Diplomacy and national leadership crucial in preventing war, Security Council hears

Diplomacy and national leadership crucial in preventing war, Security Council hears

Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs told ambassadors at the Security Council that conflict prevention is a cornerstone of the UN’s mission. “Prevention saves lives and safeguards development gains. It is cost effective,” she said. Recalling the Secretary-General’s policy brief on A New Agenda for Peace, Ms. DiCarlo said prevention needed to be…

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UN: Deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Türkiye

World News in Brief: Syria aid lifelines, Sudan telecoms blackout, increased patrols in Abyei, preventing terrorism

The Syrian Government informed the UN on Saturday of its consent to allow humanitarian assistance to be delivered into the region through two border crossings with Türkiye – Bab al-Salam and Al-Ra’i – until 13 May.  This follows Syria’s decision in January to renew consent for the UN and partners to use the Bab al-Hawa…

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A more important role of vegetables in preventing diabetes and obesity came to light

A more important role of vegetables in preventing diabetes and obesity came to light

Italian experts have said that eating vegetables has extraordinary positive effects on the whole body and it is possible to prevent many diseases. Photo: File Rome, Italy: Scientists have said after a long study that if green leafy vegetables, common vegetables and fruits etc. are made part of regular diet, then cardiometabolic health is good….

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Preventing ‘contagion of atrocities’ hinges on responsibility to protect

Preventing ‘contagion of atrocities’ hinges on responsibility to protect

“The lives of millions depend on that responsibility being given meaning,” Special Adviser on responsibility to protect (R2P) issues George Okoth-Obbo said, introducing the Secretary-General’s latest report and speaking on his behalf.  “This annual debate is a reminder to us not to drift from our commitment, our duty, our responsibility to protect.” Preventing ‘contagion of mass…

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