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The World Health Organization (WHO) and Noora Health have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen global support for family caregivers, a crucial component of health systems. This strategic collaboration addresses the growing recognition of families' vital role in delivering care across the life course. The partnership
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Ethiopia has emerged as a frontrunner in turning United Nations food system recommendations into action, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stating that the country has taken bold steps to align its national food policies with the UN's food systems transformation agenda. Since the first Food Systems Summit
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As the Gaza death toll surpassed 60,000, the world is facing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions. The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned of a looming famine, with warnings of starvation deaths rising exponentially. Despite international pressure, aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip remain woefully inadequate,
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At least 49 civilians, including nine children, were killed in a brutal attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on civilians in Komanda town, Irumu territory, Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attack, which occurred on the night of 26 to 27 July, also resulted in
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In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation and rising global tensions, United Nations peace operations face unprecedented challenges, but senior officials told the Security Council on Tuesday that with renewed political will and strategic adaptation, these missions remain indispensable tools for conflict resolution and protection of civilians worldwide. Despite the
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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has strongly condemned a deadly attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on civilians in the town of Komanda. At least 49 civilians were killed, including nine children, and several others were injured and abducted. The attack
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U.S. Senators Peter Welch and Chris Van Hollen have led a group of 19 Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration to immediately cease funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). The Senators express deep concerns regarding the U.S. role in and financial support for the GHF, a
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The global hunger rate decreased to 8.2% in 2024, affecting an estimated 673 million people, down from 8.5% in 2023 and 8.7% in 2022. However, hunger continued to rise in most subregions of Africa and western Asia, with the proportion of the population facing hunger in Africa
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The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, following days of deadly fighting over their mutual border. The deal was announced on Monday by Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the current chair of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, and was due
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As starvation tightens its grip and children "are dying before our eyes," UN officials and aid workers warn that the measures fall far short of the much-needed ceasefire and unfettered aid access that could help stem the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza. Despite the welcome announcement of humanitarian
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Retired Inspector Jimmy Sibanda, a seasoned peacekeeper, has spent his entire career serving Zimbabwe and the international community with honor and distinction. With over two decades of experience in peacekeeping missions across the globe, Sibanda's journey is a testament to the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) commitment
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Government ministers from more than 100 countries gathered at the United Nations for a two-day conference on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The conference, delayed from June due to the war between Israel and Iran, aims to promote the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian nations. U.N.
