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Waves of Haitians risk treacherous sea journey to find better life
- UN News
The number of Haitians who have tried to migrate by unofficial channels to neighboring countries by boat has increased dramatically in 2021. They are being driven by economic hardship, insecurity, and a recent earthquake, to seek what they believe will be a better life.
First Person: Combatting stereotypes to prevent violence against women in Azerbaijan
- UN News
Azerbaijani activist Maryam Majidova is fighting to improve gender equality in her country, and address the daily challenges faced by women and girls.
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers injured in Central African Republic
- UN News
Three Tanzanian peacekeepers serving on the United Nations’ mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA) were injured on Thursday, when their vehicle struck an unidentified explosive device.
Sudan: Refrain from ‘disproportionate use of force’ against protesters
- UN News
Reported killings and injuries during peaceful demonstrations in Sudan is a cause for deep concern, said the UN human rights office on Friday (OHCHR).
People of Myanmar face ‘unprecedented’ crisis in 2022
- UN News
The people of Myanmar are facing an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis with needs escalating dramatically since the military takeover and a severe COVID-19 third wave.
UN data helps balance New Year’s weight loss resolutions
- UN News
At the heart of many New Year’s resolutions is a fresh gym membership and an intensive exercise regime that promises to deliver quick results. But that is not necessarily the most efficient way for everyone to lose weight, according to a new study by the UN’s atomic energy watchdog.
2021 Year in Review: Celebrating UN values in action
- UN News
Conflict, health crises and the climate emergency may have dominated headlines this year but, behind the scenes, countless unsung heroes were working tirelessly to put the values of the UN into action. Here are some of the inspiring personal stories we featured on our UN News pages during 2021.
Grave violations surge for children in conflict
- UN News
Armed conflict, inter-communal violence and insecurity continued to take a devastating toll on thousands of children throughout 2021, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), warned on Friday.
2021: A good year to listen in
- UN News
A hit series on climate action, the drama of COP26, and stories from Vanuatu to Brooklyn. Here are some of our favourite audio stories from the last 12 months.
Sudan: Food looted in Darfur, 730,000 people left without
- UN News
The UN chief condemned on Wednesday the looting and attacks against United Nations facilities, equipment and supplies gifted to the Sudanese authorities for civilian in El Fasher, Darfur.
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