United Nations
United Nations
United Nations
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Africa overtakes Asia as continent with most people facing hunger
For the first time, Africa has more people facing hunger than Asia, with 309 million Africans affected, a UN report reveals.
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UN to list more sites as ‘in danger’ from conflict or climate change
The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world’s deepest lake as world treasures under threat, including from war or…
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Iran executes 21, arrests 4 000 since Middle East war began: UN
Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested more than 4 000 since the Middle East war began.
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Ten years on – is South Africa winning the gender equality battle?
On UN Day, South Africa’s gender gap progress was celebrated, highlighting improvements, ongoing challenges, and the importance of equality for growth.
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International Women’s Day: millions of women and girls still vulnerable
The call is to dismantle all barriers to equal justice such as discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and social norms that erode the rights of women.
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UN rights chief warns of ‘global emergency’ of violence against women
N rights chief declares ‘global emergency’ over violence against women and femicide, highlighting Afghanistan restrictions and abuse cases.
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Water bankruptcy is not a too distant threat for South Africa
South Africa faces a growing crisis of water bankruptcy, as highlighted by a UN report. Mismanagement and pollution threaten water systems, impacting food security and economic stability. Regions like Knysna…
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South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DR Congo
SA will withdraw its 700 troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC before the end of the year, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Saturday.
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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback
Trump withdraws US from UN climate framework and 65 other global organizations, sparking legal challenges and concerns over global climate action.
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UN champions disability inclusion: ‘No one should be left behind’
UN marks IDPD 2025, highlighting disability inclusion and the advocacy of Nontuleko Makhohliso, promoting an accessible society for all.
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