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UNICEF launches record emergency appeal as escalating conflicts push millions to the brink

UNICEF launches record emergency appeal as escalating conflicts push millions to the brink

Dec 08, 2021, at 10:56 pm

New York: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday launched an appeal for a record $9.4 billion as attacks against children continue to rise. Close to 24,000 grave violations against youngsters were confirmed last year, or 72 violations a day, according to the agency, in its largest ever appeal for funding. 

Preventing and resolving conflicts must form ‘backbone’ of collective efforts – UN chief

Preventing and resolving conflicts must form ‘backbone’ of collective efforts – UN chief

Dec 07, 2018, at 10:14 am

New York, Dec 7 (IBNS): More countries are experiencing violent conflict now than at any time over the past 30 years, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, underscoring that the world has a responsibility to act “collectively”.

Dialogue and confidence vital to prevent, resolve conflicts, says UN chief

Dialogue and confidence vital to prevent, resolve conflicts, says UN chief

Jan 19, 2018, at 02:18 pm

New York, Jan 19 (JEN): Worldwide concerns over nuclear weapons are the highest they have been since the Cold War, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Thursday, calling for comprehensive political solutions that include dialogue and negotiation to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts.

Conflicts, drought drive hunger despite strong global food supply – UN agriculture agency

Conflicts, drought drive hunger despite strong global food supply – UN agriculture agency

Dec 08, 2017, at 09:54 am

New York, Dec 8(Just Earth News):  Despite strong global food supply, localized drought, flooding and protracted conflicts have intensified and perpetuated food insecurity, the United Nations agriculture agency reported Thursday.