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Published on Oct 18, 2018

Special Envoy on Syrian Conflict, in Security Council Briefing, Announces Resignation, Vowing to Pursue Political ...

SC/13543 SECURITY COUNCIL 8373RD MEETING (AM) The Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria, briefing the Security Council today on efforts to push forward a constitutional committee aimed at ending the eight-year-long conflict in Syria, also …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 6, 2018

Kuwait has been relentless in humanitarian aid

MANAMA: Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa with Kuwaiti Minister of Finance Dr Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf. – KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait has been relentless in offering humanitarian aid to the people in need both in the region and around the world …

Source: Kuwait Times
Published on Oct 11, 2018

Outstanding Issues Must Be Resolved Before Democratic Republic of Congo Elections, Speakers Tell Security Council

SC/13534 Security Council 8370th Meeting (AM) Preparations for December Vote ‘Well Under Way’ for December, Permanent Representative Stresses Affirming that preparations for December presidential and legislative elections in the Democratic Republic of …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 27, 2018

Kuwait military says US withdrawal of Patriot missiles ‘routine’

LONDON: Suffering has become the status quo in Syria but the casualties of its seven-year conflict are drifting from the public eye. The world’s attention span dwindled with the decline of Daesh in the region and Syria is increasingly seen as just another …

Source: Arab News
Published on Sep 10, 2018

UNHCR Boss Reprimands Saudi Arabia For Deadly Airstrike on Yemeni Bus

War in Yemen (Twitter) The United Nations human rights boss Michelle Bachelet has called on Saudi Arabia to hold to account the perpetrators of deadly airstrikes on civilians in Yemen. In her maiden speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva Monday …

Source: Albawaba
Published on Dec 12, 2017

KUWAIT -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has offered winter aid for about 50,000 Syrian ...

KUWAIT, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has offered winter aid for about 50,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan with Kuwaiti support. Kuwait offered a generous contribution of USD five million to help about 14,300 …

Source: Kuna.net.kw
Published on Sep 14, 2018

Kofi Annan- Biography of the first UN Secretary-General South of the Sahara

General News of Thursday, 13 September 2018 Source: Graphic.com.gh 2018-09-13 Kofi Atta Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), began his term on January 1, 1997 after his recommendation by the UN Security Council on December 13, …

Source: Ghana MMA
Published on Sep 4, 2018

What’s Wrong with UNRWA

Photo Credit: Flash 90 UNRWA traps Palestinians in a cycle of stateless dependency. {Originally posted to the FirstOne Through website} The United States has seemingly made the decision to stop its voluntary contributions to UNRWA, the United Nations …

Source: Jewish Press
Published on Mar 31, 2017

GENEVA -- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi lauds cooperation between UNHCR and Kuwait for ...

GENEVA, March 31 (KUNA) -- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has praised cooperation between the UNHCR and the State of Kuwait for addressing global humanitarian crises. Grandi was speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after …

Source: Kuna.net.kw
Published on Sep 3, 2018

Trump administration to end U.S. funding to UN program for ...

The Trump administration has decided to cancel all U.S. funding of the United Nations aid program for Palestinian refugees, part of its determination to put its money where its policy is as it seeks a recalculation of U.S. foreign aid spending and …

Source: Edmonton Journal
Published on Aug 31, 2018

US cancels funding for UN program for Palestinian refugees

In addition to contributions to UNRWA, the United States has provided direct, bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza. Last week, the State Department announced that more than $200 million in already-appropriated aid for this year would be " …

Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Published on Aug 31, 2018

Trump administration to end U.S. funding to U.N. program for Palestinian refugees

The Trump administration has decided to cancel all U.S. funding of the United Nations aid program for Palestinian refugees, part of its determination to put its money where its policy is as it seeks a recalculation of U.S. foreign aid spending and …

Source: The Washington Post
Published on Aug 31, 2018

Pakistan receives $11.487 billion in foreign loans, grants in FY2018

Pakistan receives $11.487 billion in foreign loans, grants in FY2018 KARACHI: Pakistan received $11.487 billion in foreign grants and loans from various multilateral and bilateral financing sources during the last fiscal year of 2017/18, finance …

Source: The News International
Published on Aug 29, 2018

Nikki Haley calls for examination on Palestinian right of return

Share on facebook Share on twitter US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks at UN headquarters in New York. (photo credit: LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS) WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations questioned on …

Source: Jerusalem Post
Published on Aug 29, 2018

Myanmar’s Refugee Problem among World’s Worst Humanitarian, Human Rights Crises, Secretary-General Says in Briefing to ...

SC/13469 SECURITY COUNCIL 8333RD MEETING (PM) Fact-Finding Mission’s Impartiality Questioned as Bangladesh Stresses Naypyidaw’s Duty to Build Rohingya’s Trust in Safe, Peaceful Returns One year after the start of the Rohingya refugee crisis, the …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Aug 28, 2018

Growing military clashes in Syria’s North-West de-escalation zone threaten 3 million, United Nations Humanitarian ...

8332ND MEETING (AM) SC/13468 Damascus Representative Says Thousands of Aid Convoys Have Entered Country, Disputes Number Reported by Emergency Response Agency Escalating military clashes and renewed air strikes in north‑west Syria — especially Idlib …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Aug 28, 2018

‘We have to look at right of return,’ Haley says

Share on facebook Share on twitter US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks at UN headquarters in New York. (photo credit: LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS) WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations questioned on …

Source: Jerusalem Post
Published on Jul 6, 2018

Russian jets pound Syrian south

Dark clouds of smoke rise over embattled rebel areas DARAA: Smoke rises above rebel-held areas of the city of Daraa, during reported airstrikes by Syrian regime forces yesterday. — AFP BEIRUT: Dark smoke rose over areas held by Syrian rebels near the …

Source: Kuwait Times
Published on Jul 3, 2018

Syrian rebels begin a new round of talks with Russia

UN urges Jordan to open borders to fleeing Syrians KOBANE: Photo shows a view of the Kurdish resistance monument (‘Berxwedan’), a statue dedicated to the female fighters who fought for the liberation of the northern Syrian Kurdish town of Kobane from the …

Source: Kuwait Times

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

UNHCR evacuates vulnerable refugees out of Libya as fighting resumes

Download logo Amidst an increasingly volatile security situation in Tripoli, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency successfully evacuated 135 people out of Libya to Niger on Tuesday night (16 October). Many of the evacuated had been held in detention centres for …

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Published on September 5, 2018 - 05:58 GMT

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commemorates 20th Anniversary of the Guiding Principles of ...

Download logo Today, UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency, Government authorities, UN agencies and partners have renewed their commitment to finding and facilitating solutions to internal displacement. At a high-level event in Juba on 4th September, a panel of …

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Published on September 3, 2018 - 18:32 GMT

Press Conference United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Guiding ...

Download logo Date: Wednesday, 05 September 2018 – 11.00 - 14.00 Venue: Juba Grand Hotel UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency in South Sudan in collaboration with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management will wrap-up the commemoration of the …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 10:53 GMT

Operation Transparency shuts down 67 illegal diamonds cooperatives

Luanda, ANGOLA, October 17 - At least 67 illegal diamonds cooperatives have been shut down by the Operation Transparency being conducted by Angola’s border police, Criminal Investigation Service (SIC), plus the Immigration and Foreigners Service (SME), …

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Published on September 28, 2018 - 10:03 GMT

UNHCR alarm at recent attacks and rising displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned for the safety of tens of thousands of civilians in the north-eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where violence by armed groups has recently claimed more than 20 …

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Published on October 12, 2018 - 13:00 GMT

The UPS Foundation Expands Its Disaster Relief Network For Hurricane Michael And Indonesia Earthquake Committing $1.5 ...

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UPS Foundation today announced a $1.5 million commitment to support relief and recovery efforts for the earthquake/tsunami in Indonesia and Hurricane Michael in Florida. Through a combination of cash …

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Published on September 25, 2018 - 09:46 GMT

South Sudanese surgeon wins UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, would like to inform that South Sudanese surgeon Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, as the organization’s 2018 Nansen Refugee Award winner. This annual award, which honors an individual who has gone above and beyond the call …

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Published on September 17, 2018 - 15:40 GMT

UNHCR calls on South Sudan parties to deliver a lasting peace

Download logo UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes the signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement on 13 September in Addis Ababa between the South Sudan warring parties. This is a crucial milestone towards permanent ceasefire and lasting peace for …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 13:55 GMT

South Sudan Resumes Oil Production, Seeks Investors

South Sudan Oil & Power 2018 will highlight opportunities in November in Juba. JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2018 is returning to Juba on November 21 and 22, and is focused on …

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Published on October 22, 2018 - 09:21 GMT

Bizness Analytics to launch ESG advisory and C-level consulting to help develop sustainability reporting practices

Bizness Analytics, ESG Robo Advisor, tool is designed to build industry-focused and investor-driven ESG and sustainability framework . DUBAI , DUBAI , UAE, October 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAE based data analytics firm to launch ESG …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 23:53 GMT

Oustanding Leaders Receive Humanitarian Awards From Scientology

Awards bestowed during the celebration of the 6th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology’s National Affairs Office WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten outstanding professionals received …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 22:47 GMT

Spacebit Technologies Ltd. Disrupts Space Exploration with Distributed Ledger Technology

How can technology bridge the gap between space enthusiasts, governments, professional institutions, and private organizations? LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if everyone had the ability to …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 22:44 GMT

Nene Musik Productions, Llc. Announced The Winner Of The 2018 Best Boutique Artist Management Agency LUX Magazine Award

United Kingdom's LUXlife Magazine announces Nene Musik Productions, Llc. as the Winner Of The 2018 Best Boutique Artist Management Agency – South East USA PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A luxurious …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research Disclosed the List of Best Software Developers USA for October 2018

GoodFirms released list of top software development companies in USA for their capabilities to develop top notch customized software for their clientele WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Each …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 09:40 GMT

Hungarian National Police to Deliver Briefing at the 12th Annual Border Security Conference

SMi Group Reports: The 12th annual Border Security Conference will return to Rome, Italy on the 12-13 February 2019 LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Hungary facing the follow border security challenges …

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Published on October 19, 2018 - 12:44 GMT

South Sudan: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitates release of 24 detainees

Download logo The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has facilitated the release of 24 persons detained in relation to the conflict in South Sudan, including 16 detainees released on Friday. This week marks the first releases of prisoners …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:32 GMT

2nd World Congress of Bilateral Commercial Diplomacy celebrated in Bucharest

Diplomats and business leaders from all over the world gathered at the 2nd World Congress of Bilateral Commercial Diplomacy WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 30 Ambassadors and Embassy staff attended the 2nd …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 22:32 GMT

ICare4Autism Hosts National Apprentice Conference in Washington, D.C.

One Step Forward for Comprehensive Workforce Plan for High School Students with Special Abilities WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES – On October 10th, 2018, ICare4Autism hosted …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:07 GMT

ATLANTA GETS INTRODUCED TO THESE REVOLUTIONARY BIO TECH PRODUCTS MADE IN SWEDEN

US Cellements Launch Tour is on the go and is coming to Atlanta on October 18. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mr. Anders Karlsson, CEO & Founder of Cellements and Mr. Nicolas Andreasson, Global …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:08 GMT

P2Sample's JD Deitch receives Diversity Award for Market Research Industry

Women in Research (WIRe) presented their MRX Diversity Champion Award at the TMRE Event yesterday ATLANTA, GA, USA, October 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- P2Sample's JD Deitch was presented with the 2018 MRX Diversity Champion Award from …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 16:10 GMT

Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally found to contain microplastics

Download logo Over 90% of sampled salt brands globally were found to contain microplastics, with the highest number coming from salt sourced in Asia, according to a new study co-designed by Kim, Seung-Kyu, Professor at Incheon National University and …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 08:30 GMT

South Sudan: UN report urges release of hundreds of abducted civilians

Download logo A UN report has documented the immense suffering of civilians in the Western Equatoria region of South Sudan where 900 people were abducted and 24,000 forced to flee their homes during a surge in violence between April and August. In April …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 06:44 GMT

One in two people face starvation in South Sudan, as extreme hunger hits more states

Download logo Nearly half of South Sudan’s population is facing extreme hunger, the country’s highest proportion of food insecure people in the last 10 years, Save the Children is warning. More than six million people currently need urgent food assistance …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 15:09 GMT

CELLEMENTS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTS IN USA

Swedish Bio Tech products the size of your pocket now officially launched in USA. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US Cellements Launch Tour is on the go. Tour started in Detroit on October …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 17:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expands Ebola ...

Download logo Conflict and insecurity are hampering Ebola responders’ work, raising fear that the outbreak may reach a tipping point that sees the virus to spread to more provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and neighbouring …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 23:43 GMT

INVICTUS GAMES - INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

SUPERDRY, have a selection of key athletes and representatives of The Invictus Games available for interview opportunities on the 19th of October. SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (Australia, 17 October 2018) – …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 23:19 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Shifts the Paradigm in Mental Health Rights

Citizens not only have a right to treatment of their choice. The right to refuse involuntary treatment is as important. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens were presented with a …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Research Unveils Top Digital Marketing Companies in California for Q3 2018

GoodFirms Limelights the Top Digital Marketing Companies in California for delivering unbeatable digital marketing solutions to their clientele WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, the …

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2019 China (Guangzhou) In’l Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition

Date: 13-Jun-19 to 15-Jun-19

Location: China

In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia. Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again. Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year. Achievement Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions. Exhibiting Scope 1. Plate ...

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