How the UN's more nimble approach can contribute to peace and security: Rwandan soldiers line up to receive their UN peacekeeping medals for their work in Juba, South Sudan in 2019. FlickrThe United Nations’ peace operations are changing. This is true of a range of operations, from special political missions and peacebuilding offices to multidimensional peace efforts. This … [Read more...] about How the UN’s more nimble approach can contribute to peace and security | The Conversation
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UN’s global emergency fund provides $18.5 million for early response to new drought in Ethiopia
UN’s global emergency fund provides .5 million for early response to new drought in Ethiopia: With the Horn of Africa facing one of the worst droughts in decades, more than 5.6 million people in Ethiopia alone are in desperate need of life’s basic necessities. To provide time-critical aid to more than 785,000 people suffering from hunger, malnutrition and severe water … [Read more...] about UN’s global emergency fund provides $18.5 million for early response to new drought in Ethiopia
UN’s Global Emergency Response Fund releases US$100 million for the world’s most neglected crises
UN’s Global Emergency Response Fund releases US0 million for the world’s most neglected crises: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres released US$ 100 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to sustain aid operations in nine neglected emergencies. CERF’s largest allocation of the year will reach more than 6 million people in crises … [Read more...] about UN’s Global Emergency Response Fund releases US$100 million for the world’s most neglected crises
Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN’s top environmental prize
Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN's top environmental prize: Six inspirational environmental leaders representing government, research and grassroots action received today the United Nations' highest environmental accolade, the Champions of the Earth award, during a global conference on biological diversity in Cancún, Mexico. … [Read more...] about Six environmental leaders receive Champions of the Earth award –UN’s top environmental prize
Pretoria goes blue to mark UN’s 70th anniversary
Pretoria goes blue to mark UN's 70th anniversary There were also songs and sketches from young girls form the Tshwane Home of Hope‚ a shelter for abused girls, as well as statements from representatives of the City of Johannesburg who worked with the UN to light up the Nelson Mandela Bridge. Read more on BDlive This news item (based on these keywords – Nelson … [Read more...] about Pretoria goes blue to mark UN’s 70th anniversary
