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After attacks, UN senior official in South Sudan urges protection of aid workers and civilians

Following recent attacks on civilians and aid workers in South Sudan, the top United Nations humanitarian official in the country called on the Government and the opposition to protect civilians and ensure the safety and security of humanitarians on Apr 08.

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Syria: As US responds militarily to chemical attack, UN urges restraint to avoid escalation

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on 7 April urged restraint to avoid any escalation of the situation in Syria, after the United States responded militarily to an alleged chemical weapons attack earlier this week.

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European Parliament Plenary highlights: Brexit priorities, medical devices, car emissions

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U.N. Agencies Commend Progress Made Against Child Malnutrition In Uganda, Urge Continued Actionend Progress Made Against Child Malnutrition In Uganda

Four agencies from the United Nations Network for Scaling-Up Nutrition (SUN) congratulated Uganda on Apr 07 for reducing the rate of stunting among its young children from 33 percent in 2011 to 29 percent in 2016.

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Children in east Ukraine need urgent care to overcome trauma of conflict – UNICEF

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On 13 February 2017, first-grade students in eastern Ukraine, including 6-year-old Sasha (in red sweater), participate in a drill to practice their response to a shelling.

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Syria: As US responds militarily to chemical attack, UN urges restraint to avoid escalation

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Secretary-General António Guterres.

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New Donor Funding Allows WFP To Resume Full Food Rations For Refugees In Kenya

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Kenya, Kakuma Refugee Camp.

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Sport is force of social empowerment and an engine for equality – UNESCO

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A girl takes a shot during a basketball training session in Mogadishu, Somalia.

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200,000 children need urgent support to overcome trauma of volatile conflict in eastern Ukraine – UNICEF

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On 13 February 2017, first grade students participate in a drill to practice their response to a shelling by taking cover in a part of the school building with strong walls beacuse the school doesnt have a basement.

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Kristin Davis appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on April 6th, announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kristin Davis as its Goodwill Ambassador.