1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

The WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, was launched by the spouses of 16 European leaders and Heads of State, in the Croatian capital. Childhood obesity data for WHO’s European Region, paints an alarming picture. Challenging environment “Our children are increasingly growing up in environments that make it very difficult for them to eat well and be active. This is a… Continue reading 1 in 3 children overweight in the European region: WHO report

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Israel-Palestine: UN chief condemns killing of civilians as deadly Gaza violence escalates

10 May 2023Peace and Security The UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday he was following the latest exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and militants in the Gaza Strip with “deep concern” over the escalating conflict, and “risk of further loss of life.” In a statement released by his Spokesperson, António Guterres said that he condemned… Continue reading Israel-Palestine: UN chief condemns killing of civilians as deadly Gaza violence escalates

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Russia must provide ‘urgent and comprehensive’ care to opposition leader Navalny: Rights experts

Alice Edwards, who is officially known as the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, said she was “distressed by the deteriorating state of Mr. Navalny’s health and the apparent lack of satisfactory diagnosis and medical treatment”. ‘A form of torture’ In a statement also backed by six of her fellow… Continue reading Russia must provide ‘urgent and comprehensive’ care to opposition leader Navalny: Rights experts

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Pakistan: Guterres calls for end to violence following arrest of Imran Khan

10 May 2023Peace and Security The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday, called for an end to the violence that has continued across parts of Pakistan, following the arrest a day earlier of former Prime Minister, Imran Khan. Mr. Khan pleaded not guilty to corruption charges on Wednesday, appearing before a judge at a police guest house,… Continue reading Pakistan: Guterres calls for end to violence following arrest of Imran Khan

Locust outbreak in Afghanistan threatens wheat harvest

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) sounded the alarm on Wednesday after locusts were spotted in the country’s north and northeast. FAO said that a “full outbreak” this year could destroy up to 1.2 million metric tonnes of wheat, or a quarter of the total annual harvest. FAO Representative in Afghanistan Richard Trenchard said… Continue reading Locust outbreak in Afghanistan threatens wheat harvest

Violence in Sudan likely to spark record levels of hunger

In an alert on the situation, the World Food Programme (WFP) said that it expected between two and 2.5 million more people to face acute hunger in the coming months, because of conflict that erupted on 15 April between forces loyal to rival Generals Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. This development would… Continue reading Violence in Sudan likely to spark record levels of hunger

Iran: Over 200 executed since January; Türk calls for end to death penalty

9 May 2023Human Rights The “frightening” number of executions carried out this year in Iran prompted the UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Tuesday, to call on the country’s authorities to abolish the death penalty or halt all executions. More than 10 people are put to death each week in Iran, High Commissioner Türk… Continue reading Iran: Over 200 executed since January; Türk calls for end to death penalty

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Haiti: International support needed now to stop spiralling gang violence

In the month of April alone, more than 600 people were killed in violence in the country’s capital, according to information gathered by the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). This follows the killing of at least 846 people in the first three months of 2023. BINUH said that overall, the number of victims of… Continue reading Haiti: International support needed now to stop spiralling gang violence

Sudan violence threatens fragile cross-border progress with Juba

“The outbreak of violence in the Sudan may deeply impact the chance for political progress on Abyei and border issues,” Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, told the Council. Security in Abyei, a disputed oil-rich border region straddling both African nations, had… Continue reading Sudan violence threatens fragile cross-border progress with Juba

Values of UN Charter under threat like never before, warns Guterres

In response to the assault on the principles behind the United Nations, António Guterres said that the international community needed to raise the alarm, and “reaffirm those values.” ‘Elusive and fragile’ Above all, “we need peace” he told the audience gathered for the prestigious award championing multilateralism in Europe, at the Royal Monastery of Yuste,… Continue reading Values of UN Charter under threat like never before, warns Guterres

21 Eco-Friendly Things You Can Do for Mother’s Day

How to Make Mother’s Day Sustainable and Still Give Her the Celebration she deserves It’s almost Mother’s Day and if you’re like most people, you’re probably scouring the internet for unique Mother’s Day gifts that will make her smile — perhaps something different from the typical Mother’s Day flowers and Mother’s day brunch (although those… Continue reading 21 Eco-Friendly Things You Can Do for Mother’s Day

Sudan displacement doubles in one week, says IOM

9 May 2023Migrants and Refugees The number of internally displaced (IDPs) in Sudan has more than doubled in just the last week, since armed clashes erupted between rival militaries in multiple cities across Sudan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing at the United Nations in Geneva, IOM’s… Continue reading Sudan displacement doubles in one week, says IOM

UN Middle East envoy condemns deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

9 May 2023Peace and Security 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. “I am deeply alarmed by developments in Gaza after Israel launched a… Continue reading UN Middle East envoy condemns deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

One pregnant woman or newborn dies every 7 seconds: new UN report

The report, Improving maternal and newborn health and survival and reducing stillbirth, assesses the latest data, which have similar risk factors and causes, and tracks the provision of critical health services. Overall, the report shows that progress in improving survival has stagnated since 2015; with around 290,000 maternal deaths each year, 1.9 million stillbirths – babies who die after… Continue reading One pregnant woman or newborn dies every 7 seconds: new UN report

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Almost $15 billion needed for earthquake recovery in Syria

8 May 2023Humanitarian Aid 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. The Syria Earthquake Recovery Needs Assessment (SERNA) puts the total damages and losses at almost $9 billion, said El-Mostafa Benlamlih, UN Resident and Humanitarian… Continue reading Almost $15 billion needed for earthquake recovery in Syria

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Sudan crisis: Guterres condemns looting of main WFP compound in Khartoum

In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, António Guterres noted that “most, if not all, United Nations agencies and our humanitarian partners, have been impacted by large-scale looting”, since the military power struggle between the national army and rival RSF militia began, which fighting now entering a fourth week. Speaking to journalists at the daily UN briefing on Monday,… Continue reading Sudan crisis: Guterres condemns looting of main WFP compound in Khartoum

