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Fighting prevents UN and aid partners from returning to Syria’s war-battered east Ghouta
Aid convoy heads to Douma, Syria
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Despite unrest, DR Congo must press ahead with preparations for credible elections, says UN envoy
Highlighting political tensions and the disintegrating security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Leila Zerrougui, briefing the Security Council for the first time as head of the UN stabilization mission in the contry, said significant progress is being made on preparations for upcoming polls.
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Future for women – freedom
Girls from a former slave community at an Anti-Slavery International school in Niger
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Invite a family to your table: WFP’s ShareTheMeal app links monthly givers to the families they support
ShareTheMeal will enable monthly givers to follow their donation and see how it is helping families in need through The Table, a new feature within the app, which connects members with the family they are supporting.
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British PM Promises 'Appropriate' Response to Poisoning of Former Russian Agent
British Prime Minister Theresa May is promising an "appropriate" response if it is discovered that Russia is responsible for poisoning a former Russian spy and his daughter.
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Florida Lawmakers Pass Gun Control Measure, But Governor’s Response Uncertain
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday passed new gun legislation despite the National Rifle Association lobbying against it, displaying the effect of the recent Parkland school shooting on lawmakers’ attitudes toward gun control.
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Brexit: Parliament to set out its vision for future EU-UK relations
An association agreement between the EU and the UK could provide an appropriate framework for the future relationship, says a draft resolution endorsed by the Conference of Presidents (EP President and political group leaders). This relationship could be based on four pillars: trade and economic relations, foreign policy, internal security and thematic cooperation, for example on cross-border research and innovation projects. MEPs insist that it should include a consistent governance framework, with a robust dispute resolution mechanism.
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Funding of European political parties: revised rules get Council approval
On 7 March 2018, EU ambassadors endorsed an agreement reached with the European Parliament on a targeted revision of the rules for the funding of European political parties. This paves the way for the final adoption of the new rules by the Council, once the deal has been voted in the Parliament.
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International Women’s Day: The ‘time is now’ to transform global push for women’s rights into action – UN
Women in Brazil march for women's rights.
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Funding urgently needed to support hungry refugees in Ethiopia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, are appealing for US$80 million to provide food assistance to refugees in Ethiopia.
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Human Rights
Conscience, Hope, and Action: Keys to Global Peace and Sustainability
Ringing FOWPAL’s Peace Bell for the World:Nobel Peace Prize Laureates’ Visions and Actions
Protecting the World’s Cultural Diversity for a Sustainable Future
The Peace Bell Resonates at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020