Education has a huge role to play in peace and development: 5 essential reads

Education has a huge role to play in peace and development: 5 essential reads

Children’s education is frequently disrupted in conflict-fraught areas. Daniel Beloumou Olomo/AFP via Getty Images Natasha Joseph, The Conversation Nelson Mandela was a famous advocate for the value of education. In 1990, the man who would become South Africa’s first democratically president four years later told a high school in Boston: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The United Nations agrees. In 2018 […]

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UN launches 7.9 billion dollar migration appeal

The United Nations has launched a $7.9 billion dollar funding appeal to help people that have been forced from their homes. A new UN International Organization for Migration report estimates that 117 million people were forced to migrate by the end of 2022often making perilous journeys in search of a better life. William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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UN concerned about weapons transfers in Ukraine conflict

The United Nations has once again called for adherence to International law in the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov was present at Monday's UN Security Council meeting. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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UN wants $4.2 billion for Ukraine aid in 2024

By Robin MILLARD Geneva, Jan 15, 2024 (AFP) - The United Nations said Monday it will need $4.2 billion to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine in 2024, and to help millions of refugees who have fled the war-torn country. While the Gaza war has dominated headlines in recent months, Russia's war in Ukraine is set to enter its third year in February. The UN hopes to reach 8.5 million […]

January 15, 2024 4

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Heavy rains in Gaza add to the humanitarian woes

According to the United Nations, the recent heavy rains in Gaza have compounded the hardships faced by the local population. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, addressed journalists on Thursday, describing the situation as a "humanitarian catastrophe." He reiterated the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to alleviate the ongoing crisis. Reporting from the United Nations in New York, Jody Jacobs provides these updates.

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Top UN officials warn of an “apocalyptic” situation in Gaza

The World Health Organisation says the situation for Gaza is "getting worse by the hour". According to the UN's aid coordination office between December 3 and the afternoon of 4 December at least 349 Palestinians were killed and 750 injured. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday appealed to the IDF to spare civilians from more suffering especially since the fighting has now moved south. Jody Jacobs reports from the United […]

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UN Human Rights Office calls for political solution for Israel-Hamas conflict

The United Nations Human Rights Office is calling for a political solution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, built on the only viable long-term basis, the full respect of the human rights of Palestinians and Israelis. UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk says the renewed and intensified hostilities will lead to even more deaths, diseases, and destruction than seen before.

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2023 set to be the hottest year on record, says UN

As leaders from nearly 200 countries gather in Dubai for climate talks, further evidence that humanity isn't doing enough to avert a climate catastrophe. The World Meteorological Organization says it's "virtually certain" that 2023 will be the hottest year ever - as the world heats up at an unprecedented pace. Toni Waterman has more.

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Ehangano loiwana yahangana olati olili lanyematekwa komadipao aningilwa ovakwashiwana ovo vayashwa okufya kongudu youkulo yo Islamist pefimbo loshiningwanima osho shaholoka mo nooli ya oshondaxa. Oshikundaneki sho BBC news osha lopota kutya, ongudu yoonakulwa oyo yadja mongudu yovatwondubo nepangelo yashiivika nawa nedina JNIM, ota kulopotwa ya ponokela okamba yetanga lopakwaita, omaumbo oshoyo ee kamba dahangwa datembukila ovanhu moshilando Djibo, noku twaalela eemwenyo dovakwashiwana veli 40. Kuyele etanga leameno ola koleka kutya, […]

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