UN Forum on Forests: 5 things you need to know

8 May 2023Climate and Environment The sustainable management of the world’s forests takes centre stage at the UN Forum on Forests, which opened on Monday at UN Headquarters in New York. Stakeholders from across the world, from Member States to civil society partners, will gather to discuss this critical planetary resource. Here are 5 key… Continue reading UN Forum on Forests: 5 things you need to know

UN calls on Taliban to end corporal punishment in Afghanistan

8 May 2023Human Rights The use of corporal punishment by the de facto authorities in Afghanistan runs counter to international law and must stop, the UN Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA), said on Monday. “Corporal punishment is a violation of the Convention against Torture and must cease,” said UNAMA’s human rights chief Fiona Frazer,… Continue reading UN calls on Taliban to end corporal punishment in Afghanistan

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Mali: Ban slavery by law, say top rights experts

8 May 2023Human Rights The existence of slavery by descent in Mali continues to generate horrific human rights violations including torture, kidnapping and rape, UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Monday. In a call to the Malian authorities to prevent people from being born into slavery, the experts said that the country is the… Continue reading Mali: Ban slavery by law, say top rights experts

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Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD

That’s according to the UN Trade and Development body UNCTAD’s Trade and Environment Review 2023, published on Monday, which analyses the world’s $3-6 billion ocean economy, and assesses how human activity and multiple global crises have significantly impacted sectors like fishing, seafood, shipping and coastal tourism. The report, presented at the 3rd UN Trade Forum in Geneva, calls for… Continue reading Countries must forge ‘Global Blue Deal’ to protect the ocean: UNCTAD

First Person: Caught in the crossfire in Sudan

At the same time, UN agencies are also helping to provide emergency relief support, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), whose Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) aims at assisting refugees and third country nationals who are desperately trying to flee fighting by escaping to neighbouring countries. Sudan’s national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF),… Continue reading First Person: Caught in the crossfire in Sudan

Temporary Associate (Procurement) at WHO, Ulan Bator, Mongolia

You are here: Home / Health / Temporary Associate (Procurement) at WHO, Ulan Bator, Mongolia May 8, 2023 Deadline: 19 May 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Temporary Associate (Procurement) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. The duration of this post is 5 months. The primary… Continue reading Temporary Associate (Procurement) at WHO, Ulan Bator, Mongolia

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Healthy Eating Strategies Specialist at FAO, Brasilia, Brazil

You are here: Home / Brazil / Healthy Eating Strategies Specialist at FAO, Brasilia, Brazil May 8, 2023 Deadline: 20 May 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Healthy Eating Strategies Specialist in Brasilia, Brazil. The duration of this post is 7 months. Food… Continue reading Healthy Eating Strategies Specialist at FAO, Brasilia, Brazil

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Education Specialist at UNICEF, Baghdad, Iraq

You are here: Home / Education / Education Specialist at UNICEF, Baghdad, Iraq May 8, 2023 Deadline: 14 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Education Specialist in Baghdad, Iraq. The duration of this post is 1 year. UNICEF works for a… Continue reading Education Specialist at UNICEF, Baghdad, Iraq

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, at ILO, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Philippines / Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, at ILO, Manila, Philippines May 8, 2023 Deadline: 19 May 2023 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 1 year. The… Continue reading Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, at ILO, Manila, Philippines

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Human Resources Assistant at UNICEF, Amman , Jordan

You are here: Home / Education / Human Resources Assistant at UNICEF, Amman , Jordan May 8, 2023 Deadline: 21 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Human Resources Assistant in Amman, Jordan. UNICEF works for a world in which every child… Continue reading Human Resources Assistant at UNICEF, Amman , Jordan

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Introverts appear to be rude?

Is anyone here an introvert, shy, quiet that sometimes gets mistaken to be “rude” or “bitchy”? How do you handle it? Sometimes I just feel like being quiet, ya know.

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First person: Surviving abuse to help Eswatini’s neglected children

7 May 2023Humanitarian Aid 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. “In this community, many children don’t go to school or pre-school, because they don’t have food. Many… Continue reading First person: Surviving abuse to help Eswatini’s neglected children

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How to clean bush?

This is extremely embarrassing and vulnerable, but how do I clean my bush well? My fiancé has told me that my bush smells like urine even after I get out of the shower. Currently, I use body wash with a shower poof and then go in with dove bar soap. I make sure to lather… Continue reading How to clean bush?

Retirement

Are you looking forward to your retirement? What do you think you’ll do in your retirement? Do you think people who retire miss working? What’s the best age for retirement? Would you like to aim for an early retirement?

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How often do you listen to the radio? Do you have a favourite radio show host? Did video kill the radio star? What’s the difference between FM and AM radio?

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Midwives scramble to ensure safe deliveries amid violence in Sudan

“Health facilities and hospitals should be safe havens in times of crisis,” the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Saturday, condemning an attack on a hospital in Khartoum. Laila Baker, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) regional director, said pregnant women in capital city are facing perilous conditions. “We are acutely concerned,” she said. “There is… Continue reading Midwives scramble to ensure safe deliveries amid violence in Sudan

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UN chief calls for bolstered efforts to end violence in Great Lakes region

6 May 2023Peace and Security 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… Continue reading UN chief calls for bolstered efforts to end violence in Great Lakes region

First Person: The young leader bringing clean power to Tanzanian villages

6 May 2023SDGs 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). Mr. Kawago is the founder and Chief Technical Officer… Continue reading First Person: The young leader bringing clean power to Tanzanian villages

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In Burundi, Guterres outlines challenges facing the region

“Everyone must put an end to hate speech, work to restore trust, and refrain from any action that could undermine the progress made for peace” in DRC, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, on the eve of the high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for DR Congo and… Continue reading In Burundi, Guterres outlines challenges facing the region

UN Women Executive Director visits Kenya, galvanizes action for Generation Equality

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous carried out a two-day mission in Kenya, where she saw UN Women’s work first-hand, and met with civil society groups and partners, to strengthen partnerships, ignite public discourse towards Generation Equality and galvanize action for gender equality and women’s empowerment in the country.    UN Women Executive Director visits… Continue reading UN Women Executive Director visits Kenya, galvanizes action for Generation Equality

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Supporting women’s entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan

