On World Environment Day — Pakistan showcases ecosystem restoration
KARACHI, Jun 04 (IPS) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has been making sure that all foreign dignitaries visiting the country get their hands...
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UNs Battle Against Climate Hazards Undermined by a Devastating Pandemic
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 04 (IPS) – The following article is part of a series to commemorate World Environment Day June 5The United Nations has...
UNRWA chief calls for ‘clear and unequivocal guarantees’ on staff safety in Hamas-controlled Gaza
The head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has called for “clear and unequivocal guarantees” over the safety and security of...
There has been no further investigation into the state of the FSO Safer, a stricken tanker anchored just 4.8 nautical miles off the Yemen...
Accountability crucial to ‘truly relegate’ Syria chemical weapons to history
Until those responsible for any and all chemical weapons use in Syria are held responsible, the global community will continue sending a message of...
An independent UN expert has deplored a recent spate of attacks against human rights defenders in Nicaragua and called on Thursday for the Government...
Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa’s health facilities
Critical health facilities across Africa risk being overwhelmed by surging COVID-19 infections, the UN health agency said on Thursday. Read the full story, “Risk...
UN hails new anti-corruption network, as ‘important step’ to build trust, promote justice
With factors contributing to transnational corruption becoming increasingly complex, the UN launched an initiative on Thursday to “empower all countries” to find practical solutions...
Indian Muslim minority targeted during COVID-19 pandemic
NEW DELHI, India, Jun 03 (IPS) – A Muslim call centre operator at a COVID-19 ‘war room’, who once saw himself a COVID-warrior, is...
TORONTO, Canada, Jun 03 (IPS) – This week*, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) is expected to endorse recommendations on agroecological and other...
Ukraine: Attacks on education threaten an entire generation, UNICEF warns 
Back to school in Haiti: ‘Madame, can you stop what the gangs are doing to us?’ 
Ebola responders grapple with widening outbreak in DR Congo 
Escalating conflict drives new displacement in Yemen