November 21st, 2024

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The primary cause of food insecurity in 2023 was conflict, affecting 135 million people across 20 countries, with significant impacts noted in regions like Sudan. (Stock photo: Quang Nguyen Vinh via Pexels).
United Nations
6 months ago

Food Insecurity numbers soar amidst conflicts and climate challenges

The 2024 Global Report on Food Crises issued a dire warning as nearly 300 million people faced significant food shortages in 2023, with...

Pedro Comissário Afonso (centre right at table), Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the United Nations, introduces the draft resolution during the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. (Photo: UN)
United Nations
7 months ago

Oxfam calls for stronger action following UN Security Council's ceasefire resolution in Gaza

In the wake of the UN Security Council’s recent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam has expressed its support but emphasised...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres
United Nations
8 months ago

UN Secretary-General calls for unity against Islamophobia during Ramadan

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on March 15, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the urgent need for global unity to...

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