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The right to development: Why equity, not charity, is a human right

The right to development: Why equity, not charity, is a human right Neither chose their circumstances. Yet, one will likely live decades longer,...

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Why the UN General Assembly still matters

Why the UN General Assembly still matters Richard Gowan, Director of UN and Multilateral Diplomacy at the International Crisis Group in New York,...

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The race to build a pandemic-proof world

The race to build a pandemic-proof world The need is even greater amid growing threats to global stability and security from emerging infectious...

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UN Crime Congress: Technology is transforming crime – and the response to it

UN Crime Congress: Technology is transforming crime – and the response to it Criminal networks now move money, goods and information across borders...

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Yemen’s humanitarian crisis growing by the hour amid spike in displacement

Yemen’s humanitarian crisis growing by the hour amid spike in displacement “Our resources are very, very, very limited and our stocks will be...

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Haiti: Child malnutrition crisis worsens amid escalating violence

Haiti: Child malnutrition crisis worsens amid escalating violence It estimates that 93,873 children will experience severe acute malnutrition, a potentially life-threatening condition requiring urgent...

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Nepal floods: ‘Apocalyptic’ destruction signals wider climate threat across Himalayas

Nepal floods: ‘Apocalyptic’ destruction signals wider climate threat across Himalayas The warning comes from Sara Netzer, regional director with UN field operations office...

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Women and girls pay high price in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

Women and girls pay high price in DR Congo Ebola outbreak This is evident in the city of Bunia, epicentre of the crisis,...

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Less than 4 years from development goals deadline, progress shows what’s possible

Less than 4 years from development goals deadline, progress shows what’s possible The West African country has increased domestic revenue by 0.5 per...

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Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’

Sexual violence against civilians and POW’s in Ukraine widespread and ‘abhorrent’ That’s according to a new UN human rights office (OHCHR) report which details...