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Soaring debt levels compounded by high inflation and rising interest rates have dashed job-seekers’ hopes in developing countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) warned on Wednesday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137187?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and Her imperial Highness Princess Tsuguko of Takamado, accompanied by the Japanese Ambassador to Jordan, H.E. Jiro Okuyama, visited Amman New Camp to show... News Releases Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Language English UNRWA Program: HealthTopics: Celebrating 70 Years of Partnership and Solidarity: Japanese Princesses Visit Amman New Camp to Show Support for UNRWA and Palestine Refugees.UNRWA Field: JordanPress Releases Contacts: Tamara Alrifai Tags: Celebrating 70 yearspartnershipsolidarityCelebrating 70 Years of Partnership and SolidarityJapanese PrincessesvisitAmman New campsupport for UNRWAPalestine refugeesShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations

This Disinfo Update plunges into the European sphere, from the European elections dates to the 5th birthday of the GDPR & the record fine of Meta, Twitter being out of the Code of Practice on disinformation and of course the EMFA and DSA files. Beyond the European bubble, you'll find out more on the misunderstanding of misinformation, events and job ads. The post Disinfo Update 31/05/2023 appeared first on EU DisinfoLab. https://www.disinfo.eu/disinfo-update-31052023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The EU is continuing to put in place the Windsor Framework, which was politically agreed between the Commission and the UK government on 27 February 2023 to address, in a definitive manner, the challenges concerning Northern Ireland following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Council today adopted three regulations aimed at implementing the joint […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/eu-uk-relations-eu-takes-further-steps-to-implement-the-windsor-framework/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Hunger is set to worsen in 18 “hotspots” worldwide including Sudan, where fighting is putting people at risk of starvation, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warned in a report published on Monday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137127?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served at UN field missions across the world.  Their contributions are being highlighted on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed on Monday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137122?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Every recipe has a story, from Pakistan’s signature chicken korma to kaldu kokot cooked on Indonesia’s Madura Island. The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has set the table for an innovative campaign that brings seven recipes to life, tackling a wave of hate speech against migrants and refugees by serving up the rich diversity of food and culture they bring with them to Malaysia. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137077?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

crisis category: GazaTo commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, Palestine Refugee students from four UNRWA schools in the Japan neighborhood of Khan Younis came together to... Features Friday, May 26, 2023 Language English Topics: Children of Gaza share messages of hope and peaceUNRWA Field: Gaza StripTags: childrenGazamessages of hopepeaceShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the 1948 conflict contin

Fatoumatta Fatty’s commute on an old, malfunctioning wheelchair takes up to two hours during rainy season in The Gambia, but she is happy joining her co-workers at a sanitary pad production centre, where she takes pride in making products that help women overcome “period poverty” across the country. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137067?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In the summer of 2022, 70 Gambian babies and young children died from kidney failure after ingesting cough syrup spooned out by their caregivers. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert that four tainted paediatric products had originated in India, as local health authorities continue to investigate how this tragedy unfolded. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137062?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The press briefing ahead of the meeting of the European Political Community of 1 June 2023 will take place in a hybrid format on Tuesday 30 May 2023 at 14.00 in the Justus Lipsius building press room. English and French interpretation will be available. This briefing is “off the record”. It will be possible to […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/european-council-press-briefing-ahead-of-the-meeting-of-the-european-political-community-1-june-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Allowing space for everyone to speak up, is critical for a free and fully functioning society said the UN human rights chief on Friday, warning that a safe environment online has never been more essential. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137097?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should stop subsidizing tobacco crops and help farmers grow food, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137087?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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One of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives has been arrested after being on the run for more than two decades, the UN tribunal prosecuting war crimes committed in Rwanda reported on Thursday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1137027?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Political Director of the European External Action Service, Enrique Mora, received the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, in Brussels. Deputy Secretary-General Mora welcomed Special Envoy Li’s visit to Europe, especially to Kyiv, and China’s recent engagement with Ukraine, including at Leaders’ level, […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/ukraine-deputy-secretary-general-enrique-mora-meets-special-envoy-of-the-chinese-government-for-eurasian-affairs-li-hui/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Thank you for your invitation to celebrate 25 years of the European Central Bank. I started my political career before the Maastricht Treaty and before the launch of the Euro. Our generation learned to count using the Franc, the Mark, the Lira, all our different national currencies. But today, finally, we have one clear answer […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/remarks-by-president-charles-michel-at-the-25th-anniversary-of-the-european-central-bank/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

