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305 million people need lifesaving help next year, says UN’s top aid official Date: 2024-12-04 12:00 Source: Top Stories The United Nations’ top aid official has warned that 305 million people will need lifesaving assistance next year, the highest number since records began. Martin Griffiths, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said the world is … Read more

‘Major milestone’ on solutions to internal displacement: Top adviser 4 December 2024 A new report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has found that there has been a significant increase in the number of people displaced within their own countries. The report, which was released on Friday, found that there are now more … Read more

Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’ Date: 2024-12-04 12:00 Source: UN News Summary: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for greater protection for children in Ukraine, who continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict. She said that an estimated 1.5 million children have been displaced within … Read more

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Meet the “Land Heroes” Who Are Fighting Desertification 04 December 2024, 12:00 PM Around the world, land degradation is a major problem. Desertification, the process by which land becomes desert-like, is a particular concern. But there are people fighting to turn the tide, the “Land Heroes”. Desertification is a serious problem. It can cause a … Read more

Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification Date: 2024-12-04 12:00 Source: UN News Desertification is a major threat to our planet, affecting over 2 billion people worldwide. It is caused by a combination of factors, including climate change, overgrazing, and deforestation. Desertification can lead to a loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water scarcity. … Read more

Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’ 2024-12-04 12:00 GENEVA/NEW YORK, 4 December 2024 – As the war in Ukraine nears the two-year mark, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for greater protection for children, who continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. “Children in Ukraine are caught … Read more

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