United Nations
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Environment
UN names Sir David Attenborough ‘Champion of the Earth’
Sir David Attenborough has been named a Champion of the Earth by the UN’s Environment Programme. The prestigious award recognises…
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Foreign
Stop single men hosting Ukrainian refugee women, UN tells UK
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has called on the United Kingdom to review its Homes for Ukraine scheme, following reports…
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News
EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to End Violence Against Women commits to leave no one behind
As the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative begins its second phase of implementation, the European Union (EU) has called for more inclusivity…
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Africa
Over 90 people die in new ‘Mediterranean tragedy’: UN official
The head of the UN refugee agency on Sunday called on European countries to apply their generosity towards Ukrainian refugees…
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Foreign
10 million people forced to flee homes in Ukraine war, UN says
Russia’s war on Ukraine has driven 10 million people from their homes, the head of the UN refugee agency said…
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Education
Education system under pressure, UN deputy chief warns
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has warned that many education systems are under significant pressure. She noted that in…
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Africa
UN boss Guterres warns of ‘travel apartheid’ over restrictions
The African Union and United Nations have jointly criticised travel restrictions put on several Southern African countries following the discovery…
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Foreign
UN risks disappearing like the League of Nations – Turkey
The UN is unble to solve problems, take the lead on any issue and prevent conflicts, Turkey’s foreign minister said…
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News
Argentina seeks Nigeria’s support for white helmets resolution adoption at UNGA
The government of Argentina has sought the support of the federal government in endorsing the White Helmets Resolution at the…
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Agriculture
UN moves to address food insecurity in Northern Nigeria
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres says the organisation has established a task force in collaboration with other aid organisations to address…
