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21-03-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: School Meals Report - WFP

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School meals a critical safety net amid global food crisis - WFP

21-03-2023 | Edited News

UN Human Rights Briefing on Afghanistan girls' education

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At the bi-weekly Geneva press briefing on Tuesday, UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Marta Hurtado made the following comments on Afghanistan girls' education.

20-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

Press Conference on Yemen 20 March 2023

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Conclusion of the Seventh Meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement

17-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

UN Human Rights Briefing by Liz Throssell on Belarus.

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At the bi-weekly press briefing on Friday, UN Human Rights Office spokesperson made the following comments on a new report by the Office published today on Belarus.

17-03-2023 | Edited News

Child Alert Central Sahel - UNICEF

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10 million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in extreme jeopardy with insecurity trickling into neighboring countries

16-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

HRC: CoI Ukraine Press conference 16 March 2023

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Release of comprehensive report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to the Human Rights Council

15-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

HRC Special Rapporteur on Terrorism Presser 15MAR2023

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13-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

OHCHR - Press conference: Commission of Inquiry on Syria 13 March 2023

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Launch of UN Syria Commission’s latest report

08-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria - Press conference 08 March 2023

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The Syrian conflict will only be resolved if all parties involved in it are prepared to make the kind of compromises on humanitarian grounds that followed last month’s earthquake disaster, UN negotiator Geir Pedersen said on Wednesday.

07-03-2023 | Edited News

United Nations Human Rights HC Türk Global Update to the 52nd HRC edit-

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday delivered his global update to the 52nd UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, covering country situations and thematic issues.

07-03-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

HRC - Press Conference: UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan 07 March 2023

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Launch of the latest report of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

07-03-2023 | Edited News

Malawi Cholera Outbreak UNICEF - WMO 07 March 2023

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Malawi’s deadly cholera outbreak could worsen if - as expected - Tropical Cyclone Freddy triggers further heavy rainfall in the south of the country, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

03-03-2023 | Edited News

UN Human Rights HC Türk statement to thr 52 HRC on OPT

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High Commissioner’s report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory to 52nd session of the Human Rights Council

03-03-2023 | Edited News

Sudan: Human Rights Council - Oral Update - Continuity

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed his support on Friday for the “restoration of civilian rule and the transition to democracy” in Sudan following the country's military coup in October 2021, during an update to the Member States at the Human Rights Council.

03-03-2023 | Edited News

UN Human Rights Briefing on Myanmar

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UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani on human rights crisis in Myanmar and James Rodehaver Chief of Un Human Rights office for Myanmar.

02-03-2023 | Edited News

OHCHR Press Conference: Launch of the First Report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua 02MAR2023

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Crimes against humanity in Nicaragua that have held the population “hostage” have likely been committed by pro-Government groups and sanctioned at the highest level since 2018, UN-appointed independent rights investigators said on Thursday, in their first report to be presented to the Human Rights Council.

28-02-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: Horn Of Africa Drought - UNHCR

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UN refugee agency issues alert for Horn of Africa as rains fail for sixth time

27-02-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

OCHA Press conference in advance of the High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen - 27 Feb 2023

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The UN's Emergency Relief Chief Martin Griffiths appealed on Monday for $4.3 billion to assist 17.3 million of Yemen’s most vulnerable people, who've been severely impacted by years of war and economic hardship.

24-02-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: Tropical Storm Freddy Threats Mozambique - WMO

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STORY: Tropical Storm Freddy Threats Mozambique Speakers: - Ms. Clare Nullis, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Spokesperson

21-02-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: Earthquake Response Update Syria,Türkiye UNDP - WHO - IFRC

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As the death toll from the 6 February earthquake disaster topped 41,000 in Türkiye, the UN development experts estimated that 1.5 million people have been made homeless in the south of the country, where at least 500,000 new homes will need to be built.

15-02-2023 | Edited News

$5.6 Billion Aid Appeal For Ukraine And Region - OCHA, UNHCR

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Almost a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UN appealed on Wednesday for $5.6 billion to help millions of people affected inside the war-torn country and beyond.

10-02-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: Update Earthquakes Syria And Türkiye WFP - UNHCR - WHO

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Speakers: - Corinna Fleischer, WFP Regional Director in the Middle East, Northern Africa and Eastern Europe - Sivanka Dhanapala, UNCHR Representative in Syria - Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO) - Catharina Boehme, Chef de Cabinet, World Health Organization (WHO)

09-02-2023 | Edited News

UN Special Envoy On Syria Pedersen - Earthquakes In Türkiye And Syria

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UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for assurances that there would be no political obstacles to delivering the much-needed assistance inside Syria.

07-02-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: Türkiye, Syria Earthquakes - Updates

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Türkiye, Syria quake latest: full scale of disaster still unfolding, UN humanitarians warn The full scale of the double earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria is still unfolding, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as they stressed the critical need to step up search and rescue efforts for victims and ensure that lifesaving aid reaches all those who need it. According to the Government of Türkiye, at least 3,381 people died and more than 20,000 were injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to the southern city of Gaziantep early on Monday, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later.

06-02-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

UNDP Press Conference 06 February 2023

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“UNDP – New report "Journey to and from Extremism" focusing on violent extremism in Sub Saharan Africa” Speakers are Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator and Nirina Kiplagat, main author and UNDP Regional Peacebuilding Advisor.

03-02-2023 | Edited News

Global Breast Cancer Initiative - WHO 03 February 2023

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UN Health agency launches the Global Breast Cancer Initiative to tackle the most common cancer with some of the greatest inequities

27-01-2023 | Edited News

Bi-Weekly Press Briefing: Myanmar Two Years After Coup - OHCHR

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Two years after coup, Myanmar faces profound ‘regression’ – UN rights office Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson, OHCHR, and James Rodehaver, chief of Myanmar Team, OHCHR (speaking from Bangkok).

24-01-2023 | Edited News , Press Conferences

Funding Appeal 2023 - UNRWA 24 January 2023

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The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) appealed on Tuesday for $1.6 billion to fund core operations this year, as the people it helps face hitting “rock bottom”.

24-01-2023 | Edited News

Update High-Level Conference on Lake Chad - OCHA 24 January 2023

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UN aid coordination office OCHA called on Tuesday for sustained and long-term funding for the troubled Lake Chad region, warning that 1 million people now need humanitarian aid there. The appeal came during the Third High-Level Conference on the Lake Chad Region.