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Thousands of migrants return home safely from Libya as part of UN-supported programme

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In November 2017, IOM assisted 243 Guinean migrants in returning home from Libya under its Voluntary Humanitarian...

Disaster Risk Reduction can protect smallholder farmers, experts say

A new report launched shows that with adequate investments in disaster risk reduction, small-holder farmers in Punjab could better withstand climate-related shocks on Mar 14, 2018. Calling for increased investments in this area, the report advocates...

Japan's US$72 million contribution helps WFP meet urgent hunger needs in 23 countries

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed the announcement of a US$72.3 million contribution from the Government of Japan on Mar 14, 2018. The generous infusion of funding will enable WFP to provide vital food and nutrition assistance in...

Student Walkouts Planned Across US to Protest Gun Violence

Tens of thousands of students and teachers across the United States will walk out of schools Wednesday in a politically charged tribute to the victims of a high school shooting in Florida exactly one month ago.