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UN Women’s ‘Orange the World’ kicks off 16 days of activism to fight gender-based violence

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women during a special event entitled “Orange the World: Raise Money to end Violence against Women,” commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November).

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Afghanistan: UN condemns killing of civilians in Kabul mosque attack

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Statement on Turkey's Draft Bill on sexual abuse against children

Attributable to UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women and UNDP

“UNICEF, UNFPA, UN Women and UNDP in Turkey, are deeply concerned by the draft Bill submitted to the Parliament during the legislative debates on November 17 which may lead to some type of amnesty for child abuse perpetrators on the condition that the perpetrator marries the victim.

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UNHCR names wealthy Indonesian philanthropist as Eminent Advocate

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on November 18, appointed prominent Indonesian businessman and philanthropist, Dato Sri Tahir, as its third Eminent Advocate in recognition of his valuable and selfless work on behalf of millions of refugees.

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Syria: Senior UN relief officials 'appalled' by escalation of fighting; call for unconditional humanitarian access

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A primary school in Hujjaira, Rural Damascus, Syria, damaged due to continuous violence in the area.

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On Africa Industrialization Day, Ban urges financing 'engines of development' to realize continent's potential

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A textile factory in Lesotho.

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Yemen: UN envoy announces resumption of cessation of hostilities

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Dar Sa’ad District, Aden, Yemen.

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FC Barcelona and UNICEF mark 10-year partnership at post-match event

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Girls play at St Michael All Angels Anglican Kindergarten in Komenda in the Central Region of Ghana on 21 May 2015.

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UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake statement on Universal Children’s Day: Protect the rights of every child

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On 9 November 2016, a young girl makes her way to Ain Issa, after escaping violence in the Al- Hisha village in rural Raqqa, Syria.

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Security Council 'deeply alarmed' over escalation of ethnic violence in South Sudan

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Wide view of the Security Council Chamber.