Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

Lifesaving programmes in peril, UNRWA chief urges countries to reconsider funding suspension

It was “shocking” to see the suspension of funds in reaction to allegations against a small group of staff, Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner General, said in a statement. “It would be immensely irresponsible to sanction an Agency and an entire community it serves because of allegations of criminal acts against some individuals, especially at a time…

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UN Women welcomes FIFA’s suspension of Spanish football federation chief

UN Women welcomes FIFA’s suspension of Spanish football federation chief

UN Women issued a statement on Tuesday hailing the decision by the global football organization FIFA to suspend Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips without her consent, after the national team won the Women’s World Cup earlier this month. “UN Women, as a supporter of women’s…

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Britain expresses protection against Russia's suspension of implementation of the grain agreement

Britain expresses protection against Russia’s suspension of implementation of the grain agreement

Photo courtesy: AP. Russia suspends implementation of Black Sea Grain Agreement According to the news agency from London, Great Britain has expressed security over the Russian decision to stop the implementation of the grain agreement. According to the news agency, the British Foreign Ministry from London says that by unilaterally terminating the grain agreement, Russia…

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