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UN chief commends Algerians for ‘mature and calm’ demonstrations for change, leading up to presidential resignation

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In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, António Guterres took note of the 82-year-old president’s decision to resign, after 20 years in power. Mr. Bouteflika announced in late February, that he would seek a fifth term in office, despite rarely being seen in public since suffering a stroke, in 2013.   Several days ago, the wheelchair-bound leader reportedly reversed his decision, after… Read More
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Lack of basic water facilities risks millions of lives globally: UN health agency

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In the first assessment of its kind, the WASH (Water sanitation hygiene) in Health Care Facilities report, from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, also finds that one in five health care facilities has no toilet or latrine – a problem that affects at least 1.5 billion people, and likely reflects a lack of facilities in the wider community.  “The one thing… Read More
Human Rights 

Help prevent children ‘from becoming victims in the first place’, implores Guterres at campaign launch 

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“Should a child survive and be fortunate enough to be released to a reintegration programme, they still have only a slim chance of recovery”, he said in remarks read out at a launch event in UN Headquarters, by staff member Sharon Riggle.  The UN chief pointed out that a lack of resources and a failure to provide long-term assistance to… Read More
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Strengthen inclusion, participation of people with autism to ‘achieve their full potential’ says UN chief 

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“Celebrate the diversity of our global community and strengthen our commitment to the full inclusion and participation of people with autism”, he said, as “a vital part of our efforts to uphold the core promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: to leave no one behind”.  It’s #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. People with #autism are often subject to stigma, unjust deprivation of… Read More
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Acute food insecurity ‘far too high’ UN agency warns, as 113 million go hungry

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Programme (WFP) and EU “Global Report on Food Crises 2019”, shows that the number going chronically-hungry has remained well over 100 million over the past three years, with the number of countries affected, rising. According to the report, nearly two-thirds of those facing acute hunger come from just eight countries: Afghanistan, the Democratic… Read More
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Massive cholera vaccine campaign planned for cyclone-ravaged Mozambique, as UN calls for ‘urgent’ step-up in support

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Confirming the delivery, Christian Lindmeier from the UN World Health Organization (WHO), told journalists in Geneva, the shipment was already being unloaded, and would start on Wednesday. The protective measures are to be carried out in four areas: Beira city, Dondo district, Nhamatanda district and Buzi district, where “basically the whole population there will be vaccinated”, the WHO spokesperson explained.… Read More
Human Rights 

‘Counter and reject’ leaders who seek to ‘exploit differences’ between us, urges Guterres at historic mosque in Cairo

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Reflecting on what he called “ever-rising anti-Muslim hatred, anti-Semitism, racism and xenophobia”, the Secretary-General said it was vital now to “counter and reject religious and political figures who exploit differences” for their own gain. He said we must also ask “why so many people feel excluded, and why they are tempted by extreme messages of intolerance against each other.” Mr.… Read More
Human Rights 

New UN data tool shows ‘mismatch’ between government aid and places modern slavery exists

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The release of Modern Slavery Data Stories, a series of easily understandable animated graphics, provides detailed pictures of the ways that factors related to modern slavery have changed over time, and comes during a period when over 40 million people are living in slavery, more than ever before in human history. UN-led research shows that half of those enslaved are… Read More

Trails Of East Africa

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Human Rights 

On eve of Gaza border protest anniversary, UN’s top humanitarian official for Palestine calls for calm

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In almost a year since weekly rallies began – known as the “Great March of Return and the Breaking of the Siege” – 195 Palestinians, including some 40 children, have been killed by Israeli fire near the border fence, Mr McGoldrick said in a written appeal. “There has been a staggering loss of life and injury in the Gaza Strip,”… Read More
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