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A new partnership between the Canadian Co-operative Association and Fertilizer Canada seeks to support small-holder farmers in developing countries by incorporating the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program, a science-based fertilizer management system. The initiative aims to achieve key United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on food security and
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International Development Secretary Justine Greening highlighted the importance of amplifying the voices of young people in addressing global poverty, particularly in the context of International Youth Day 2015. The United Nations celebrates this day on August 12 each year to recognize the contributions of the world's youth to
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The United Nations Secretary-General emphasizes the significance of youth in achieving the sustainable development goals, highlighting their potential to drive positive change and create a better future for all. The Secretary-General notes that young people are rising up to challenge the status quo, advocating for justice and human rights, and
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As South Sudan marks its fourth anniversary of independence, United Nations peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous has expressed grave concern over the escalating crisis, citing widespread human rights abuses and a lack of political solution. During a closed-door briefing to the 15-member Security Council, Ladsous urged the imposition of an arms
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The UN Security Council was unable to adopt a resolution on the Srebrenica massacre due to a vote of 10 in favor, one against, and four abstentions. The resolution aimed to acknowledge the acceptance of the tragic events at Srebrenica as genocide, a prerequisite for reconciliation. However, Russian Ambassador Vitaly
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Malaysia's announcement to the United Nations Security Council on a resolution for an international tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has sparked renewed efforts for criminal accountability. The proposed resolution would be under Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, allowing for
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The United Nations Security Council is poised to face a contentious debate over a resolution commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre in Bosnia, with Western nations and Russia at odds over whether to label it a genocide. The dispute stems from a draft resolution circulated by Britain, which
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The United Nations Security Council is under pressure from Amnesty International to take decisive action to enforce resolution 2139, which aims to end indiscriminate and direct attacks against civilians in Syria. The international human rights organization is calling for the imposition of an arms embargo on the Syrian government and
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A report by the United Nations panel of experts monitoring sanctions against extremist groups has highlighted the growing threat of extremist groups' use of the internet and social media to recruit fighters and spread propaganda. The report, circulated to the Security Council on Wednesday, recommends that internet and social
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein has expressed his growing alarm at the treatment of asylum seekers in Australia, labeling it as "hostile" and "dehumanizing". Speaking about the human rights of migrants, Zeid highlighted the international community's
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, has criticized Australia's asylum seeker policies in front of the human rights council in Geneva, labeling them as setting a "poor benchmark" for the region. The comments come amidst a growing controversy
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A panel of United Nations investigators has accused Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki of governing the country through a "reign of fear" marked by systematic human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial executions, and forced labor. The harsh actions of the government have prompted hundreds of thousands of
