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06 September 2022, 08:15

PORTLAND, USA, Sep 05 (IPS) - The chances of a child dying before reaching age five years have dropped substantially worldwide during the recent past. However, a significant divide remains among countries as well as within regions in the chances of children dying.

Read the full story, “The Dying Children Divide”, on globalissues.org

06 September 2022, 08:15

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has condemned the execution of five prisoners by Hamas, the de facto authorities in Gaza, in a statement released on Monday.

Read the full story, “Execution of Gaza prisoners condemned by UN rights office”, on globalissues.org

06 September 2022, 08:15

Migrants who return home often face significant obstacles in rebuilding their lives. When her situation in Egypt became too difficult, Fatima decided to move back to Sudan, her homeland. With the help of the UN, she has started a small business, and is providing for her family.

Read the full story, “A successful return home to Sudan”, on globalissues.org

06 September 2022, 08:15
Millions of people face uncertain future as floods devastate country just weeks after heatwave.
06 September 2022, 08:15
Most powerful typhoon to hit South Korea in years destroys roads and brings down power lines in country's south.
06 September 2022, 08:15
Zaporizhzhia's last working reactor offline after fire damaged power lines amid ongoing concerns over situation at site.
06 September 2022, 08:15
LGBTQ people worry stress on marriage as 'between one man and one woman' will allow discriminatory attitudes to persist.
06 September 2022, 08:15
Chicago says about 125 asylum seekers, many of them families with small children, arrived from Texas so far.
06 September 2022, 08:15
The UN calls for urgent aid to help 7.8 million people facing starvation.
06 September 2022, 08:15
The network has decried Israel's attempt to 'evade criminal responsibility' for the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.