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Schools reopen in East Mosul as violence subsides

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On 23 January, students go to class at a school in eastern Mosul. Schools are starting...

UNESCO Director-General receives the Mayor of Venice

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United Nations and Partners Strengthen Commitment to Syrians and Neighbours Affected by Syria Crisis

United Nations agencies and NGO partners on January 24, appealed for US$4.63 billion in new funding to continue vital work in addressing the growing needs of refugees from Syria and communities hosting them in neighbouring countries.

Spain Supports Mothers And Children In Syria Through WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed a €700,000 contribution from the Government of Spain to support the health and nutritional status of pregnant and breastfeeding women in warn-torn Syria on Jan 23.