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Rebooting memories of life before the nuclear devastation of Hiroshima
- UN News
A Japanese initiative to colourize photos of Hiroshima survivors, taken before the war, has been hailed by the UN as a way to breathe new life into conversations about peace, and a world without nuclear weapons.
190 million children at risk from water-related crises: UNICEF
- UN News
A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); related diseases; and climate hazards.
Origami hummingbirds to make a splash at UN Water Conference
- UN News
Flocks of paper origami hummingbirds crafted by children around the world have departed their locations to “attend” the UN Water Conference in New York from 22-24 March, carrying the future generation’s resolve to turn the tide on the global water crisis.
5 Things You Should Know About the UN 2023 Water Conference
- UN News
The UN 2023 Water Conferencewhich takes place at UN Headquarters from 22-24 March, is being hailed as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to accelerate progress towards universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030.
Don’t give up on Haiti, plead senior UN aid officials
- UN News
Following their return from a fact-finding visit to Haiti, a group of senior United Nations officials and representatives of NGOs issued an urgent call on Saturday, for increased access and resources to reach people in desperate need.
Black Sea Grain Initiative extended on deadline day
- UN News
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a UN-brokered deal aimed at supplying markets with food and fertilizer amid global shortages and rising prices, exacerbated by the Ukraine war, was extended on Saturday, the day it was due to expire.
Flagship UN gender event closes with ‘blueprint’ for greater role of women in tech
- UN News
The 2023 Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the largest UN gathering on gender equality, successfully wrapped up on Saturday, with Member States calling for a full and equal participation of women and girls in the development of digital technologies.
First Person: Starting from zero – Gambian returning migrant counts cost of attempted Europe crossing
- UN News
Amadou Jobe, like many other Gambians before him, embarked on a perilous journey through northern Africa, in a failed bid to reach Europe. Now, with the support of the UN, he is making a life for himself and his family back home.
Georgia: Danger Averted, for Now
- Inter Press Service
LONDON, Mar 17 (IPS) - Georgian civil society can breathe a sigh of relief. A proposed repressive law that would have severely worsened the space for activism has been shelved – for now. But the need for vigilance remains.
Press Freedom Is an Illusion in Today's Afghanistan
- Inter Press Service
BRUSSELS, Mar 17 (IPS) - Every year, Afghan journalists celebrate their national day on 18 March. This year, there is little reason to party, because of general restrictions, increasing intimidation and a recent attack on journalists. However, at a unique gathering in Brussels, Afghan journalists showed resilience.
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