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Security Council extends UN political mission in Guinea-Bissau The United Nations Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Guinea-Bissau to assist in finding solutions to the political and economic crisis being exacerbated by additional challenges posed by transnational c
UN News Centre | May 22, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Political participation by indigenous peoples in Latin America still low - UN report Indigenous peoples in Latin America have undergone an unprecedented mobilization in the past 20 years, but political participation, particularly among women, is still low, the United Nations said in a new report released today.
UN News Centre | May 22, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

UN chief promotes education, gender empowerment during final day of Mozambique visit Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended the Government and people of Mozambique for steady progress in political development, but urged greater efforts to overcome human rights challenges, including discrimination and violence against women, through
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

In campaign to stem food waste, UN agency spotlights traditional preservation methods Fermenting birds, naturally freeze-drying potatoes and squeezing meat on a saddle are some of the traditional methods used by cultures around the world to preserve food highlighted today by the United Nations environment agency, which is stressing the imp
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Post-2015 development agenda must focus on equality - UN experts United Nations independent experts today called on countries to ensure the post-2015 development agenda focuses on equality, social protection and accountability, noting that one billion people around the world are still living in poverty.
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Number of Syrians in need of humanitarian aid rises to over 8 million - UN A senior United Nations humanitarian official reported today that the total number of people in need of assistance as a result of the ongoing conflict in Syria is now 8.3 million, representing about 38 per cent of the countrys population.
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

UN envoy proposes set of principles to guide peace efforts in DR Congo The United Nations Envoy for Africas Great Lakes Region today proposed a set of principles to guide immediate peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while voicing concerns over renewed fighting in the eastern part of the country.
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

UN agency steps up efforts to help Niger respond to cholera epidemic The United Nations refugee agency said today it is working to help contain a cholera epidemic in Niger that has already claimed seven lives, including those of two Malian refugees, in a little over a week.
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Greater efforts, resources needed to improve health of Palestinian refugees - UN report Health programmes carried out by the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees has helped to improve their lives, but greater efforts and more resources are needed to effectively tackle health challenges, particularly during times o
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Over 7 million people now receiving HIV treatment in Africa - UN report The number of people in Africa receiving antiretroviral treatment increased from less than 1 million to 7.1 million over seven years, according to a United Nations report which documents the progress in the AIDS response in the worlds second largest conti
UN News Centre | May 21, 2013 05:00 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

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