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Myanmar crisis deepens, UN envoy warns of ‘catastrophic toll’ 
Asia

Myanmar crisis deepens, UN envoy warns of ‘catastrophic toll’ 

United Nations special envoy Noeleen Heyzer has condemned an air raid by Myanmar’s military in northern Kachin state that killed as many…
UN stresses importance of global solidarity to combat climate emergency
Asia

UN stresses importance of global solidarity to combat climate emergency

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the importance of global solidarity to combat the climate emergency and other current or…
UNHCR’s unprecedented US $700m funding gap spells catastrophe for millions
America

UNHCR’s unprecedented US $700m funding gap spells catastrophe for millions

Over recent months, funding shortfalls have forced UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to make cuts to its lifesaving aid to…
United Nations: Peace is the only solution to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen
Yemen

United Nations: Peace is the only solution to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen

The United Nations stressed that peace is the only option to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has been…
UN envoy to Afghanistan calls for committee to investigate genocide against Hazaras
Afghanistan

UN envoy to Afghanistan calls for committee to investigate genocide against Hazaras

The United Nations envoy to Afghanistan, Nasir Ahmad Faeq, called for the formation of a commission to investigate and report…
UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights
World

UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights

 Eliminating racism and disparities in health status resulting from racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance is central to global efforts to…
UN Secretary-General chides India over its human rights record
India

UN Secretary-General chides India over its human rights record

UN chief Antonio Guterres chided India during a visit on Wednesday over its human rights record, which critics say has…
All children have a right to pre-primary education, UN says
World

All children have a right to pre-primary education, UN says

The time has come for countries to align their international human rights obligations with their political commitments on early childhood…
New UN study reveals severe deterioration in health of women, children and adolescents
World

New UN study reveals severe deterioration in health of women, children and adolescents

A new UN report shows that the health of women and children is facing challenges globally, due to conflicts, the…
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