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Published on Oct 24, 2019

occupied Palestinian territory: Third Committee Experts Warn against Flouting International Norms, as Delegates Consider ...

GA/SHC/4273 23 OCTOBER 2019 GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION, 31ST & 32ND MEETINGS (AM & PM) Burundi’s Representative Calls Commission Report Biased, Politically Motivated Special Rapporteurs presenting country‑ …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 16, 2019

World: Peaceful Assembly, Refugee Protections, Well-being of Rights Defenders Under Siege, Experts Tell Third Committee, ...

GA/SHC/4267 15 OCTOBER 2019 GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION, 19TH & 20TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) Freedom of peaceful assembly, global refugee protections, women’s civil liberties and the well-being of human-rights …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 11, 2019

World: Third Committee Delegates Applaud Gains in Children’s Access to Health Care, Legal Protections, while Decrying ...

GA/SHC/4264 GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION, 13TH & 14TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) Dark Reality of War Shapes How Young People Imagine Themselves, Afghanistan’s Representative Says Delegates highlighted improvements in …

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Published on Jun 14, 2019

Namibia to issue visas on arrival to selected countries

WINDHOEK – Namibia has decided to start issuing visas on arrival to a good number of African, Asian, European, North American and South American countries, Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Stanley Simataa announced yesterday. …

Source: New Era
Published on Apr 23, 2019

Headwinds towards East African regional integration- Will this time be different&quest;

From the near pinnacle of a customs union, the old East African Community (EAC) came crashing down in 1977. Why? Political differences between the erstwhile leaders and perceptions around unfair distribution of the benefits and costs of regional …

Source: Africa News
Published on Mar 14, 2019

World: Human Rights Council holds general debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms

AFTERNOON 13 March 2019 Hears Address by Haitian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Presentation of Reports of the Forum on Minority Issues, the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law, the Social Forum, and the Coordination Committee of …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Mar 8, 2019

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue with United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed

7 March 2019 Human Rights Council MORNING Starts Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. The Council …

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Published on Dec 7, 2018

Speakers in Security Council Call for Robust, Coherent United Nations Cooperation With Regional Bodies as Global ...

SC/13609 Security Council 8414th Meeting (AM) Secretary-General Stresses Need for Collective Action amid Proposal to Fund African Peace Operations from Assessed Contributions Robust and coherent cooperation among the United Nations and regional and …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 6, 2018

World Facing ‘Moment of Opportunity’ to End Violence against Women, Third Committee Hears amid Calls for Gender Equality ...

GA/SHC/4229 GENERAL ASSEMBLY THIRD COMMITTEE SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION, 7TH & 8TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) The world is at a “moment of opportunity” in eliminating violence against women and girls, UN-Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér told …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Sep 13, 2018

Human Rights Council holds high-level panel on the seventieth anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and ...

GENEVA (13 September 2018) - The Human Rights Council this morning held a high-level panel on the seventieth anniversary on the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Vojislav Šuc, President of the Human Rights Council, said …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Aug 30, 2018

World: United Nations Must Be ‘Bold and Creative’ in Using Mediation to Broker Peace, Secretary-General Tells Security ...

SC/13475 29 AUGUST 2018 SECURITY COUNCIL 8334TH MEETING (AM) Meaningful Women’s Involvement Throughout Peace Processes, Decision-making Key for Reconciliation, Speakers Stress during Day-Long Debate With conflicts taking on transnational dimensions, …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jul 28, 2018

The ICC's problem is not simple racism, it is Eurocentricism

This month marks the 20thÂ anniversary of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The inauguration of the first permanent international criminal tribunal of its kind tasked with the solemn duty to prosecute, judge, and punish those responsible of …

Source: Al Jazeera
Published on Apr 25, 2018

World: Speakers Call for Addressing Causes of Conflict, Rather Than Investing in ‘Bullets and Tanks’, as General ...

GA/12013 GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY SEVENTY-SECOND SESSION, 85TH & 86TH MEETINGS (AM & PM) The General Assembly continued its high‑level debate on peacebuilding and sustaining peace today with speakers underscoring the value of the Peacebuilding …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Apr 16, 2018

Security Council Open Debate on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

SC/13299 16 APRIL 2018 SECURITY COUNCIL 8234TH MEETING (AM) Note: A complete summary of today's meeting will be available after its conclusion. Opening Remarks AMINA MOHAMMED, Deputy Secretary‑General of the United Nations, said sexual violence had …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Mar 23, 2018

