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Mali: UN chief demands ‘immediate and unconditional release’ of President, cabinet members

Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali, addresses the general debate of...

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Bridging Asia-Pacific ‘digital divide’ vital to realize tech benefits

Digital connectivity is indispensable to overcome the pandemic, and for a sustainable and...

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COVID-19 causes disruptions to child protection services in more than 100 countries, UNICEF survey finds

Violence prevention and response services have been severely disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving children at increased risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, according to a global survey by UNICEF.

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WFP launches new collaboration to support mothers and children in time of COVID-19 crisis in partnership with the Ministry of Social Solidarity

In support of Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity (MOSS), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has started providing financial assistance for more than 40,000 mothers registered under the Ministry’s ‘Takaful and Karama’ programme and their...

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