With “crisis atop of crisis” threatening millions in the Horn of Africa, the international community cannot afford to stand idly by, Secretary-General António Guterres said at a pledging event to raise $7 billion for the region, held at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136977?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The “senseless” fighting in Sudan must stop now, and the warring generals have to insist on zero tolerance for sexual violence among their troops, the UN rights chief said on Wednesday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136972?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

From 21 to 25 May, Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, representing His Majesty the King, is leading an economic mission to Senegal. On Wednesday, the official delegation will leave Dakar to visit new investment projects in Bandia and Diamniadio by Belgian companies with a long-standing presence in Senegal. They will also highlight the […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/belgian-economic-mission-to-senegal-activities-in-bandia-and-diamniadio/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Beirut, 22 May 2023 - Today, the Ambassador of Italy to Lebanon, Nicoletta Bombardiere, and the Director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)... News Releases Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Language English UNRWA Program: Relief & Social ServicesUNRWA Field: LebanonPress Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiTags: ItalycontributionsVulnerable Palestine Refugeessocio-economicShow image: AddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoo

The world is facing an unprecedented rise of depression, suicide and mental health issues. According to the WHO World Mental Health report published in June 2022, depression and anxiety rose by 25% in the first year of the pandemic, bringing the number of people living with a mental disorder to nearly one billion people. To address some […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sri-sri-ravi-shankar-inspires-european-parliament-on-the-importance-of-mental-health/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, dear [EU Foreign Affairs] Ministers, Thank you very much for taking part in this event to launch the new Civilian CSDP Compact. Many thanks particularly to my colleagues from Sweden and from Spain for taking this initiative. We are here to celebrate our Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/civilian-csdp-compact-speech-by-high-representative-josep-borrell-at-the-high-level-event-to-mark-the-launch/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today, the Socialists and Democrats are heading to the congress of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) in Berlin, equipped with our new roadmap towards a social Europe. We will join forces with our trade union partners to raise awareness of the importance of the European Pillar of Social Rights as a shield against austerity. On […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sds-head-to-berlin-and-porto-to-deliver-on-promise-of-social-future-for-all-europeans/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Good morning, We will continue discussing about [Russia’s] war in Ukraine with the Ministers of Defence. There are important issues. First, we have the [Steering] Board of the European Defence Agency (EDA), and we will welcome Denmark [as a] new member. We will have a look at the new PESCO projects – 11 new PESCO […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/foreign-affairs-council-defence-press-remarks-by-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A crucial ceasefire poised to enter into force in restive Sudan on Monday evening should “pave the way” for peace talks to end the month-old conflict, the top UN official in the country has said. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136917?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, it was announced on Monday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136877?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Over two million deaths and $4.3 trillion in economic losses; that’s the impact of a half-century of extreme weather events turbo-charged by man-made global warming, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136897?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

President of the European Council Charles Michel, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Republic of Korea Yoon Suk Yeol, met in Seoul on 22 May for the 10th Summit between the European Union and the Republic of Korea and issued the following statement. Joint statement Visit the website https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/joint-statement-european-union-republic-of-korea-summit-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

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Global life expectancy has grown by 50 per cent since the birth of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) 75 years ago, the UN chief said on Sunday, but in the wake of COVID, climate change, and other challenges, “progress is in peril”. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136882?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The water challenges confronting the western United States as a result of climate change and declining water supply, are similar to those of other countries, and if the international community takes urgent action on the outcomes of the recent UN Water Conference, there could be a big payoff.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136792?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The world is counting on the G7 bloc of industrialized democracies to demonstrate global leadership and solidarity, said the UN chief on Sunday, speaking to journalists in Hiroshima, Japan, which he described as a “global symbol of the tragic consequences when nations fail to work together”, and abandon multilateralism. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136872?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Chili peppers, fake medicine, fuel, gold, guns, humans, and more are being trafficked via millennia-old trade routes crisscrossing the Sahel, and the UN and partners are trying out new, collaborative ways to thwart those attempting the illegal practice, a growing problem in this fragile African region. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136847?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Disasters can reverse hard-won development gains by decades and leave the most vulnerable populations more exposed to deadly risks. As nations gathered this week to take stock of how the world is better preparing for disasters in line with the Sendai Framework, Raul Salazar shared a view for UN News, from the Americas, a region that accounts for 53 per cent of global hazard-related economic losses, alongside high mortality rates. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136807?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Nearly 15 months after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, civilians are forced to live through an “unbearable routine”, amidst alarming levels of destruction and damage to their communities, said the deputy UN disarmament chief on Thursday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136802?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Global progress towards disaster risk management has been weak and insufficient, putting at risk the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told the  General Assembly on Thursday.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136782?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The UN Children’s Fund is calling for an urgent increase in funding to help tackle an escalating number of cases of sexual violence against children and women in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) North Kivu province, where armed groups proliferate amidst heavy fighting in recent months. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136777?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

ttrrrrrrrrgfh News Releases Thursday, May 18, 2023 Language English Press Releases Contacts: Tamara Alrifai Show image: AddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the 1948 conflict continue to be displaced and in need of support, nearly 75 years on. UNRWA helps Palestine Refugees achieve their full potential in human development through quality services it provides in education, health care, relief and social services, protection, camp infrastructure and imp

AMMAN Many UNRWA staff members and their families are coming under increased intimidation, harassment and threats of violence because they have continued to support service delivery to Palestine... Official Statements Thursday, May 18, 2023 Language English UNRWA Program: EducationHealthEmergency ResponseTopics: UNRWA staff intimidated and harassed in the West BankUNRWA Field: West BankPress Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiJuliette ToumaTags: UNRWA staffintimidatedharassedTHE WEST BANKShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. 

The Myanmar military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and raw materials to manufacture weapons since generals staged their coup in February 2021, according to a new report released on Wednesday by the UN-appointed independent expert monitoring and investigating human rights abuses in the country. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136762?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The digital revolution offers “tremendous opportunities” to fast track sustainable development, but Least Developed Countries need much more help getting online if they’re to benefit too. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136742?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Since 2004, May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). This date was chosen to commemorate the decision of the World Health Organization (WHO), on May 17, 1990, to no longer consider homosexuality as a mental illness.   Belgium, whose legislation and policy in this matter are described as progressive, continues […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/belgium-celebrates-idahot-and-rises-in-support-of-defending-and-promoting-the-human-rights-of-lgbtqi-people/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The press briefing ahead of the G7 summit in Hiroshima (Japan) of 19, 20 and 21 may 2023 will take place VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ONLY on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 14.15 (Brussels time) / 21.15 (Japan time). This briefing is “off the record”. You can receive the remote connection link if you have been […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/press-briefing-ahead-of-the-g7-summit-in-hiroshima-japan-of-19-20-and-21-may-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño weather pattern, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Wednesday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136732?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As excitement builds throughout health and information systems worldwide over the rich potential benefits of new tools generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the UN health agency on Tuesday called for action to ensure that patients are properly protected. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136707?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Dear partners from the Western Balkans, A warm welcome to Brussels to all of you for this High-Level meeting – I think it is the fourth one – on the Western Balkan Roadmap against illicit arms trafficking [Regional Roadmap for Comprehensive Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Control in the Western […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/western-balkans-opening-remarks-by-high-representative-vice-president-josep-borrell-at-the-ministerial-conference-on-the-roadmap-to-firearms-control-in-the-region/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The EU welcomes the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections that took place in Türkiye on Sunday 14 May and the high turnout as a clear sign of the commitment of the Turkish people to exercising their democratic right to vote. We note the preliminary findings and conclusions of the International Election Observation Mission of the OSCE and the Council of Europe, and call on Turkish authorities to address the shortcomings identified. The EU attaches the utmost importance to the need for transparent, […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/turkiye-joint-statement-by-high-representative-josep-borrell-and-commissioner-for-enlargement-oliver-varhelyi-on-the-elections/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Brussels, 16 May 2023 – Roderick Kefferpütz is the new Director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union office in Brussels as of 15 May 2023. He takes over from Eva van de Rakt, who has been Head of the European Union and North America Division at the headquarters of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in Berlin since May 2023. Roderick […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/roderick-kefferputz-new-director-of-heinrich-boll-stiftung-european-union/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On Monday, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell welcomed the newly appointed Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on his first official visit to Brussels, to discuss ways to further strengthen relations between the European Union and Kazakhstan. HR/VP Borrell expressed the EU’s firm support to Kazakhstan’s reform and modernisation process. HR/VP Borrell recalled that […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/kazakhstan-hr-vp-josep-borrell-met-with-new-deputy-prime-minister-and-foreign-minister/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Civilians who are caught up in the crossfire in Ukraine need and deserve humanitarian relief, “wherever the are”, said the UN Humanitarian Affairs chief on Monday, briefing the Security Council, calling for aid workers to be allowed full access, in line with international law. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136657?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among African youth, so governments across the continent have resolved to drive in a new unified direction, ahead of Road Safety Week, observed 15 to 21 May. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136627?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed last night’s ceasefire agreement in Israel and Gaza and reiterated that only a negotiated political solution will lead to lasting peace and end the devastating cycles of violence “once and for all.” https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136642?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