Women’s economic empowerment is an investment with high returns. It improves the conditions of individual women and their families. It lays the groundwork for global gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. It brings fresh perspectives, ideas and energy to businesses and industries. And yet, around the world, women remain underrepresented in formal employment… Continue reading Supporting women’s entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan

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Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’

“We are alarmed about widespread mental health issues and accounts of escalating suicides among women and girls,” they said in a joint statement. “This extreme situation of institutionalized gender-based discrimination in Afghanistan is unparalleled anywhere in the world.” ‘Extreme’ discrimination Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, de facto authorities have issued a… Continue reading Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’

DR Congo: Desperate situation facing millions displaced by armed violence

5 May 2023Humanitarian Aid Recurring attacks by armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to drive forced displacement and extreme hardship for millions of Congolese, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Friday. The country has 6.2 million internally displaced people, while more than 1.3 million have become refugees. UNHCR said that… Continue reading DR Congo: Desperate situation facing millions displaced by armed violence

Escaping Sudan: Home alone, with warplanes overhead

“I spent the night in fear, unable to go out of my house, as people were being killed everywhere,” she said, worrying about how she would protect her five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter. Panicked by the sounds of shooting and warplanes flying overhead, she tried calling her husband at work, only to learn from friends… Continue reading Escaping Sudan: Home alone, with warplanes overhead

UNESCO calls for more protection for artists under attack

Emergencies tend to exacerbate the vulnerabilities people who work in the arts already experience, as they face multiple threats such as online and offline harassment, loss of income, legal prosecution, violence, censorship, and silencing.  Creatives also often lack minimal safety nets due to their precarious legal status, according to the report.  Artists under assault  In… Continue reading UNESCO calls for more protection for artists under attack

UN in Ukraine ‘appalled and saddened’ at deadly airstrikes and attacks

According to news reports, Russian airstrikes targeted the capital Kyiv for the third time in four days, following on from what Russian authorities said was an assassination attempt by drone strike, on President Vladimir Putin, earlier on Wednesday. Ukrainian authorities, who deny any involvement in the drone incident in Moscow, said Thursday morning’s large-scale attack… Continue reading UN in Ukraine ‘appalled and saddened’ at deadly airstrikes and attacks

WFP pauses food distribution in Ethiopia following ‘significant diversion’ of aid

4 May 2023Humanitarian Aid The UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia has said it’s “deeply concerned” over reports that significant amounts of food aid has been diverted away from those in desperate need in the post-conflict region of Tigray. “WFP takes this issue extremely seriously and will not tolerate any interference in its distribution… Continue reading WFP pauses food distribution in Ethiopia following ‘significant diversion’ of aid

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UN and partners launch $445 million plan to ease Sudan crisis

The updates were made in a preliminary summary of the Regional Response Plan for Sudan, that was presented to donors in Geneva.  The funding will cover immediate support in Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia and the Central African Republic. A more detailed plan will be launched next week.  More help needed  Raouf Mazou, UNHCR Assistant… Continue reading UN and partners launch $445 million plan to ease Sudan crisis

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Samuel L. Jackson

Star of Movies and TV. Samuel is awesome. I love him as Mace Windu in Star Wars! He’s also awesome as Nick Fury in Marvel!

Israel: UN experts demand accountability over death of Palestinian hunger striker

The 45-year-old Palestinian died in his prison cell on Tuesday morning following a nearly three-month hunger strike. He had been protesting Israel’s widespread policy of arbitrarily detaining Palestinians in “abhorrent conditions” and in violation of fair trial guarantees. The call for greater accountability came from the independent expert, or Special Rapporteur, on the situation of… Continue reading Israel: UN experts demand accountability over death of Palestinian hunger striker

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Human rights experts alarmed over ‘imminent executions’ in Saudi Arabia

“Despite being charged with terrorism, they were reportedly arrested for resisting forced evictions in the name of the NEOM project and the construction of a 170km linear city called The Line,” the UN experts said. ‘Smart city’ project NEOM is a futuristic urban development project backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. Shadly Ahmad Mahmoud… Continue reading Human rights experts alarmed over ‘imminent executions’ in Saudi Arabia

Human rights ‘best antidote’ to advance peace, Security Council hears

Ambassadors met to examine the Council’s efforts towards building trust that leads to sustainable peace, in light of current and emerging threats.  “Full compliance with human rights is the best antidote to the inequalities, unaddressed grievances and exclusion which are often at the root of instability and conflict,” said Mr. Türk, speaking via videolink from… Continue reading Human rights ‘best antidote’ to advance peace, Security Council hears

New temperature records, food security threats likely as El Niño looms

El Niño and La Niña are natural phenomena which WMO describes as “major drivers of the Earth’s climate system”. After a three-year La Niña spell, which is associated with ocean cooling, the world faces an 80 per cent chance of an El Niño event developing between July and September. Tell-tale signs are a warming of… Continue reading New temperature records, food security threats likely as El Niño looms

Sudan: ‘Secure and immediate access’ needed for lifesaving aid, urges Guterres

António Guterres was speaking to journalists in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, where he will be chairing a meeting of chief executives from across the whole UN system. Since violence erupted in Sudan on 15 April, more than 334,000 have likely been uprooted and more 100,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries, according to UN aid… Continue reading Sudan: ‘Secure and immediate access’ needed for lifesaving aid, urges Guterres

Shows that should be cancelled

Is there any shows that you think have outrun their time and should be cancelled? For me I would love to see that horrible UK show Coronation Street cancelled.

