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Without young people, Global Goals will not be achieved, UN forum told

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed (left) and Jayathma Wickramanayake, the Secretary-General's...

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Amid funding crunch, UN agency seeks $800 million in lifesaving aid for Palestine refugees

From 21-24 February 2016, UNRWA distributed 19,160 thermal blankets to approximately 5,700...

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Belgium strengthens partnership with WFP in a year of rising needs

In 2017, the Government of Belgium reinforced its partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in efforts to fight hunger and malnutrition. Last year, the Belgian Development Cooperation contributed nearly €20 million to WFP...

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EU Contributed Over €1 Billion to WFP In The Fight Against Hunger in 2017

Last year, the European Commission contributed over €1 billion to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), making it the second-largest donor to the agency in 2017. Millions of people across 48 countries had better access to lifesaving and...

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