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UN emissions report: World on course for more than 3 degree spike, even if climate commitments are met

Even if countries meet commitments made under the 2015 Paris Agreement, the world is heading for a 3.2 degrees Celsius global temperature rise over pre-industrial levels, leading to even wider-ranging and more destructive climate impacts, warns a...

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New policies in northern Central America, Mexico and the U.S. put asylum and safety beyond reach of migrant children

“Migrant children in northern Central America, Mexico and the United States are facing significantly reduced access to safety and international protection, due in large part to the recent spate of agreements and policy changes adopted by governments...

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Over 300 children and adolescents die every day from AIDS-related causes

Some 320 children and adolescents died every day from AIDS-related causes in 2018, or 13 every hour, according to a global snapshot on children, HIV and AIDS released by UNICEF on Nov 26, 2019.

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Addressing inequality in partner countries: Council adopts conclusions

The Council on November 25 adopted conclusions on addressing inequality in partner countries.

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