INTERVIEW: Destruction, displacement, and grief. Senior UNRWA official reflects on ‘unprecedented’ conflict in Gaza

INTERVIEW: Destruction, displacement, and grief. Senior UNRWA official reflects on ‘unprecedented’ conflict in Gaza

135 UNRWA staff members are known to have been killed in Gaza since the escalation of fighting since the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel. That’s the most ever in one incident but, despite the danger and extremely difficult working conditions, UNRWA is continuing to assist those caught up in the fighting through no fault…

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109-year-old Tulsa Massacre survivor reflects on legacy of slavery in UN visit

109-year-old Tulsa Massacre survivor reflects on legacy of slavery in UN visit

Together with her grandson, Ike Howard, the 109-year-old Ms. Fletcher came to UN Headquarters this week to commemorate the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Standing in front of the Ark of Return monument, Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Howard spoke with UN News to discuss…

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The song of the whales reflects their loneliness

The song of the whales reflects their loneliness

According to Australian experts, whales emit more vocalizations in isolation, which decreased as the population increased. Photo: File Brisbane: Experts have said that humpback whales, in particular, emit song-like sounds when alone. Now it has happened that as their population is increasing, their voices are also decreasing. Australian marine biologist Rebecca Dunlop has been studying…

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