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Al Jazeera ban must be lifted, rights experts urge Palestinian Authority
- UN News
Top independent human rights experts urged the Palestinian authorities on Monday to end its widely criticized ban on the broadcaster Al Jazeera and ensure that all journalists, local or international, can work freely and safely in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
New era of crisis for children, as global conflicts intensify and inequality worsens
- UN News
The world is entering a new era of crisis for children; climate change, inequality and conflict are disrupting their lives and limiting their futures, an authoritative study from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned.
Top humanitarian official issues ceasefire appeal during visit to Gaza City
- UN News
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory called on Sunday for an end to the war in Gaza to ensure a better future for children there and the entire region.
Trade Partnerships Offer Hope Against Deforestation
- Inter Press Service
BANTEN, Indonesia, Jan 10 (IPS) - In Indonesia’s forests today, we can breathe a sigh of relief. At the conclusion of our dry season, during a time when climate change impacts are increasing in frequency and severity, there were no giant fires with plumes of smoke choking our region.
Unlocking SDG Success: How Better Data Can Develop Africa
- Inter Press Service
ADDIS ABABA, Jan 10 (IPS) - That one in three Africans will not be counted as countries failing to meet census deadlines is a huge setback for development planning.
UN DESA Releases Report on Global Economic Development
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (IPS) - In the past few years, the world economy has made significant strides in mitigating inflation, unemployment, and poverty. Despite this, global growth has yet to regain its pace from before the pandemic. This can be attributed to a host of issues that are plaguing the world, including climate shocks, armed conflicts, and rising geopolitical tensions. These issues have disproportionately adverse effects on developing nations. It is imperative to come up with a solution that advances economic growth for all in order to get back on track with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Challenges Facing the Worlds Fifth Largest Economy
- Inter Press Service
NEW JERSEY, USA, Jan 10 (IPS) - India has surged forward as the world's fifth-largest economy and has now surpassed China to claim the title of the most populous nation. However, this rapid ascent is not without its challenges; rising unemployment and inflation loom large, threatening demographic dividend and its ambitious goal of sustaining a 7 to 8% GDP growth.
Critical aid blocked in Gaza, as fuel shortages threaten lifesaving services
- UN News
Israeli authorities continue to deny UN-led efforts to reach North Gaza with lifesaving aid, including the most recent attempt on Friday, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Syria has real opportunity to ‘move from the darkness to the light’
- UN News
Syrians have high expectations for their country, and a strong desire for people from across the social spectrum to come together and forge a new constitution, which must begin with an inclusive “national dialogue”.
World News in Brief: Famine spreads in Sudan, deadly attack in Myanmar, Venezuela update
- UN News
Lifesaving efforts by UN humanitarians and partners to distribute food and agricultural aid in Sudan last year reached millions, agencies reported on Friday – but needs are only growing.
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