WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force

WHO calls for action to protect, support and expand global health force

The world has witnessed extraordinary health gains since the UN agency was established, including smallpox eradication, the near elimination of polio, and declines in maternal mortality.  Millions of young lives have also been saved through childhood immunization.  “The history of WHO demonstrates what is possible when nations come together for a common purpose,” Director-General Tedros…

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Women in peacekeeping: UN Fund calls for new ideas and investment

Women in peacekeeping: UN Fund calls for new ideas and investment

“A more gender-responsive mission builds trust with the communities they serve and improves its effectiveness,” said UN Women’s Executive Director Sima Bahous at the start of the event. She also highlighted the vital role women play in today’s multifaceted peacekeeping missions and stressed the need to ensure the equal participation of women. The Fund was…

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ILO calls for fresh support as job losses grip post-quake Türkiye and Syria

ILO calls for fresh support as job losses grip post-quake Türkiye and Syria

Hundreds of thousands of workers in both countries have lost their livelihoods because of the earthquakes, preliminary findings showed in the new ILO assessments of the disaster’s impact on the labour market. “Employment promotion is central to a successful and inclusive response to this disaster,” said ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo. “People can only begin to…

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Mexico: Guterres calls for ‘thorough investigation’ into deadly migrant centre fire

Mexico: Guterres calls for ‘thorough investigation’ into deadly migrant centre fire

The blaze at the migrant centre which was reportedly run by Mexico’s National Migration Institute in Ciudad Juarez, began during a protest against imminent deportations on Monday night, according to local officials. There were 68 adult men in total staying at the facility, the Institute reported. News reports said that most of the victims are…

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UN chief calls for new tool to find 100,000 ‘disappeared’ Syrians

UN chief calls for new tool to find 100,000 ‘disappeared’ Syrians

Entering its 13th year of brutal civil war and scrambling to recover from devastating earthquakes in February, Syria and its people “deserve peace” and to know the truth about the fate of their loved ones, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. 100,000 Syrians missing “The whereabouts and fate of an estimated 100,000 Syrians remains unknown,” he…

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Ramadan: UN chief calls for solidarity as month of giving begins

Ramadan: UN chief calls for solidarity as month of giving begins

The UN chief drew a parallel between the spirit of “understanding and compassion” which characterizes Ramadan, and the mission of the United Nations, “to foster dialogue, unity and peace.” “In these challenging times, my thoughts are with those facing conflict, displacement and suffering. I join everyone observing Ramadan to call for peace, mutual respect and…

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Saudi Foreign Minister calls Iranian counterpart, agrees to meet soon

Saudi Foreign Minister calls Iranian counterpart, agrees to meet soon

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdullahian have agreed to meet soon while talking on the phone. According to Saudi Arabia’s official news agency, the two foreign ministers also agreed to pave the way for the reopening of embassies. Faisal bin Farhan and Hussain Amir Abdullahian congratulated each other…

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