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World Food Programme And Republic Of Korea Provide New Community Buildings
The Government of Tanzania and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) joined a ceremony to mark the completion of 15 new community buildings in central Tanzania’s Dodoma region on Nov 03. Funded by the Republic of Korea, the new buildings were constructed by local builders as part of the Saemaul Zero Hunger Communities (SZHC) project in three villages in Chamwino district. Saemaul means ‘New Village’ in Korean.
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UN rights experts urge DR Congo to lift 'unjustified' ban on protests
Demonstrators at the Echangeur de Limete, Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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UN agency working to address women’s health and protection needs in storm-hit Haiti
Damage to health infrastructure caused by Hurricane Matthew is extensive, according to a joint evaluation conducted by UNFPA and the government of Haiti.
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A call for justice for killed journalists ahead of International Day to End Impunity, 2 November
This encouraging sign comes as UNESCO and its partners prepare to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on 2 November. It emerges from the Report by the Director-General of UNESCO on the Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity, which will be presented to UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) on 17 November.
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UN Agencies In Algeria Appeal For Continued Food Assistance To Western Saharan Refugees
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the UN Children’s fund (UNICEF) is appealing for continued donor support for refugees from Western Sahara living in Algeria. The three agencies say that insufficient funding makes a cut in basic food rations imminent.
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Politics prevailed over promises by France and UK in handling of children at Calais ‘Jungle’ – UN experts
A young resident at the so-called Calais 'jungle' views the harsh winter landscape of the temporary center, home at times to several thousand persons.
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On International Day, UN calls for end of impunity for crimes against journalists
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UNHCR to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees by 2020
The UN refugee agency, on October 31, announced its intention to double funds for cash-based assistance to refugees across the world by 2020 as a way to better assist and protect them.
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South Sudan: Ban to put in place measures to improve UN Mission’s ability to protect civilians
IDP’s that took refuge and protection with UNMISS, pack up their belongings following five straight days of heavy clashes in Juba in early July.
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UN rights office concerned at continuing hostilities in both western and eastern Aleppo
Most Syrians left in Aleppo are too poor to leave and live in the carcasses of apartment blocks.
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