of rights’
- UN News
UN Human Rights Chief, Michelle Bachelet, launched on Wednesday a $400.5 million funding appeal for 2022, urging States and private donors to support her “agenda of rights”.
Americas: ‘Smart’ use of rapid tests critical amid COVID surge
- UN News
COVID-19 cases continue to accelerate in the Americas amid increased demand for testing, the head of the regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
General Assembly President urges solidarity, hope, laying out 2022 agenda
- UN News
Amid the resurgent COVID pandemic, the President of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, stressed the importance of solidarity and fostering hope, as he outlined his priorities for the remainder of the 76th session.
Human Trafficking, Rape, Extortion Behind 'Forced Conversions', say Experts
- Inter Press Service
KARACHI, Jan 19 (IPS) - Two years after Michelle, 15, was kidnapped, sold, forced to convert to Islam and married to a stranger, relatives still ostracise her.
Palestine-Israel: UN envoy highlights urgent need for reform
- UN News
Urgent action is required to prevent further deterioration of the economic, security and political situation across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the UN’s Middle East envoy, Tor Wennesland, told the Security Council on Wednesday.
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