Formerly Great Actors Who Are, Have Been, or May Be in Prison

Formerly Great Actors Who Are, Have Been, or May Be in Prison One would imagine that the rich and famous get to spend their happily-ever-afters free and enjoying lavish lifestyles. Alas, such is not the case. movieweb.com I knew a couple such as Felicity Huffman. Lindsay Lohan has had a pretty interesting history of rehab,… Continue reading Formerly Great Actors Who Are, Have Been, or May Be in Prison

Fragile gains on reducing child marriage, under threat from ‘polycrisis’: UNICEF

2 May 2023Human Rights The practice of child marriage has continued to decline globally, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a new report published on Wednesday, warning that a ‘polycrisis’ including war, climate shocks, and the continuing COVID pandemic, is putting the fragile gains made towards ending the scourge, under threat. Currently, one in… Continue reading Fragile gains on reducing child marriage, under threat from ‘polycrisis’: UNICEF

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Imprisoned Iranian women journalists receive UN press freedom prize

Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi have been named as the laureates of the 2023 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize at a time when women journalists are increasingly under threat.  “Now more than ever, it is important to pay tribute to all women journalists who are prevented from doing their jobs and who… Continue reading Imprisoned Iranian women journalists receive UN press freedom prize

Sudan latest: Over 100,000 have now fled says UNHCR

Those fleeing the fighting include Sudanese refugees as well as people who were themselves refugees in Sudan. UNHCR estimates that the number of refugees and returnees may rise to over 800,000. UNHCR spokesperson, Olga Sarrado, told journalists in Geneva that many of the seven neighbouring countries are already hosting large refugee, and internally displaced populations.… Continue reading Sudan latest: Over 100,000 have now fled says UNHCR

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Stamping out corruption can give SDGs $3 trillion boost

“Corruption drains more than 5 per cent of the global GDP,” said Lachezara Stoeva. “Of the approximately $13 trillion in global public spending, up to 25 per cent is lost to corruption.” That translates into at least $3 trillion for public spending. Under the theme, Unleashing the transformative power of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16:… Continue reading Stamping out corruption can give SDGs $3 trillion boost

Health systems show first major signs of post-COVID-19 recovery

“It is welcome news that health systems in the majority of countries are starting to restore essential health services for millions of people who missed them during the pandemic,” said Dr. Rudi Eggers, director for integrated health services at the World Health Organization (WHO). “But, we need to ensure that all countries continue to close… Continue reading Health systems show first major signs of post-COVID-19 recovery

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Afghanistan: Guterres says women worker ban ‘unacceptable and puts lives in jeopardy’

Secretary-General António Guterres was speaking to reporters in Doha, Qatar, after convening an international meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan. He said they had agreed on the need for a “strategy of engagement” with the Taliban, to help the country’s most vulnerable people. No question of Taliban recognition Mr. Guterres made clear that the gathering had not focussed… Continue reading Afghanistan: Guterres says women worker ban ‘unacceptable and puts lives in jeopardy’

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Earth Day 2023: Planting Trees and Growing Partnerships 

PLANTING TREES: THE ULTIMATE ACT OF THINKING GLOBALLY & ACTING LOCALLY Every year, we celebrate Earth Month the best way we know how: by working together with our amazing planting partners + brand partners to empower thousands of volunteers around the world to improve their local communities. In celebration of Earth Day 2023, volunteers planted… Continue reading Earth Day 2023: Planting Trees and Growing Partnerships 

Your voice

Do you like the sound of your own voice? Do you like the sound of it recorded? Do you think you sound different when it’s being recorded? I like my own voice just fine in real life. But it’s a different story when I’m being recorded, I think I sound different and I don’t… like… Continue reading Your voice

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Ryan Murphy’s Monster Season 2 to Focus On Erik and Lyle Menendez

Ryan Murphy’s Monster Season 2 to Focus On Erik and Lyle Menendez The Netflix anthology series, Monster, will tell the story of the two brothers who killed their parents. movieweb.com This is cool. I’ve seen a couple of drama mini-series on these two including Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. It’s nice for… Continue reading Ryan Murphy’s Monster Season 2 to Focus On Erik and Lyle Menendez

From the Field: ‘Ordinary people’ pursuing ‘extraordinary outcomes’ – UN peacekeeping at 75

The first so-called blue helmets were deployed as military observers to the Middle East in 1948 and since then more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served in 71 peacekeeping operations around the world. The exhibition shows how, over three quarters of a century, peacekeepers have supported nations in the often-difficult journey from conflict… Continue reading From the Field: ‘Ordinary people’ pursuing ‘extraordinary outcomes’ – UN peacekeeping at 75

Countries urged to take more action against chemical pollution

1 May 2023Climate and Environment Over 2,000 delegates from around the world gathered at the UN in Geneva on Monday to discuss how best to curb chemical pollution, which has had increasingly dire consequences for health and the environment. Over the course of two weeks of meetings, countries are expected to make progress on adding… Continue reading Countries urged to take more action against chemical pollution

UN Peacekeeping turns 75: Photo exhibit opens at UN Headquarters

1 May 2023Peace and Security A new photo exhibit on UN Peacekeeping opened at Headquarters on Monday, honouring the service and sacrifice of uniformed and civilian peacekeepers as it marks its 75th anniversary. “For 75 years, UN Peacekeeping has helped to end conflict, protect civilians, advance political solutions, and secure sustainable peace,” said Jean-Pierre Lacroix,… Continue reading UN Peacekeeping turns 75: Photo exhibit opens at UN Headquarters

WFP resumes operations in Sudan, as fighting continues

1 May 2023Humanitarian Aid The World Food Programme (WFP) has lifted a temporary suspension of operations in Sudan as fighting between rival military groups pushes millions into hunger, Executive Director Cindy McCain announced on Monday.  WFP had paused its life-saving activities after three staff were killed in North Darfur on 15 April, the first day… Continue reading WFP resumes operations in Sudan, as fighting continues

Partnerships Specialist at UNICEF, Amman, Jordan

May 1, 2023 Deadline: 14 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Partnerships Specialist in Amman, Jordan. UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life. Key Jobs Responsibilities The Partnerships Specialist will perform the following… Continue reading Partnerships Specialist at UNICEF, Amman, Jordan

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Administrative Assistant at UNICEF, Cairo, Egypt

You are here: Home / Administration / Administrative Assistant at UNICEF, Cairo, Egypt May 1, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Administrative Assistant in Cairo, Egypt. UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair… Continue reading Administrative Assistant at UNICEF, Cairo, Egypt

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Social & Behavior Change Officer at UNICEF, Cairo, Egypt

You are here: Home / Social Sciences / Social & Behavior Change Officer at UNICEF, Cairo, Egypt May 1, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Social & Behavior Change Officer in Cairo, Egypt. UNICEF works for a world… Continue reading Social & Behavior Change Officer at UNICEF, Cairo, Egypt

