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UNICEF warns of dire consequences of Israel’s blockade on Gaza
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March 9, 2025
UNICEF warns of dire consequences of Israel’s blockade on Gaza
The United Nations agency for children, UNICEF, has raised alarms over the life-threatening effects of Israel’s renewed blockade on the…
U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan reaffirms support for Afghan women ahead of Women’s Day
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March 6, 2025
U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan reaffirms support for Afghan women ahead of Women’s Day
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, U.N.-Habitat Afghanistan has expressed its continued support for Afghan women and girls,…
UN seeks $500 million to support human rights work in 2025
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January 31, 2025
UN seeks $500 million to support human rights work in 2025
The United Nations human rights office has launched an appeal for $500 million in funding for 2025, warning that a…
Former Afghan president, UN officials call for reopening of schools for Afghan girls
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January 26, 2025
Former Afghan president, UN officials call for reopening of schools for Afghan girls
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai highlighted the importance of education for Afghanistan’s future, stating that the country can achieve independence…
UN urges protection and aid for Gaza’s children amid ceasefire
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January 25, 2025
UN urges protection and aid for Gaza’s children amid ceasefire
The UN’s humanitarian chief has called for urgent international action to protect children in Gaza, emphasizing their dire conditions amid…
UN criticizes Sweden’s handling of child rights and family separations
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January 20, 2025
UN criticizes Sweden’s handling of child rights and family separations
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has criticized Sweden, a country renowned for its child rights…
UN adopts first cybercrime treaty in two decades
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December 27, 2024
UN adopts first cybercrime treaty in two decades
The UN General Assembly announced Tuesday the adoption of a new international treaty to combat cybercrime after five years of…
International Human Solidarity Day observed worldwide
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December 21, 2024
International Human Solidarity Day observed worldwide
December 20 marks the International Human Solidarity Day, a day dedicated to promoting unity and cooperation to address global challenges…
UN predicts 1M Syrians to return after Assad’s fall
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December 18, 2024
UN predicts 1M Syrians to return after Assad’s fall
The United Nations has projected that around one million Syrians could return to their homeland in the first half of…
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024
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December 4, 2024
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, held on December 2, highlighted international efforts to end slavery in all…