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Groundbreaking decision creates pathway for climate justice on Torres Strait Islands

The UN Human Rights Committee has found that Australia’s failure to adequately protect indigenous Torres Islanders against…

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‘Zero tolerance for greenwashing’ as new report cracks down on empty net-zero pledges

While a growing number of governments and non-State actors are pledging to be carbon-free, the…

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Pakistan floods: Six month wait for water to recede, warn relief agencies

Millions of people in Pakistan are still deeply affected by catastrophic flooding which “is not…

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‘Tsunami of hunger’ could trigger multiple famines, Security Council warned

As risks of conflict-induced famine and widespread food insecurity continue to rise, the UN Emergency…

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Famine looms in Somalia, but many ‘hunger hotspots’ are in deep trouble

The number of people facing life-threatening levels of hunger worldwide without immediate humanitarian aid, is expected to…

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Human development falling behind in ninety per cent of countries: UN report

The latest flagship UN report on human development, released on Thursday, warns that multiple crises are…

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Children affected by conflict cannot wait for their education

ECW offers affected children and youth an opportunity to learn free of cost – in safety and without fear –  to grow and reach their full potential. A journey and a dream

UNICEF Ethiopia/Eyerusalem Yitna At …

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UN chief: People of all ages need to ‘join forces’ for a better world

Commemorated annually on 12 August, Secretary-General António Guterres noted that this year’s theme – “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages” – reminds us of “a basic truth” that “w e need people of all ages, young and old alike, to join forces to build a better world f…