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UN launches strategy for digital transformation of peacekeeping
- UN News
The Organization and its 12 peacekeeping missions around the world must fully embrace new technology in the face of ever-changing challenges, the UN chief said on Wednesday as he outlined to the Security Council his Strategy for the Digital Transformation of UN Peacekeeping.
Haiti: Earthquake leaves mounting death toll, injuries and extensive damage
- UN News
Four days after a devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit south-western Haiti, the level of destruction and desperation is becoming increasingly evident, the United Nations said on Wednesday, noting that the death toll has surged to nearly 2,000.
COVID-19: Funding plea to combat Delta variant, call to suspend booster roll-out
- UN News
During Wednesday’s World Health Organization briefing on COVID-19, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for funding to fight the spread of the deadly Delta variant while also asking wealthy countries to suspend plans to provide booster shots.
Community Inclusion Currencies: Money for the People Podcast
- Inter Press Service
KATHMANDU, Aug 18 (IPS) - Do you think it’s possible to transform communities that are stagnating from a lack of currency into places where people’s income-generating activities create a vibrant, self-sustaining circular economy? It is in parts of Kenya that are using the community currency Sarafu, according to today’s guest.
Defend trans community rights: Bachelet tells Copenhagen forum
- UN News
Amidst an “alarming rise in hateful discourse” against transgender people globally, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) warned that this community still lacks safeguards against abuse.
How Many More Innocent Lives Must be Lost in Tigray, asks Adama Dieng
- Inter Press Service
Aug 18 (IPS) - Despite a June 30 unilateral ceasefire declaration by Ethiopian President Abiy Ahmed, United Nations agencies say a recent escalation in fighting has been ‘disastrous’ for children, amid reports of over 100 children being killed in an attack on displaced families.
Afghanistan: Medical lifeline to millions must not be cut, warns WHO
- UN News
The delivery of lifesaving aid and medical supplies to millions of Afghans must not be cut, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, citing a more than threefold rise in the number of trauma cases.
How to Protect Your Data from Malicious Encryption?
- Inter Press Service
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, Aug 18 (IPS) - Ransomware is deploying its encryption right on your computer. The malicious process runs in the background as you continue your everyday activities suspecting no cyber disaster ahead.
As the Taliban Returns, 20 Years of Progress for Women Looks Set to Disappear Overnight
- Inter Press Service
Aug 17 (IPS) - As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become an extremely dangerous place to be a woman.
UN chief urges support for Haiti to avert ‘humanitarian disaster’
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to step up support to Haiti as the country recovers from a deadly earthquake under the clouds of a tropical storm.
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