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Financial Control Analyst at ADB, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Administration / Financial Control Analyst at ADB, Manila, Philippines May 1, 2023 Deadline: 15 May 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Financial Control Analyst in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 3 years. The ADB aims for an… Continue reading Financial Control Analyst at ADB, Manila, Philippines

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Associate Logistics Management Officer at ADB, Pakistan

You are here: Home / Administration / Associate Logistics Management Officer at ADB, Pakistan May 1, 2023 Deadline: 09 May 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Associate Logistics Management Officer in Pakistan. The duration of this post is 3 years. The ADB aims for an… Continue reading Associate Logistics Management Officer at ADB, Pakistan

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Junior Project Coordinator at ILO, Chisinau, Moldova

You are here: Home / Economics / Junior Project Coordinator at ILO, Chisinau, Moldova May 1, 2023 Deadline: 07 May 2023 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Junior Project Coordinator in Chisinau, Moldova. The mission of the ILO is to promote rights at work,… Continue reading Junior Project Coordinator at ILO, Chisinau, Moldova

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Program Management & Partnership Specialist at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

You are here: Home / Health / Program Management & Partnership Specialist at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States May 1, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Management & Partnership Specialist in Washington, D.C., United States. The duration of this… Continue reading Program Management & Partnership Specialist at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

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Economic Recovery Specialist at DRC, Caracas, Venezuela

You are here: Home / Social Sciences / Economic Recovery Specialist at DRC, Caracas, Venezuela May 1, 2023 Deadline: 21 May 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Economic Recovery Specialist in Caracas, Venezuela. The duration of this post is 10 months. DRC fulfills its mandate… Continue reading Economic Recovery Specialist at DRC, Caracas, Venezuela

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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader at DRC, Kibondo, Tanzania

You are here: Home / International Development / Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader at DRC, Kibondo, Tanzania May 1, 2023 Deadline: 16 May 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader in Kibondo, Tanzania. DRC fulfills its mandate… Continue reading Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) Team Leader at DRC, Kibondo, Tanzania

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Logistics Officer at WFP, Tulear, Madagascar

You are here: Home / Economics / Logistics Officer at WFP, Tulear, Madagascar May 1, 2023 Deadline: 10 May 2023 The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Logistics Officer in Tulear, Madagascar. World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Key… Continue reading Logistics Officer at WFP, Tulear, Madagascar

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Policy Officer, Director’s Office and Strategy Team at WFP, Rome, Italy

You are here: Home / Business Development / Policy Officer, Director’s Office and Strategy Team at WFP, Rome, Italy May 1, 2023 Deadline: 16 May 2023 The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Policy Officer, Director’s Office and Strategy Team in Rome, Italy. The duration… Continue reading Policy Officer, Director’s Office and Strategy Team at WFP, Rome, Italy

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MEAL Assistant at FAO, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

May 1, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of MEAL Assistant in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The duration of this post is 3 months. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to… Continue reading MEAL Assistant at FAO, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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National Project Assistant at FAO, Kiev, Ukraine

You are here: Home / Administration / National Project Assistant at FAO, Kiev, Ukraine May 1, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Project Assistant in Kiev, Ukraine. The duration of this post is 12 months. Food and Agriculture Organization… Continue reading National Project Assistant at FAO, Kiev, Ukraine

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Why Aren’t College Athletes Paid?

Why aren’t college athletes paid? Do you think this is unfair? If you think they should be paid, how much should they earn?

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Poker Face (TV Series)

Poker Face is an American crime drama television series created by Rian Johnson for the streaming service Peacock. Stylized as a “case-of-the-week” murder mystery series, it stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a casino worker on the run who entangles herself into several mysterious deaths of strangers along the way. Click to expand… Have you… Continue reading Poker Face (TV Series)

Know about your neighbors

What do you know about your neighbors that they don’t know that you know? What do you think they know about you that you don’t know that they know?

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Your mind’s voice?

Listen to yourself think. What does your mind voice sound like? Do you think your mind voice is inherent to your mind, or do you think you developed your mind voice based on hearing your speaking voice?

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Photo Albums

Do you have a physical photo album? (not online) Is it from a long time ago or do you keep it updated with current pictures? What type of pictures do you keep in your family’s photo albums?

New foods

Do you enjoy trying new foods, or do you prefer to stick to familiar dishes? What was the last new food you tried? Did you like it?

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UN chief convenes meeting in Doha to discuss key issues in Afghanistan

The aim is to reinvigorate international engagement around key issues, such as human rights, in particular women’s and girls’ rights, inclusive governance, countering terrorism and drug trafficking. “The meeting is intended to achieve a common understanding within the international community on how to engage with the Taliban on these issues,” the UN said in a… Continue reading UN chief convenes meeting in Doha to discuss key issues in Afghanistan

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Guterres dispatches UN ‘relief chief’ to Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

“The scale and speed of what is unfolding is unprecedented in Sudan. We are extremely concerned by the immediate as well as long-term impact on all people in Sudan, and the broader region,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement. The UN again urged the warring sides to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, allow safe… Continue reading Guterres dispatches UN ‘relief chief’ to Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

INTERVIEW: ‘Extremely difficult conversations’: Seeking justice for sexual abuse victims

She shared with UN News her on-the-ground accounts of “extremely difficult conversations” with victims and their children, and how the UN is addressing issues from child support to DNA testing. Jane Connors of Australia is the first Victims’ Rights Advocate for the United Nations. UN News: How would you assess progress made to date? Jane… Continue reading INTERVIEW: ‘Extremely difficult conversations’: Seeking justice for sexual abuse victims

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First Person: ‘Humanity must get out of the cradle’

“There is no doubting the importance of the current foundations for the sustainability, from environmental protection to the fight against climate change, and green lifestyles. In the foreseeable future, upholding all these principles will be fundamental if humanity is to thrive. To continue to grow, one must get out of the cradle, and it’s the… Continue reading First Person: ‘Humanity must get out of the cradle’

Stop all apps

I don’t care how perfect iOS thinks it is, the one thing I really miss about android is the ability to close all programs. Periodically one program just isn’t working, shutting that program down (yes by really closing it by swiping up on it when you have your open programs showing as thumbnails) doesn’t work,… Continue reading Stop all apps

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Good News! 6 Positive Environmental News Stories From April 2023

Good News From The Month Of April Earth Month might be coming to a close, but we will continue to celebrate all the amazing things our beautiful planet does for us! This month was full of environmental wins as people around the world came together to help make our planet a better place through tree… Continue reading Good News! 6 Positive Environmental News Stories From April 2023

Why do Men and Women cheat?