For many mothers around the world, the month of May is an annual moment for them to receive thanks and recognition for all they do. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136612?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

UN agencies spent Friday buckling down with communities across Bangladesh and Myanmar, bracing for Cyclone Mocha, which is expected to hit the region by the weekend. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136602?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

  A declaration by Sudan’s warring parties committing to protect civilians is an “important first step”, after more than three weeks of heavy fighting, the UN’s top official in the African nation said on Friday. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136592?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The European Union welcomes the signature overnight by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces of a declaration of commitment to protect civilians three weeks into a conflict which has already cost the lives of around 600 civilians, 190 of whom were children. The EU appreciates the determined efforts of Saudi and American negotiators to broker the […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sudan-statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-declaration-of-commitment-to-protect-civilians/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Europeans appreciate that the EU provides expertise and helps Member States in the design and implementation of reforms across wide range of policy areas. This is one of the key conclusions of a flash Eurobarometer survey conducted in April 2023, which confirms the importance and need for support offered by the Commission’s Technical Support Instrument (TSI). Through […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/eurobarometer-europeans-welcome-eu-support-to-reforms-in-the-member-states/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today, the meeting has two points [on the agenda]: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and recalibrating our relationship with China. On the first issue, it is clear that we have to continue supporting Ukraine, and we have to do that in the long haul. Not just providing ammunition for tomorrow’s fight, but looking in the medium […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/informal-meeting-of-foreign-affairs-ministers-gymnich-press-remarks-by-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today, His Holiness Pope Francis received the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini. News Releases Thursday, May 11, 2023 Language English Topics: UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls for Support of Palestine Refugees in Audience with Pope FrancisPress Releases Contacts: Tamara AlrifaiJuliette ToumaTags: UNRWA Commissioner-Generalcalls for supportPalestine refugeesAudiencePope FrancisShow image: YesAddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of tho

I am Leen Al-Masri, a Palestine refugee student from the displaced village of Ajjour. I live in Dheisheh refugee camp, in the city of Bethlehem, the city where Jesus was born. I study at the UNRWA... Features Thursday, May 11, 2023 Language English UNRWA Program: EducationEmergency ResponseTopics: From Bethlehem: Leen’s Letter to Pope FrancisUNRWA Field: West BankTags: BethlehemLeen’s LetterPope FrancisShow image: AddThis: Background Information:  UNRWA is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The United Nations General Assembly established UNRWA in 1949 with a mandate to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to registered Palestine refugees in the Agency’s area of operations pending a just and lasting solution to their plight. UNRWA operates in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, The Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.  Tens of thousands of Palestine refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the

Today, the Commission has announced the release of €8 million in humanitarian assistance and disasters preparedness funding for the Philippines, Nepal and other South-East Asian countries to support people affected by recurrent natural hazards and conflict, among other causes of vulnerability. The funding will be allocated as follows: €3.5 million for the Philippines (€1.5 million […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/humanitarian-aid-eu-releases-e8-million-for-the-philippines-nepal-and-south-east-asia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The European Parliament is set to approve a new law that will help consumers embrace the green transition. It seeks to provide better protection against greenwashing, unfair commercial practices, and improve information for consumers. The S&Ds have been leading on the file throughout the negotiations in the European Parliament. Thanks to our determination, companies will […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sds-lead-major-improvements-in-eu-law-empowering-consumers-for-the-green-transition/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

