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UNICEF mourns deaths of young girls in Guatemala shelter, calls for end of institutionalization of children

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of more than 20 girls in the Hogar Seguro Virgen de la Asunción shelter in Guatemala as a result of a fire in which many others were injured. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims...

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UN announces new approach to 'stamp out' sexual exploitation and abuse

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Left to right: Nancee Bright (Office of the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence...

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On International Day, UN calls for women's full participation in labour force

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Students of Computer Sciences at Khowaja Institute of Information Technology in Pakistan. Photo: Visual...

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UN human rights experts call for global treaty to regulate dangerous pesticides

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Tropical smallholder farmers do not always use protective gear while handling pesticides.

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