I hear and read and know so many people, regardless of their gender or age, whom have cheated. Have you ever been cheated on or have you ever cheated on your partner personally? I’m no interested in relationships at all personally.

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UN condemns ‘inexcusable’ deadly airstrikes in Ukraine

28 April 2023Peace and Security The acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matthew Hollingworth, has condemned a wave of deadly strikes that hit several cities early on Friday, reportedly the most intense aerial bombardment in weeks.  Dozens of civilians across the country were killed and injured, and homes and other vital infrastructure, destroyed.  More than… Continue reading UN condemns ‘inexcusable’ deadly airstrikes in Ukraine

Old Growth Forests: What they Are and Why They Matter

Depending on where you are located, you may refer to them as primary forests, virgin forests, primeval forests, late seral forests, or ancient woodlands. Regardless of what they are called in your neck of the woods (no pun intended), old growth forests play an essential role in the health of the interconnected environment, and our planetary health as a whole.… Continue reading Old Growth Forests: What they Are and Why They Matter

Stop deporting Haitians: Rights experts’ appeal to countries in Americas

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) sounded the alarm after 36,000 people of Haitian origin were deported during the first three months of the year, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Some 90 per cent were deported from the Dominican Republic. Violations and abuses against Haitians The… Continue reading Stop deporting Haitians: Rights experts’ appeal to countries in Americas

Transitional justice hinges on ‘equal footing’, say UN peacebuilders

“A society can only succeed on its path towards sustainable peace and development when all its constituencies can participate on an equal footing,” Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, said ahead of progress reports delivered by high-level representatives of Colombia, The Gambia, and Timor-Leste. The preventive potential of transitional justice can only be… Continue reading Transitional justice hinges on ‘equal footing’, say UN peacebuilders

UN expert urges Japan to ‘step up pressure’ on Myanmar junta

“The international community’s response to the crisis in Myanmar is failing, and that failure has contributed to a lethal downward spiral that is devastating the lives of millions of people,” Tom Andrews, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said at the end of a 10-day official visit to Japan. Referring to… Continue reading UN expert urges Japan to ‘step up pressure’ on Myanmar junta

In Sudan, the stakes are high for the whole of Africa 

28 April 2023Peace and Security A turbulent transition to civilian rule has been underway in Sudan since the ouster of former President Omar Hassan El-Bashir in April 2019. The civilian-led transitional Government put in place later that year, through a power-sharing agreement between military and civilian leaders, was toppled by a military coup in October… Continue reading In Sudan, the stakes are high for the whole of Africa 

Singapore: Rights experts call for moratorium on the death penalty

28 April 2023Human Rights Experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council on Friday called for Singapore to impose an immediate moratorium on capital punishment, denouncing the Government’s continued use of the death penalty for drug-related crimes.  They strongly condemned the execution this week of Tangaraju s/o Suppiah, who was convicted of conspiring to traffic… Continue reading Singapore: Rights experts call for moratorium on the death penalty

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Sudan latest: Tens of thousands on the move; spectre of ethnic clashes, hunger draws closer

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said that tens of thousands of refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea living in the country have fled the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Khartoum area. The newly displaced have found shelter in existing refugee camps further east and south, creating new humanitarian… Continue reading Sudan latest: Tens of thousands on the move; spectre of ethnic clashes, hunger draws closer

Rwanda

Rwanda otienoe Fri, 04/28/2023 – 11:38 Rwanda Musanze District**

State of Sao Paulo

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A Beautiful Timelapse Of Swarming Fireflies

Shot over the Summer of 2013 primarily in Lake of the Ozarks, MO as well as Grand Ledge, MI. Click to expand… Source Very pretty. It’s like a moving painting. What do you think?

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Afghanistan: Security Council condemns Taliban’s ban on women working for UN

27 April 2023Women In a landmark resolution, the UN Security Council on Thursday condemned the de facto rulers of Afghanistan’s decision to ban women nationals from working for the United Nations, calling for Taliban leaders to “swiftly reverse” their decision. The resolution passed unanimously by the 15-member body in New York, calls for the “full, equal,… Continue reading Afghanistan: Security Council condemns Taliban’s ban on women working for UN

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Syria: UN envoy points to ‘important juncture’ in efforts towards peace

“We are at a potentially important juncture, with renewed attention on Syria – particularly from the region – that could assist our efforts in advancing a political solution to this conflict”, he said.  “But for this renewed attention to help unlock progress, many actors will need to take concrete steps – not just one set… Continue reading Syria: UN envoy points to ‘important juncture’ in efforts towards peace

UN humanitarians will return to Khartoum ‘as quickly as possible’: UN aid coordinator

Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Abdou Dieng, speaking from Port Sudan, told reporters in the briefing room in New York that senior leadership would be returning to the Sudanese capital, as soon as the situation allows. The needs are urgent, and widespread, he said, as the final few hours of a US-brokered 72-hour ceasefire neared, with… Continue reading UN humanitarians will return to Khartoum ‘as quickly as possible’: UN aid coordinator

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Statement: Digital skills for life

For girls across the world, digital technology holds both power and potential.  Digital literacy, online safety, and cybersecurity skills, especially for adolescents, are an essential part of modern life. 19-year-old Dilanaz Guler is a Turkish, Generation Equality Adolescent Girl Leader.  She said, “I have a very deep, fundamental belief that technology can change the world… Continue reading Statement: Digital skills for life

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Activists encouraged to apply for UN SDG Action Awards

27 April 2023SDGs Activists striving to achieve a more just and equitable future for all people and the planet, are being encouraged to apply for a UN award that celebrates initiatives and individuals working to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a reality.  The 2023 UN SDG Action Awards will be presented in Rome, Italy,… Continue reading Activists encouraged to apply for UN SDG Action Awards

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‘Transformative change’ needed to get Global Goals back on track, says UN deputy chief

Wednesday morning in the Chilean capital of Santiago, Ms. Mohammed met at the Palacio de La Moneda with President Gabriel Boric to discuss the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. The President delivered the National Strategy for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The UN Resident Coordinator… Continue reading ‘Transformative change’ needed to get Global Goals back on track, says UN deputy chief

When will we see emoji message reactions in iMessage like we see everywhere else?