World Blockchain Summit in Nairobi tops all Twitter trends in Africa

Bitcoin, Ethereum are types of cryptocurrencies availableReuters Breaking the ice on the resourcefulness of digital currency and use of blockchain applications, the first edition of World Blockchain Summit, organized by Trescon, was inaugurated on 22 March …

Source: International Business Times
Published on Mar 7, 2018

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue on violence against children and on children and armed conflict

GENEVA (6 March 2018) - The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting held a clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children, Marta Santos Pais, and the Special Representative of the …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jan 24, 2018

Fast facts on investing in South Africa

South Africa’s sophisticated banking system, diverse manufacturing base and wealth of natural resources make it one of the best emerging market investment destinations. Its position at the foot of Africa allows investors to move into Africa, a market of a …

Source: South Africa
Published on Jan 18, 2018

World Report 2018 - Events of 2017

Foreword World Report 2018 is Human Rights Watch’s 28th annual review of human rights practices around the globe. It summarizes key human rights issues in more than 90 countries and territories worldwide, drawing on events from late 2016 through November …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Nov 3, 2017

Delegates Voice Concern over ‘Selective’ Agenda, Work Methods, as General Assembly Begins Annual Consideration of Human ...

GA/11968 2 NOVEMBER 2017 GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLENARY SEVENTY-SECOND SESSION, 40TH MEETING (AM) While some speakers welcomed the Human Rights Council’s efforts to investigate alleged violations in countries ranging from Myanmar to South Sudan to Yemen, …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 16:42 GMT

African Development Bank and African Union to roll-out a continent-wide electricity market Masterplan

Download logo The African Development Bank (AfDB.org) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) have agreed to jointly develop a blueprint for a pan-continental electricity network and market. The agreement to set up a Continental Power System …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 16:42 GMT

25th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP 25): ‘Africa’s future depends on solidarity’ Leaders and development ...

Download logo There was standing room only as ministers, diplomats, activists and journalists gathered at the IFEMA conference centre in Madrid to mark Africa Day at the COP 25 climate meeting. Speakers called for a united front to tackle the challenges of …

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Published on December 11, 2019 - 20:56 GMT

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Receives Support to Strengthen Continental and Regional Infectious-...

Download logo The Board of the World Bank Group has approved a total of $250 million in International Development Association (IDA) credits and grants to help the Federal Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Zambia, and the African Union (AU) counter the …

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Published on December 11, 2019 - 06:07 GMT

Despite significant increase in birth registration, a quarter of the world’s children remain ‘invisible’ – UNICEF

Download logo The number of children whose births are officially registered has increased significantly worldwide, yet 166 million children under-five, or 1 in 4, remain unregistered, according to a new report released by UNICEF today on its own 73rd …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 17:50 GMT

Angola attends Peace and Security Forum in Egypt

Luanda, ANGOLA, December 10 - Foreign Affairs Minister Manuel Augusto will travel this Wednesday to Aswan city, Republic of Egypt, where he will participate in the Africa Peace, Security and Sustainable Development Forum, which will take place from 11 to …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 08:30 GMT

Africa Day, COP 25

Download logo What: Africa Day, COP 25 When: 10 December 2019 Where: Room 3, Hall 4 at IFEMA Conference Centre, Madrid Time: 18:30 to 20:00 Who: Jointly organized by the African Union …

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Published on December 10, 2019 - 08:30 GMT

Experts meet to validate African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Index

Download logo Over the course of two days, Pan-African Trade experts will meet to validate the methodology to produce the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Country Business Index at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa. The aim of …

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Published on December 9, 2019 - 12:24 GMT

Sudan: Council adopts conclusions

Download logo The Council today adopted conclusions on Sudan, recognising the historic opportunity that Sudan's political transition offers to work towards a peaceful, democratic and prosperous country. The conclusions highlight that Sudan's …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 11:38 GMT

New Speaker from UK MoD Announced for Defence Aviation Safety 2020

SMi reports: Timothy Rowntree, Director Engineering and Safety, DE&S UK MoD will be presenting at the Defence Aviation Safety conference next April. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group are pleased to …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 11:08 GMT

RFID Smart Antenna Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2019-2025

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Global RFID Smart Antenna Market Report, History and Forecast 2019-2025” reports to its database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RFID Smart Antenna Market: Executive Summary The …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 10:53 GMT

GISS Announced as Latest Sponsor for Mobile Deployable Communications 2020

SMi Group Reports: GISS will present at the 13th Mobile Deployable Communications Conference in Warsaw, Poland on the 30th and 31st January 2020 WARSAW, POLAND, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group is delighted to announce that GISS …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 09:13 GMT

Hemp Protein Global Market Is Expected To Grow With A CAGR Of 13.5% In Forecast Period 2018-2026

