UN Expert Urges Stronger Protection of Civilians in Northern and Central Mali: Serious security threats in northern and central areas of Mali are putting civilians at risk and hampering their access to basic social services, says a UN human rights expert at the end of an eight-day mission to the country. The Independent Expert, Suliman Baldo, says: "One indicator of … [Read more...] about UN Expert Urges Stronger Protection of Civilians in Northern and Central Mali
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On World Wildlife Day, U.S. Government Outlines Losses and Protection Efforts
On World Wildlife Day, U.S. Government Outlines Losses and Protection Efforts: The U.S. today joins countries around the world in support of World Wildlife Day. Established by the United Nations in 2013, March 3 is a day designated to celebrate the world's biodiversity and to raise awareness about the need to protect this precious resource. The theme of this … [Read more...] about On World Wildlife Day, U.S. Government Outlines Losses and Protection Efforts
Nigeria/ IDP Camp Bombing: “This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened” – UN Expert Urges Greater Protection
Nigeria/ IDP Camp Bombing: “This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened” – UN Expert Urges Greater Protection: The new United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, today expressed dismay at the bombing of a camp housing internally displaced persons in Borno state in the troubled northeast region of Nigeria, in … [Read more...] about Nigeria/ IDP Camp Bombing: “This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened” – UN Expert Urges Greater Protection
US$2 million ECHO funds helped UNICEF reach hundreds of thousands of Somalis with nutrition, WASH and child protection services
US million ECHO funds helped UNICEF reach hundreds of thousands of Somalis with nutrition, WASH and child protection services: In 2016, UNICEF, through its implementing partners, treated nearly 100,000 Somali children suffering from malnutrition, and provided their mother with critical nutrition and hygiene education. The life-saving work was made possible thanks to the … [Read more...] about US$2 million ECHO funds helped UNICEF reach hundreds of thousands of Somalis with nutrition, WASH and child protection services
Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease: An experimental Ebola vaccine was highly protective against the deadly virus in a major trial in Guinea, according to results published today in The Lancet. The vaccine is the first to prevent infection from one of the most lethal known pathogens, and the findings add weight to early trial … [Read more...] about Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