Seems like an obvious move to me, I love the diversity of all the different reactions you can have to a message. So why are we still stuck with “like” “dislike” “love” “laugh” “emphasize” “question” as our reacts, when all of those can be portrayed through emoji, as well as many other reactions?

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Regional stability still at risk without ‘increased commitment’ to negotiations: UN Kosovo mission chief

27 April 2023Peace and Security Leaders in Albanian-majority Kosovo and the Serb minority there backed by Belgrade, need to take “courageous” action towards normalizing relations, or risk growing regional instability, the head of the UN mission there (UNMIK) told the Security Council on Thursday. UN Special Representative and head of the UN Interim Administration Mission,… Continue reading Regional stability still at risk without ‘increased commitment’ to negotiations: UN Kosovo mission chief

China: ‘Vocational training’ programmes for Tibetans carry risk of forced labour

27 April 2023Human Rights So-called “labour transfer” and “vocational training” programmes in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, threaten Tibetan cultural identity and could lead to forced labour conditions, UN independent human rights experts warned on Thursday.   “Hundreds of thousands of Tibetans have reportedly been ‘transferred’ from their traditional rural lives to low-skilled and low-paid… Continue reading China: ‘Vocational training’ programmes for Tibetans carry risk of forced labour

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New UK law curtails key civil and political rights: UN rights chief

27 April 2023Human Rights A new UK law affecting people’s rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, is “incompatible” with the country’s international obligations, the UN rights chief said on Thursday. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called the Public Order Bill “deeply troubling legislation”, after it completed its passage through… Continue reading New UK law curtails key civil and political rights: UN rights chief

Barcelona

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Barcelona

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Barcelona

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Alhaurin De La Torre

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London

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Castilla-La Mancha

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Cascais

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Basque Country

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Normal???

So I’ve recently started using a vibe! (I’m super shy about it) I’ve noticed some soreness around my vulva area, I used it for the first time in two days today, I am planning on going to a clinic tomorrow, but is this normal??

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New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline

26 April 2023Women Around 90 per cent of adolescent girls and young women do not use the internet in low-income countries, while their male peers are twice as likely to be online, according to a new UNICEF analysis, coinciding with the UN’s International Girls in ICT Day. “Closing the digital divide between girls and boys is about more than just having access to the internet… Continue reading New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline

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Security Council veto should be ‘very last resort’: General Assembly President

26 April 2023UN Affairs One year after the General Assembly adopted its so-called “veto initiative”, Member States met on Wednesday to discuss how it could contribute to a more efficient and impact-oriented UN.  The landmark resolution, adopted by consensus, calls for the General Assembly to automatically meet within 10 days if any of the five… Continue reading Security Council veto should be ‘very last resort’: General Assembly President

Chernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

Looking back on two of the most difficult periods since the plant opened in 1977, Chernobyl employees shared their personal stories with UN News on the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. Ground zero Evgeny Yashin was a 40-year-old chemist at the Chernobyl plant when the nuclear power reactor accident unfolded in April 1986, resulting in… Continue reading Chernobyl: Survivors reflect on nuclear accident, Russian occupation

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Sudan envoy calls for ceasefire compliance, as concern mounts over West Darfur

Volker Perthes, who is also head of UN Transition Assistance Mission UNITAMS, welcomed the lull in fighting in some parts of the country between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and paramilitaries from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), noting that “it is not being fully respected”. He called on both sides to stick to the final… Continue reading Sudan envoy calls for ceasefire compliance, as concern mounts over West Darfur

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What is a Forest?

More than Just a Collection of Trees You may be familiar with the temperate deciduous forests that dominate the northern hemisphere, or the breathtakingly diverse tropical rainforest ecosystems, which collectively house more than 50% of all plants and animals that are found on land. Wherever you live and whatever forests you interact with, the importance… Continue reading What is a Forest?

‘Unprecedented insecurity’ in Haiti requires urgent action: new UN envoy

Gang violence is expanding at an alarming rate in areas previously considered relatively safe in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and outside the city, with a shocking increase in criminality and abuses, and a police force that is unable to handle the situation.  At the same time, almost half the population, 5.2 million people, needs humanitarian aid,… Continue reading ‘Unprecedented insecurity’ in Haiti requires urgent action: new UN envoy

The Equalizer 3

The Equalizer 1 & 2 was an interesting and amazing movie. It’s one of the best movies my Denzel Washington. The Chapter 3 of the movie comes out this 9/1/2023. Are you looking forward to the movie?

Deezer or Spotify?

I’m having a serious difficulty choosing between paying for the subscription of either Deezer or Spotify. Which one have you been using between them? Do you think Deezer is better or should I go with Spotify?

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Planting Trees Across Australia for Communities, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Restoration

Planting Trees, Impacting Communities, and Repairing Ecosystems In 2022, One Tree Planted is proud to have worked with several reforestation partners to make an impact across Australia. From helping to restore Indigenous Protected Areas to protecting koala habitats, our projects are restoring forests and impacting communities. As the planted trees continue to grow, they will also help promote… Continue reading Planting Trees Across Australia for Communities, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Restoration

Can Arsenal rise up to the challenge?

Arsenal fc of England will be visiting Etihad 🏟, the home of Manchester City, for a top of the table clash. Arsenal needs to win to widen the gap that they have against Manchester City. Do you see Arsenal fc rising up to the occasion?

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What is wrong with Tottenham Hotspurs?