10/05/2023 12:26 | Media advisory | Media advisory – Accreditation for the European Council, 29 and 30 June 2023  The meeting of the European Council on 29 and 30 June 2023 will take place in the Europa building in Brussels. Address: Rue de la Loi 155/Wetstraat 155, 1040-Brussels. Registration Media representatives wishing to cover the meeting in person are required to register in advance, […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/media-advisory-accreditation-for-the-european-council-29-and-30-june-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

In May 2023, the GREEN RAY project published the scientific article Methane emissions from a state-of-the-art LNG powered vessel in Atmosphere journal, detailing a novel emissions study carried out onboard a vessel by the project’s partners.   The authors, Kati Lehtoranta, Niina Kuittinen, Hannu Vesala and Päivi Koponen from the VTT Technical Research Centre of […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/methane-emissions-in-lng-engines/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The top UN official involved in the Middle East peace process raised the alarm on Tuesday following an Israeli military operation which reportedly killed more than a dozen Palestinians, including three commanders from the militant group, Islamic Jihad. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136467?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

On Saturday 20 May, Brussels Pride – The Belgian & European Pride – will once again put the LGBTQIA+ community in the spotlight and decorate the streets of Brussels in the colours of the rainbow. This year, the theme is “Protect the Protest”. A call to respect the fundamental right to protest, which is still […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/brussels-pride-reveals-its-programme/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Syria needs almost $15 billion to recover following the devastating February earthquakes, according to a new UN assessment report launched on Monday in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136452?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The ocean can provide vast opportunities for developing countries to build more innovative and resilient economies, but climate change, pollution and overfishing threaten the livelihoods of some three billion people who rely on it for food and income. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136422?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Amid the ongoing deadly power struggle between the top military leaders of Sudan, evacuations have begun, including as part of India’s Operation Kaveri, which has helped more than 3,500 Indian citizens living in the country. Raghuveer Sharma is one of them. He gave UN News a first-hand account of the tragic situation unfolding in Sudan. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136412?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Today, the Socialists and Democrats are set to vote in favour of the final report of the inquiry committee on Pegasus and similar spyware (PEGA), calling for the EU regulation that stops the abuse of spyware by member states. They urge the EPP to do the same, and vote in favour of the part regarding […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/sds-group-vote-on-spyware-conservatives-cannot-turn-a-blind-eye-to-what-is-happening-in-greece/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The VII Brussels Conference on Supporting the future of Syria and the region will take place on Thursday 15 June in the Europa building. Address: Rue de la Loi 155/Wetstraat 155, 1040-Brussels. Registration Media representatives wishing to cover the meeting in person are required to register in advance, following this link: The deadline to register […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/media-advisory-supporting-the-future-of-syria-and-the-region-brussels-vii-conference-15-june-2023/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The European Union condemns the demolition of the EU-funded school in Jubbet Adh Dhib in the occupied Palestinian territory carried out on Sunday morning by the Israeli Defence Forces. The EU has been following closely this case and has asked the Israeli authorities not to carry out the demolition which directly affects 81 children and their […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/israel-palestine-statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-demolition-of-jubbet-adh-dhib-school/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Siphiwe Nxumalo, a World Food Programme (WFP) volunteer in Eswatini returned to her home country after completing her studies in neighbouring South Africa to help orphans and vulnerable children, struggling with poverty and neglect. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1135952?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

As catastrophe grips Sudan, the UN agency for reproductive health is stepping up support, with midwives playing a key role in helping provide safe deliveries amid growing violence. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136417?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

At a time when more than 100 armed groups are plaguing communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with grave human rights violations and sexual violence, the UN chief said on Saturday that swift, bolstered efforts must end the chronic cycle of conflict in the natural resources-rich Great Lakes region of Africa. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136407?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The European Union noted the recent early dismissal of the Kyrgyz Ombudswoman Ms Atyr Abdrakhmatova, which is a negative development. The EU considers it to be of critical importance to fully respect the Paris Principles on standards for National Human Rights Institutions, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1993, including securing the independence, potential and […] https://www.pressclub.be/press-releases/kyrgyzstan-statement-by-the-spokesperson-on-the-human-rights-situation-in-the-country/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

Born in a Tanzanian village with no electricity, Gibson Kawago, decided to start a business producing off-grid clean electricity for communities like his own. His successes led to his appointment as one of the UN Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136142?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger

The UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice in policing, ended a 12-day visit to the United States on Friday, calling on Washington to boost efforts to promote accountability for past and future violations. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/05/1136397?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=blogger