Geopolitics
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New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): The United Nations and humanitarian partners are appealing for $20 million to address the devastating consequences of Cyclone Enawo in Madagascar. more
Somalia: A moment of hope amid tragedy, says UN envoy

New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): Noting that Somalia faces a number of "daunting difficulties" after decades of conflict, a senior United Nations official on Thursday highlighted that the ...

Despite progress, world's most marginalized still left behind - UN development report

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): A flagship United Nations report launched on Tuesday finds that although the average human development improved significantly since 1990, progress is unev ...

UN approves $22 million loan to boost agricultural work to prevent famine in Somalia

New York, Mar 22 (Just Earth News): The United Nations agricultural agency will be further scaling up its activities in drought-hit regions of Somalia thanks to a $22 million loan approved t ...

UN urges building more just, equal societies to increase people's happiness and well-being

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News): Speaking at an event on Monday marking the International Day of Happiness, the deputy United Nations chief called for more inclusive, equitable and balanc ...

Ahead of International Day, UN and Smurfs team up to promote happiness and sustainable development

New York, Mar 19 (Just Earth News): Every person - no matter how big, small or blue - can make the world more peaceful, equitable and healthy, the United Nations on Saturday told young peopl ...

Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for one year

New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of United Nations assistance operation in Afghanistan until 17 March 2018, stressing the political mis ...

UN forum in Paris to spotlight mobile learning for refugees and displaced persons

New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): Education experts and government officials will gather at the Paris headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( ...

In Europe, UN envoy urges political and financial support for Yemenis

New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen on Friday called on the international community to do everything in its power to stop the fighting in the count ...

UN Broadband Commission urges public-private partnerships to reach 'the unconnected'

New York, Mar 17 (Just Earth News): New public-private partnerships are essential if broadband is to reach everyone and help accelerate the achievement of global sustainable development goal ...