Top Stories,Middle East crisis: Live updates for 4 December

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SDGs,Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification

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

Peace and Security,Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’

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

Migrants and Refugees,‘Major milestone’ on solutions to internal displacement: Top adviser

‘Major Milestone’ on Solutions to Internal Displacement: Top Adviser By United Nations, December 4, 2024 Geneva – The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has welcomed the adoption of the UN Framework on Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as a “major milestone” in addressing the global issue of internal displacement. The Framework, … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’

UNICEF Chief Appeals for Enhanced Protection of Children Amidst Ukrainian Crisis December 4, 2024 Kyiv, Ukraine — On December 4, 2024, Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), issued an impassioned plea for increased safeguards for children in war-torn Ukraine. In a statement released today, Fore visited a school in Kyiv … Read more