We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN

We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN

Describing the Sustainable Development Goals as “the promise of development and the conferral of dignity on our people,” the Prime Minister of Barbados questioned whether the world’s actions since the adoption eight years ago of the 2030 Agenda will be sufficient to attain the 17 targets on poverty, gender equality, the environment, and more. “Will…

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Air pollution is shortening the lives of people around the world, new research shows

Air pollution is shortening the lives of people around the world, new research shows

Pakistan, China, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and some other countries are the most affected by air pollution. Photo: File Chicago: Air pollution, especially 2.5 PM particles, is making the population of the world sick and thus shortening their average life. This report is presented by the organization and website called Airquality Life Index which can be…

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Sudan: Four months of conflict 'destroying people's lives and violating their basic human rights', humanitarians warn

Sudan: Four months of conflict ‘destroying people’s lives and violating their basic human rights’, humanitarians warn

In a statement, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the “disastrous, senseless war in Sudan, born out of a wanton drive for power, has resulted in thousands of deaths, the destruction of family homes, schools, hospitals and other essential services, massive displacement, as well as sexual violence, in acts which may amount…

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Save lives, UN agencies appeal, after yet another tragedy in the Mediterranean

Save lives, UN agencies appeal, after yet another tragedy in the Mediterranean

The International Organization for Migration (IOM); the UN refugee agency, UNCHR; and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) also called for coordinated search and rescue mechanisms. The tragedy occurred between Thursday 3 August and Friday 4 August, and to date, only four survivors have been rescued – all by a merchant vessel.   The survivors, brought…

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Heatwaves and high temperatures threatening young lives in South Asia: UNICEF

Heatwaves and high temperatures threatening young lives in South Asia: UNICEF

UNICEF estimates that 76 per cent of children under 18 in the region – 460 million -are exposed to extreme high temperatures where 83 or more days in a year exceed 35° Celsius. July was the hottest month ever recorded globally, raising further concerns about a future where children, including those living in South Asia, are expected to…

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Don’t play ‘geopolitical games’ with vulnerable lives, urges UN Assembly President

Don’t play ‘geopolitical games’ with vulnerable lives, urges UN Assembly President

“The lives of those in need should never be reduced to the tactics of geopolitical games,” Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th session of the General Assembly, said. “Humanitarian action must always be guided by the principles of impartiality, neutrality and independence. As such, effective humanitarian assistance can never be held hostage by any political…

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Success in saving the lives of more than 7 lakh children through financial assistance in poverty

Success in saving the lives of more than 7 lakh children through financial assistance in poverty

Money for Health projects in Latin America have saved the precious lives of nearly seven million children. Photo: File Ecuador: Financial assistance to disadvantaged families in the poorest countries has saved the lives of approximately 739,919 children over two decades. Thus, an important aspect of financial assistance to poor countries has come to the fore,…

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