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06 October 2022, 08:15

Climate change and environmental degradation are escalating the risk and prevalence of violence against women and girls across the world, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert warned on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “Climate change heightens threats of violence against women and girls”, on globalissues.org

06 October 2022, 08:15

The UN Secretary-General has expressed his deep sadness over the death of three peacekeepers from Bangladesh who were killed on Monday in the Central African Republic (CAR), following a roadside bomb explosion near the border with Cameroon. Others were injured, and one remains in a critical condition.

Read the full story, “Guterres says Central African Republic must ‘spare no effort’ to help bring killers of UN peacekeepers to justice”, on globalissues.org

06 October 2022, 08:15

Teachers are at the heart of education, and their valuable work must also lead to better salaries and working conditions, the heads of three UN agencies and a partner organization said on Wednesday.

Read the full story, “World Teachers’ Day highlights need to transform education”, on globalissues.org

06 October 2022, 08:15
Support for President Putin and the war have fallen since conscription requirements were announced last month.
06 October 2022, 08:15
Early reports that children and adults have been killed in the attack on a children's day-care centre.
06 October 2022, 08:15
WHO chief earlier said the UN agency is investigating deaths in the African country.
06 October 2022, 08:15
Australia's biggest city has recorded 2,213mm of rainfall, with 86 days of the year still to go and more rain forecast.
06 October 2022, 08:15
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 225th day, we take a look at the main developments.
06 October 2022, 08:15
Toru Kubota is the fifth foreign journalist to be detained in post-coup Myanmar with the others all freed and deported.
06 October 2022, 08:15
Assessment that 'parts of Ukraine government' authorised bombing was shared last week, according to the New York Times.