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UN calls for investment in development in Afghanistan
The top United Nations humanitarian official on Friday reaffirmed the Organization's continued support for Afghanistan and stressed the need for increased investment in programmes that expand sources of livelihood and improve basic education, health care and the rule of law."We must also invest in efforts to strengthen the resiliency of communities themselves and the capacity of service delivery institutions,"
The top United Nations humanitarian official on Friday reaffirmed the Organization's continued support for Afghanistan and stressed the need for increased investment in programmes that expand sources of livelihood and improve basic education, health care and the rule of law."We must also invest in efforts to strengthen the resiliency of communities themselves and the capacity of service delivery institutions,"
UN urges protection of civilians in Yemen
Sana'a, May 12 (IBNS): The use of the heavy weaponry, landmines and detonating unexploded ordnance in Yemen have claimed the lives of 27 children and maimed 32 others so far this year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, urging all parties to the conflict to respect their obligation to protect civilians, especially minors.
Sana'a, May 12 (IBNS): The use of the heavy weaponry, landmines and detonating unexploded ordnance in Yemen have claimed the lives of 27 children and maimed 32 others so far this year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, urging all parties to the conflict to respect their obligation to protect civilians, especially minors.
Southeast Asia approaches Polio-free certification?
Bangkok, May 11 (IBNS) With India entering the final stages of eliminating polio and closing to earn itself the coveted 'polio-free status certificate' in next two years, the global community has sought renewed commitment in the crusade against the dreaded disease, calling for further resource mobilization and renewed fund support.
Bangkok, May 11 (IBNS) With India entering the final stages of eliminating polio and closing to earn itself the coveted 'polio-free status certificate' in next two years, the global community has sought renewed commitment in the crusade against the dreaded disease, calling for further resource mobilization and renewed fund support.
Ind. fair makes management changes after collapse
The Indiana State Fair Commission on Thursday announced management changes spurred by last summer's deadly stage rigging collapse, including the retirement of a longtime employee who was noted in
Need for disaster preparedness in Afghanistan: UN
The top United Nations relief official on Thursday called for greater efforts to build the resilience and preparedness of the people of Afghanistan to natural disasters, given the country's vulnerability to floods and droughts that affect large segments of the population every year.
The top United Nations relief official on Thursday called for greater efforts to build the resilience and preparedness of the people of Afghanistan to natural disasters, given the country's vulnerability to floods and droughts that affect large segments of the population every year.
International adoptions drop amid fraud crackdowns
The number of international adoptions has fallen to its lowest point in 15 years, a steep decline attributed largely to crackdowns against baby-selling, a sputtering world economy and efforts by
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