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UN reflects on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
The UN Secretary-General called on Monday for commitment to build a world of justice and dignity in honour of the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
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Ukraine: Mine contamination is lethal legacy of Russia’s invasion
An estimated 100 million people in more than 60 countries and territories live under the threat of landmines and explosive ordnance – with war-torn Ukraine now the most heavily contaminated country in the world – the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) said on Monday.
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With aid blockade into its second month, misery deepens for Gazans
Amid the ongoing Israeli aid blockade and bombardment of Gaza, aid teams warned on Monday that civilians trapped there face multiple daily challenges as relief supplies run critically low.
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Aid cuts threaten to roll back progress in ending maternal mortality
Unprecedented aid cuts are putting global progress to end maternal deaths at risk, three UN agencies warned in a new report that calls for greater investment in midwives and other health workers.
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Ukraine: Rights chief urges probe into attack that killed nine children
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Sunday for an investigation into the Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih which reportedly killed 18 people, including nine children.
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World Health Day: Focusing on women’s physical and mental health around the world
Monday’s World Health Day highlights a critical issue for global health: the particular vulnerabilities faced by women and girls.