SDGs,COP29 draft deal proposes wealthy nations give $250 billion in climate finance

COP29 Draft Deal Proposes Wealthy Nations Give $250 Billion in Climate Finance Date: November 22, 2024 Source: The Guardian Details: The draft deal for COP29 proposes that wealthy nations commit to providing $250 billion annually in climate finance to developing countries by 2025. This represents a significant increase from the current commitment of $100 billion … Read more

Peace and Security,Children and amputees bear brunt of Myanmar’s deadly landmine epidemic

Children and Amputees Bear Brunt of Myanmar’s Deadly Landmine Epidemic November 22, 2024 Yangon, Myanmar – A deadly epidemic of landmine explosions is plaguing Myanmar, with children and amputees bearing the brunt of the devastation. According to a recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), over 700 children have been killed or injured … Read more

Peace and Security,Lebanon crisis: Intensifying violence is deadliest in decades, warn aid agencies

Lebanon Crisis: Intensifying Violence is Deadliest in Decades, Warn Aid Agencies 2024-11-22 12:00 Beirut, Lebanon – A new report by leading aid agencies has warned that the violence in Lebanon has reached its deadliest level in decades, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict. The report, titled “Lebanon Crisis: Intensifying Violence is Deadliest in … Read more

Peace and Security,World News in Brief: Mpox update, Haiti violence, deadly strikes in Ukraine, Pakistan attack condemned

World News in Brief: Mpox Update, Haiti Violence, Deadly Strikes in Ukraine, Pakistan Attack Condemned November 22, 2024 Mpox Update The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant decline in the number of mpox cases worldwide, with no new cases reported in Africa for over two months. However, health officials continue to monitor the … Read more

Middle East,Lebanon crisis: Intensifying violence is deadliest in decades, warn aid agencies

Lebanon Crisis: Intensifying Violence is Deadliest in Decades, Warn Aid Agencies Beirut, Lebanon – November 22, 2024 Aid agencies operating in Lebanon have warned of intensifying violence in the country, describing it as the deadliest in decades. In a joint statement released today, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the … Read more

Humanitarian Aid,Lebanon crisis: Intensifying violence is deadliest in decades, warn aid agencies

Lebanon Crisis: Intensifying Violence is Deadliest in Decades, Warn Aid Agencies Beirut, Lebanon – November 22, 2024 Aid agencies have issued a dire warning about the escalating violence in Lebanon, describing it as the deadliest in decades. The clashes between rival factions have claimed numerous lives and caused widespread displacement. Increased Casualties and Displacement Since … Read more