Poverty, inequality and exclusion fuelling terrorism, warns UN chief

Poverty, inequality and exclusion fuelling terrorism, warns UN chief

The day also marked the start of the UN’s Third Counter-Terrorism week.  Addressing the delegates “at the forefront of a great global effort”, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed that terrorism affects every region of the world, while preying on local and national vulnerabilities. “Poverty, inequalities and social exclusion give terrorism fuel. Prejudice and discrimination targeting specific…

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Another 5 million people in Sindh may fall into poverty due to climate change and floods, Sindh Chief Minister said

Another 5 million people in Sindh may fall into poverty due to climate change and floods, Sindh Chief Minister said

In the meeting between Sindh Chief Minister and IRC CEO, wider cooperation to help the flood victims was discussed. Photo: File Karachi: The Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has said that according to a report, another 5 million people of Sindh province may go into poverty due to the flood situation, because the…

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WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases

WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases

To mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, the UN agency has released a report highlighting progress and challenges in delivering care for these 20 conditions, which mainly affect the world’s poorest people.  NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins, and can be deadly.  Other examples are Buruli…

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