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Towards a More Democratic & Inclusive UN this International Day of Multilateralism
- Inter Press Service
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BERLIN/COLOGNE/NEW YORK, Apr 22 (IPS) - One of the most recently established international UN days is the day of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace. First observed on 24 April 2019 to promote UN values and to reaffirm the faith of people in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, the relevance and the irony of this day is obvious.
Press Freedom under Lockdown Across Two-Thirds of the Globe
- Inter Press Service
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BRATISLAVA, Apr 22 (IPS) - Independent journalism is facing a growing crackdown one year into the COVID-19 pandemic as governments around the world restrict access to information and muzzle critical reporting, media and rights watchdogs have warned.
Elections could pave way to Palestinian unity, advance peace: UN envoy
- UN News
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Expectations are high for the first Palestinian elections in 15 years, UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland told a virtual meeting of the Security Council on Thursday, urging international support for the process.
This Earth Day, a Peoples Perspective is What is Most Needed
- Inter Press Service
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NEW YORK, Apr 22 (IPS) - Today marks Earth Day and all around the globe, advocates and activists, concerned citizens and the like will gather to raise awareness about the climate crisis.
Food aid operation begins to reach two million affected by Myanmar crisis
- UN News
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Two million people facing growing food insecurity linked to the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar are to receive nutrition assistance, amid rising “hunger and desperation”, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday.
New Iraqi law ‘major step’ in assisting ISIL’s female victims but more must be done
- UN News
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A new law in Iraq provides a measure of comfort for women and girls who have survived atrocities of ISIL terrorist fighters, but more must be done, an independent UN human rights expert said on Wednesday.
UN rights chief welcomes verdict in George Floyd murder case
- UN News
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The guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd murder trial has been welcomed by the UN human rights chief, who said on Wednesday that “any other result would have been a travesty of justice”.
Earth Day 2021: Passing On a Cleaner World
- Inter Press Service
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MIDWAY, Utah USA, Apr 21 (IPS) - The writer holds physics M.S. and B.S. degrees from Georgia Tech and DePaul University and is the author of A Tale of Two Climates: One Real, One Imaginary. Preserving the beauty and wonder of our natural world for future generations should certainly be a goal everyone can get behind. While progress is often stymied by polarizing debates, clean air and water should be a priority for everyone.
UN and partners welcome progress in Libya
- UN News
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The UN and international partners have welcomed significant progress towards advancing an inclusive and comprehensive political solution in Libya
UN chief deeply saddened by death of Chadian President Idriss Déby
- UN News
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Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underlined the UN’s solidarity with Chad following the death of the country’s leader, announced on Tuesday.
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