Tag: United Nations
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Gaza: UN pays tribute to 168 staff killed in 2024
The United Nations on Thursday paid tribute to the 168 staff members who lost their lives in 2024.
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Guterres calls for reparations, justice for Africans, diaspora
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his calls for Member states and the United Nations to work towards justice and reparations for Africans and the diaspora.
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Climate change threatens 83% of Africa’s jobs
Experts say African governments must act urgently to protect jobs and livelihoods as climate change threatens 83 per cent of Africa’s jobs and the labour market.
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Women’s Day: UN marks 30th anniversary of Beijing Declaration
The UN has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, calling for actions to defend women’s rights and human rights.
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Humanitarian crisis worsens in DR Congo – UN warns
United Nations agencies on Friday called for an end to the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as fighting between government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group expands.
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UN relocates staff from DR Congo over security concerns
The United Nations is set to temporarily relocate non-essential staff from Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amidst heightened security concerns in the region.
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Billions of Dollars needed to rebuild Gaza – UN
The United Nations on Monday said that based on its assessments billions of dollars would be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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Conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians – UN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, has said that the conflict in Sudan is taking an “even more dangerous turn for civilians.”
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UN human rights Chief defends online hate speech regulation
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has argued that regulating harmful online content is not censorship.
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FG to partner UN to lift Nigerians out of poverty
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the United Nations (UN) to provide long-lasting solutions to help lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty.