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UN Refugee Agency commemorates 73 years of the Refugee Convention, urging universal accession
July 27, 2024
UN Refugee Agency commemorates 73 years of the Refugee Convention, urging universal accession
This Sunday marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a pivotal framework that has safeguarded millions fleeing conflict and persecution, reliefweb reported yesterday. The Convention, along with its 1967 Protocol, defines a refugee and outlines their rights and…
UN Warns of Failing Grades on Global Development Goals
June 30, 2024
UN Warns of Failing Grades on Global Development Goals
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals report paints a grim picture, with only 16% of targets on track for achievement by 2030. War, funding shortfalls, and climate disasters are cited as major roadblocks. Scandinavian countries continue to lead the pack, with…