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Global food security challenges: 735 million people go hungry
Government of Slovenia
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October 14, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 14 - Ending world hunger is one of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations. Progress in reducing hunger and malnutrition has stalled in...
Understanding Gaza: Lessons for the "day after" and beyond
Middle East Institute
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October 8, 2024
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closure of...
The UN Human Rights Council concludes its 57th session
Government of Slovenia
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October 11, 2024
SLOVENIA, October 11 - Slovenia devoted special attention to gender equality, the human rights of older persons, the impact of climate change on human rights and the human rights situation in individual countries. The resolution on human rights...
Understanding Gaza: A reflection on decades of failed policies and their lessons for the “day after” and beyond
Middle East Institute
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October 4, 2024
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas and other Gaza-based Palestinian armed groups launched a surprise attack on Israel’s southern border communities, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israel retaliated by imposing a total closure of...
Hugues Sanon Earns Distinction for Outstanding Humanitarian Service and Dedicated Advocacy of Worldwide Peace
EIN Presswire
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October 1, 2024
Hugues Sanon earned multitude of distinguished awards from NB4HS, US President, US Senate, US Congress, numerous Mayoral and Chautauqua County Awards NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the NB4HS 11th...
Djibouti dodges scrutiny despite China, Iran, Houthi ties and links to illicit activities
Middle East Institute
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August 7, 2024
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea through the Gulf of Aden, is a crucial chokepoint for global maritime commerce. It handles as much as 20% of international trade, 12% of seaborne oil trade, and 8% of...
UNICEF’s GenU, EAA Foundation, and Silatech Accelerate Youth-Led Green Initiatives in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan
EIN Presswire
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September 23, 2024
The EAA Foundation, the State of Qatar and the UNICEF organized a high-level event at the 79th session of the UNGA during the Summit on the Future DOHA, QATAR, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Education Above All (EAA) Foundation,...
UN Security Council casts nearly all vetoes last decade on Syria, Palestine and Ukraine, robbing opportunities for peace
Oxfam
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September 19, 2024
The UN Security Council (UNSC) is failing people living in conflict, with Russia and the United States particularly responsible for abusing their veto power which is blocking progress toward peace in Ukraine, Syria, and the Occupied Palestinian...
Alderman Raymond Lopez to Sponsor a Resolution Creating Awareness of Ongoing Terror Attacks and Enslavement of Africans
EIN Presswire
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September 17, 2024
Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez working with African diaspora and African Jewish Alliance creating awareness on terror attacks and enslavement of Africans CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Friday, September...
Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv) Godfrey Lebeya (SOEG): First Quarter of 2024/2025 Financial Year
South African Government
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August 27, 2024
Dear South Africans, Members of the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning. We are pleased to share the successes attained by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) during the 1st quarter of 2024/2025. The DPCI remains...
VODAN Appoints Nigerian Scholar as Deputy Chairperson and Board Secretary
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2024
"VODAN Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Deputy Chairperson and Secretary BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, August 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Board of VODAN is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Francisca Oladipo as Deputy...
African unity and coordinated action could turn environmental crises into opportunities for growth
UN Environmental Program
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September 2, 2024
Climate change, the loss of nature, pollution and waste: the impacts of a triple planetary crisis are scarring Africa’s landscapes, depleting the continent’s oceans and freshwater sources, and raising urban air pollution to hazardous levels. Some...
Interview with Gezahegn Kebede(PhD)
Oxfam
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August 22, 2024
On this World Humanitarian Day, we pause to honor the dedication and courage of those who work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of others in the face of adversity. Ethiopia, a country rich in history and culture, has also faced significant...
A regional agreement aims to save a tropical paradise in trouble
UN Environmental Program
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August 21, 2024
The Nairobi Convention is part of the Regional Seas Programme established by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The Convention entered into force in 1996 to address the accelerating degradation of the Western Indian Ocean by increasing the...
The Arms Trade Treaty must be faithfully implemented to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 20, 2024
Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you for the opportunity to address the Tenth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty. A week ago, for the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, I urged the world to...
Historical Timeline—ICRC, Geneva Conventions and the Republic of Korea
International Committee of the Red Cross
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August 15, 2024
At the heart of the ICRC's humanitarian actions has always been technology. The history of communication devices ICRC used in the past ㅡ which were cutting-edge at the time ㅡ provides glimpses into the efforts the ICRC has made to assist people...
NAVWAR's New Commander: Rear Adm. Okano Takes Charge as Rear Adm. Small Retires After Distinguished Service
U.S. Navy
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August 9, 2024
Vice Adm. John Wade, commander of the Third Fleet, was presiding officer of the ceremony. “I’ve known Rear Adm. Okano for many years now. This is the fourth change of command where she’s followed in Rear Adm. Small’s footsteps,” he said. “There is...
African-Jewish Alliance Supports Hindu People of Bangladesh Facing Jihad Terrorist Massacres at the Hands of Islamists
EIN Presswire
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August 9, 2024
The African Jewish Alliance supports the Hindu people of Bangladesh who today face jihad terrorist massacres at the hands of Islamists in that country. FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hindus...
Sweden has more emigrants than immigrants for the first time in half a century
Government Offices of Sweden
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August 9, 2024
SWEDEN, August 9 - Last year’s trend of fewer asylum seekers in Sweden and fewer residence permits granted continues. According to the Swedish Migration Agency’s prognosis, Sweden is on track to have the lowest number of asylum seekers since 1997...
Two Iranian Nationals and One Pakistani National Indicted for Providing Material Support to Terrorists
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 8, 2024
Note: View the superseding indictment here. A superseding indictment was returned yesterday charging two Iranian citizens, brothers Shahab Mir’kazei (Shahab) and Yunus Mir’kazei (Yunis), and one Pakistani citizen, Muhammad Pahlawan, for conspiring...