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New global survey shows rising worries about water shortage
Note: Amongst other findings, the research shows 58 per cent of people are seriously concerned about fresh water shortages and 30 percent say they have
March 15, 2023
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NEWS FEATURE: Governments, business and survivors call for tech solutions to tackle violence against women
New York, March 13 – Technology is a double-edged sword and more solutions are needed to address violence and harassment against women in the digital
March 13, 2023
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UPDATE: Least Developed Countries receive strong support to achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Doha/New York, March 9 – The U.N. conference on the Least Developed Countries ended with member states committing to measures to deliver on the Doha
March 9, 2023
Human Rights
Russian invasion causes massive human rights violations in Ukraine, U.N. says
Geneva/New York, February 27 – The Russian war in Ukraine has “triggered the most massive violations of human rights we are living today,” U.N. Secretary-General
February 27, 2023
Conflict
U.N. condemns war in Ukraine as it enters second year
New York, February 24 – The Russian-led war in Ukraine is a “blatant violation” of the U.N. Charter and international law, with profound impacts on
February 24, 2023
Conflict
UPDATE: U.N. calls for peace in Ukraine as war hits one-year mark
New York, February 23 – United Nations members voted 141 against 7 to adopt a new resolution that calls for a “comprehensive, just and lasting
February 23, 2023
Conflict
U.N. calls for peace in Ukraine as war close to one-year mark
New York, February 22 – With war raging in Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly reconvened an emergency session to vote on a resolution that calls
February 22, 2023
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World faces largest food crisis in modern history, over 350 million people need help, U.N. says
Riyadh/New York, February 20 – Wars, climate disasters and economic collapse are causing the largest food crisis in modern history, spreading famine that is affecting
February 20, 2023
Conflict
U.N. plans new diplomatic efforts to end war in Ukraine
New York, February 15 – The United Nations has scheduled meetings next week aimed at demanding an end to the war in Ukraine as Russia
February 15, 2023
Conflict
U.N. and partners need $5.6 billion for 15 million people affected by Ukraine war
Geneva/New York, February 15 – With the Russia-led war in Ukraine entering a second year, the United Nations and humanitarian partners are appealing for $5.6
February 15, 2023
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Global food and nutrition security crisis to worsen; 349 million people in 79 countries are acutely food insecure
Joint statement by heads of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); International Monetary Fund (IMF); World Bank Group (WBG); World Food Program (WFP) and World Trade
February 8, 2023
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UPDATE: UN priorities for 2023: End conflicts with New Agenda for Peace
New York, February 6 – Citing the inalienable right to peace under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, U.N. Secretary-GeneralAntoniocalled for a New Agenda for
February 6, 2023