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GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, August 24 (IPS) - For pastoralists in Arvaikheer - a village in Mongolia's dry central plains - rain can determine whether there is enough grass for cattle to roam, whether waterholes are replenished and whether families make it t
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Sudan war: $22 million education boost to help 200,000 children
For millions of children in Sudan, the classroom remains out of reach as the country's civil war continues to disrupt their education. To help tackle this huge problem, the UN global education fund on Monday announced a $22 million initiative to help 200,
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Security Council LIVE: War, hunger, flooding escalates in Sudan
The Security Council is currently hearing top UN officials brief on the latest updates about war-torn Sudan as escalating conflict, drone strikes against civilians, displacement, hunger and flooding affects millions and UN agencies strive to deliver lifes
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ECUADOR: 'Criminalisation Serves as a Deterrent, Seeking to Discipline Others'
CIVICUS discusses the rapid erosion of civic space in Ecuador with Gabriela Panchana, an activist, communicator and founder of the En Voz Alta and Rumbo Plural digital platforms. Read the full story, "ECUADOR: 'Criminalisation Serves as a Deterrent, Seeki
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Breaking the silence over sexual violence against men and boys in war
Conflicts can expose civilians and detainees to grave abuses; the challenge is not only to document these crimes, but also to ensure all survivors are recognised, protected and able to access justice and care. Read th...
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Lailuma Built Opportunities for Afghan Women - Then She Was Killed
FAYZABAD, Afghanistan, August 21 (IPS) - Afghanistan has seen a number of unexplained murders in recent months.One of the latest victims is Lailuma, the wife of well-known local singer Salam Maftoon and a community activist. Read the full story, "Lailuma
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New Emergency Care Skills Help Tanzania's Frontline Doctors Save Lives
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, August 21 (IPS) - The 14-year-old girl arrived at the hospital fighting for her life. After a tragic hit-and-run car accident, she was rushed into the emergency department with serious abdominal injuries. Every passing minute brou
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Cockroach Insult Unleashes Biggest Challenge yet to Modi's Repressive Rule
LONDON, August 21 (IPS) - India's strongman leader, Narendra Modi, has just been forced to do the thing he likes least: making concessions in response to protests. Read the full story, "Cockroach Insult Unleashes Biggest Challenge yet to Modi's Repressive
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UNAIDS Framework Pushes for the Protection and Integration of HIV Care
UNITED NATIONS, August 21 (IPS) - As the global HIV response shifts toward sustainable, nationally led, and rights-based care, a new UNAIDS framework published this week argues that integration must start with a country's readiness. Read the full story, "
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AI for Good: How the UN uses AI to advance human rights
For Ari, a six-year-old boy with learning difficulties in Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) opened the door to something many children take for granted: reading a book in his own language. Thousands of miles away, gold miners in Ethiopia are being scr
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