Palestinian refugees face hitting ‘rock bottom’, warns UNRWA in $1.6 billion appeal

Palestinian refugees face hitting ‘rock bottom’, warns UNRWA in $1.6 billion appeal

Head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, told journalists in Geneva that competing global crises, and skyrocketing levels of poverty and unemployment among Palestine refugees, have put immense strain on them – and the agency – which started the year some $70 million in arrears. “On the one hand we are asked to deliver public-like services to…

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Top UN body asks what more can be done to stop genocide, atrocity crimes

Top UN body asks what more can be done to stop genocide, atrocity crimes

The UN fears risk of these atrocities is heightened given current global crises that include conflict, soaring food and energy costs, and deepening inequalities and tensions, all exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.  In her opening remarks, ECOSOC President Lachezara Stoeva highlighted how the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, together with global commitment…

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Police overwhelmed, development stalled, as gang violence spirals in Haiti

Police overwhelmed, development stalled, as gang violence spirals in Haiti

“Years of hard-fought recovery gains are being undone, and Haitians are grappling with setting the country back on a path to democracy,” said Helen La Lime, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative in Haiti.    Turf wars  Briefing the 15-member Council, Ms. La Lime said more than 2,100 murders and some 1,300 kidnappings were reported in 2022,…

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is concerned about the dangerous decline in the country's population

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is concerned about the dangerous decline in the country’s population

The Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, has expressed concern about the dangerous decline in the population, saying that it is inevitable to stop the shrinking population of Japan. Urging action to be taken on an urgent basis, the matter must be resolved on a now-or-never basis. Earlier in a speech to parliament, Prime Minister…

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‘Let’s all become the champions the ocean needs’ – UN chief Guterres

‘Let’s all become the champions the ocean needs’ – UN chief Guterres

“And by working as one, it’s a race we can win. Let’s all become the champions the ocean needs. Let’s end the ocean emergency and preserve this precious blue gift for our children and grandchildren,” urged the UN chief.   The Secretary-General was speaking from the Ocean Science Centre Mindelo, in São Vicente, a state-of-the-art facility…

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The inaugural version of the three-day top, collectively arranged by t…

The inaugural version of the three-day top, collectively arranged by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) as well as the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will certainly clarify the solid inspiration and also encouraging potential customers of the IPOs field in Dubai. The top will certainly stimulate vibrant conversation in between providers, financial investment specialists, business…

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