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Sudan’s ‘living nightmare’ continues as 11 million flee war, mass killings

·October 29, 2024·2 min read

“The situation in Sudan is catastrophic. There is simply no other way to put it. Hunger disease and sexual violence are rampant. For the people of Sudan, this is a living nightmare,” warned Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The conflict, which erupted in April...

Over 330 million children worldwide living in extreme poverty

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·September 14, 2023·1 min read

The findings show that 333 million children worldwide are living in extreme poverty – a decrease of almost 50 million over the course of the past decade. However, the report’s authors say that millions more should have been lifted out of extreme poverty had it not been for three years...

Real influencers: Faith leaders find ‘hidden’ children living with HIV

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·August 6, 2023·6 min read

Every hour, 11 children die of AIDS, so finding them and offering treatment is as critical as ever, according to the UN entity UNAIDS, which released a new report about how imams, pastors, and priests are reaching those most in need. While three quarters of adults living with HIV are on treatment,...

Guterres appeals for humanitarian, security and political action to end Haiti’s ‘living nightmare’

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·July 9, 2023·4 min read

He said citizens of the Caribbean nation are “trapped in a living nightmare” as armed gangs encircle the capital, Port-au-Prince, blocking roads, controlling access to food and healthcare, and undermining humanitarian support. Mr. Guterres was speaking at UN Headquarters fresh from a visit to the country and a summit of...

Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’

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·May 5, 2023·3 min read

“We are alarmed about widespread mental health issues and accounts of escalating suicides among women and girls,” they said in a joint statement. “This extreme situation of institutionalized gender-based discrimination in Afghanistan is unparalleled anywhere in the world.” ‘Extreme’ discrimination Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, de...

Iran: US sanctions violating human rights of all living there, say UN experts

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·December 21, 2022·2 min read

“Like many countries, Iran has environmental issues. The sanctions not only prevent the Iranian Government from addressing them effectively; they contribute to making the challenges worse,” the group of Special Rapporteurs and the Independent Expert on international solidarity, said in a statement. Tehran pollution, ‘no surprise’ Air pollution is a...

Cost of living crisis hits poorest the hardest, warns UNCTAD |

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·July 20, 2022·2 min read

UNCTAD’s analysis shows that a 10 per cent increase in food prices will trigger a five per cent decrease in the incomes of the poorest families, roughly equivalent to the amount those families would normally spend on healthcare. Unsafe products have long been a threat across borders. But 60% of countries...