A new market study, titled “Discover Global Hemp Protein Market By Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hemp Protein Market - …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 08:20 GMT

Tokenomica Adds Support for Euro, Providing a Compliant Way to Trade Crypto-to-Euro, as Well as Deposit & Withdraw Euro

Tokenomica Adds Support for Euro, Providing a Compliant Way to Trade Crypto-to-Euro, as Well as Deposit and Withdraw Euro TRIQ TAZ-ZWEJT, SAN GWANN, MALTA, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tokenomica — the all-in-one financial platform …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 04:59 GMT

Malaysia Convenience Store Market 2019 : Industry Trends and Forecasts Analysis to 2022

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Malaysia Convenience Store Market 2019 : Industry Trends and Forecasts Analysis to 2022”. PUNE, INDIA, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia Convenience Store Market …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 04:23 GMT

Enterprise Software Market 2019 Global Share,Trend,Segmentation and Forecast to 2022

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Enterprise Software Market 2019 Global Share,Trend,Segmentation and Forecast to 2022”. PUNE, INDIA, December 13, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enterprise Software Market 2019 …

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Published on December 13, 2019 - 14:46 GMT

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Awash Bank Partnership Expands $6.4 Million in Credit ...

Download logo The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Awash Bank have announced a new partnership that will make up to US $6.4 million in financing available to microfinance institutions and small- and medium-sized agricultural businesses …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 19:09 GMT

Baby Oil with Natural Ingredients Trends as Amazon’s Choice

Mori of Norway’s recently launched baby oil has received the coveted Amazon’s Choice badge. This eco-friendly and natural product is AllergyCertified. AURLAND, NORWAY, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mori of Norway is pleased to announce …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 18:13 GMT

Rethink Justice Award presented to Church of Scientology’s national policy advocate for criminal justice reform work

Criminal justice advocates and officials awarded for working to improve results for citizens returning from incarceration WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens awarded …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 14:46 GMT

Zooterra launches #ForestsSince2000 series highlighting forest loss around the world

Content series connects conservation efforts by organizations on the ground to forest changes. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zooterra, a leading innovator in consumer engagement around wildlife and …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 11:33 GMT

US Army Futures Command to Provide Updates at Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe 2020

Mr Stephen Moody, Director, Combat Feeding Directorate, CCDC Solider Center, US Army Futures Command will be speaking at the Defence Logistics CEE Conference BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 5th Annual Defence …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 11:23 GMT

Voice Training Software Market 2019 Global Industry Analysis, Opportunities, Size, Trends, Growth and Forecast 2025

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Global Voice Training Software Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025” reports to its database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voice Training Software Market: Executive Summary …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 10:35 GMT

Playpal Partners with Smart City AG to Welcome You to a Smarter Tomorrow

To bring its global vision of sustainable health to fruition, Playpal just announced its upcoming research pilot with one of its very first partners: Smart City AG DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the average …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 09:01 GMT

Security Screening Market Analysis, Technology, Segmentation, Application, Trends and Opportunities Forecasts to 2027

The global security screening market is expected to reach US$ 13.64 Bn in 2027, registering a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period 2019-2027 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, December 12, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global security screening …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 20:31 GMT

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Organization for Migration (IOM): Over 5,000 ...

Download logo The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and International Organization for Migration (IOM) have helped 5,087 Somali refugees return home from Yemen since 2017. In this latest departure, a boat carrying 145 Somali refugees …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 20:31 GMT

Aswan Forum 2019: UNDP’s experts discuss interlinkages between sustaining peace and development in Africa

Download logo The southern Egyptian city of Aswan witnessed the launch of the first edition of Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, taking place on 11 and 12 December 2019. The forum provides a high-level and multi-stakeholder platform …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 20:29 GMT

Immediate action needed as millions face hunger in Southern Africa, warns the Red Cross

Download logo Hunger is threatening the lives of 11 million people in Southern Africa due to deepening drought and in the region. Red Cross teams across Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia are scaling up their response to emergency …

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Published on December 11, 2019 - 20:29 GMT

A FOREIGN POLICY THAT SEEKS TO MAKE TAMILS A PARTY - TO THE INDO PACIFIC GEO POLITICS: TGTE

Foreign policy was the theme of Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam's (TGTE) three-day Parliamentary Session in Switzerland. ZURICH , SWITZERLAND, December 11, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Parliament session of the Transnational …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 08:29 GMT

South Sudan joins Global Network to launch Accelerator Lab and Human Development Report 2019

To address key drivers of inequality in South Sudan, improving access to education, basic services, livelihoods support, and innovative solutions tailored to local needs are needed in order to improve human development indicators. These intervention points …

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