Spurs, a top football club in England, has hired and fired more than 3 managers this season. Antonio Conte was the first to get the sack after publicly criticizing the club. Do you think Conte has a point on the fact that the boys lack winning mentality?

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Power struggle imperils Sudan’s future, ‘lights fuse that could detonate across borders’

António Guterres was addressing an emergency session of the UN Security Council in New York, and again demanded an end to the fighting between troops loyal to Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) leader Fatttah al-Burhan, and his deputy on the so-called Transitional Sovereign Council, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo “Hemedti”. “It is incumbent… Continue reading Power struggle imperils Sudan’s future, ‘lights fuse that could detonate across borders’

UN salutes ‘inspiring’ life of civil rights champion Harry Belafonte

25 April 2023Human Rights Secretary-General António Guterres led tributes from across the UN on Tuesday to the legendary singer, entertainer, and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte, who has died, aged 96. “At this moment of sorrow, let us be inspired by his example and strive to defend the dignity and rights of every human being,… Continue reading UN salutes ‘inspiring’ life of civil rights champion Harry Belafonte

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Guterres urges countries to recommit to achieving SDGs by 2030 deadline

Launching a special edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) progress report, he warned that their collective promise made in 2015 of a more green, just and equitable global future, is in peril.  “Unless we act now, the 2030 Agenda will become an epitaph for a world that might have been,” he said.  Rising poverty… Continue reading Guterres urges countries to recommit to achieving SDGs by 2030 deadline

SDG ‘warriors’ open Youth Forum with advice for building better world

Their call was answered by top UN officials. “Our world needs you more than ever,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said, in a video message for the event. Organized by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the three day forum and its dozens of side events will elaborate on the 2023 theme of… Continue reading SDG ‘warriors’ open Youth Forum with advice for building better world

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Israel-Palestine: UN envoy calls for greater effort towards peace amid mounting violence

Mr. Wennesland expressed deep concern over recent violence and inflammatory actions, particularly the violent confrontations inside al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem earlier this month.  He urged the sides, regional States and the international community, to show leadership, re-engage and work towards peace and the vision of a two-State solution.  “There must be an end to the… Continue reading Israel-Palestine: UN envoy calls for greater effort towards peace amid mounting violence

Sudan: UN aid operation continues amid dire humanitarian conditions

Ten days of fighting between rival military forces have had a devastating impact on the country’s population. The UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) warned that people are lacking food, water, medicines and fuel, power is limited, and the prices of essential items as well as transport have skyrocketed. OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told reporter in… Continue reading Sudan: UN aid operation continues amid dire humanitarian conditions

Rights office calls on Russia and Ukraine to observe rules of war, after alleged POW executions

25 April 2023Human Rights The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has called on authorities in Russia and Ukraine to investigate, and publicly condemn recently surfaced audio online, which appears to confirm the summary execution of prisoners of war (POWs), as well as a threat to take no further prisoners on the battlefield. If confirmed, the… Continue reading Rights office calls on Russia and Ukraine to observe rules of war, after alleged POW executions

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Burkina Faso: UN rights office calls for probe into latest deadly attack on civilians

25 April 2023Human Rights Authorities in Burkina Faso must conduct a full and independent investigation into the recent killing of scores of civilians in a village near the border with Mali, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.  The incident occurred on Thursday when armed men in uniform encircled Karma village, located in… Continue reading Burkina Faso: UN rights office calls for probe into latest deadly attack on civilians

FAO makes case for meat, eggs and milk as ‘essential source of nutrients’

This is particularly vital during key life stages such as pregnancy and lactation, childhood, adolescence and older age, says the study, entitled  Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes. Comprehensive analysis It’s the most comprehensive analysis yet of the benefits and risks of consuming animal source foods and is based on data and evidence… Continue reading FAO makes case for meat, eggs and milk as ‘essential source of nutrients’

Are cartoons art?

Would you consider cartoon TV shows as art? Which cartoons would you say look the most artistic and have the best animation style?

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Sports management degree?

Does a sports management degree matter? Do you think having this degree helps people excel in the sports world?

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Barry (TV Show)

Have you seen Barry? They are in their final season. If you haven’t seen it I highly recommend it. Its on HBO Max.

Intelligence

Why are some people more intelligent than others? What can you do to increase your intelligence? Does school make a person more intelligent? Who is the most intelligent person you know? Why do you think so?

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More fast-food restaurants?

Do we need more fast-food restaurants in society? Do we have enough as it is? Which one is your fav? How often do you eat fast food?

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India poised to become world’s most populous nation

The main driver of these trends is the fertility level in the two nations, said John Wilmoth, Director of the UN Population Division. Together, China and India’s collective populations equal more than one third of the world’s eight billion citizens. By the end of April, India’s population is expected to reach 1,425,775,850 people, with projections… Continue reading India poised to become world’s most populous nation

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Guterres: Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action

“We face unprecedented and interlocking crises,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his briefing at the Council’s ministerial-level open debate on effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the UN Charter. “Tensions between major powers are at an historic high, so are the risks of conflict, through misadventure or miscalculation. It is time… Continue reading Guterres: Urgency of global challenges demands bold, swift action

UN pledges to ‘stand with and work for the Sudanese people’

Speaking in the UN Security Council, António Guterres said: “Let me be clear: the United Nations is not leaving Sudan. Our commitment is to the Sudanese people, in support of their wishes for a peaceful and secure future. We stand with them, at this terrible time.” In a statement issued earlier by his Spokesperson, António Guterres said the relocation exercise… Continue reading UN pledges to ‘stand with and work for the Sudanese people’

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What’s the best thing you’ve ever bought off Amazon?

Car tire inflator that plugs into the car Those mozzarella (or pizza depending on location) sticks from school lunches And those Drop Stop things from Shark Tank for keeping things from falling between the cup holders and the seat of your car.

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When you have a job, is it then necessary to answer your phone during your free time?

No. Not for me. But it depends on the job. Do they compensate you for being “on call” during your off hours? Did they give you a company phone for this reason? Did they set that requirement in your work contract or employment docs? If the answer to the above is “no” then there you… Continue reading When you have a job, is it then necessary to answer your phone during your free time?

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What’s the best way to get sick fast?

Leftover, expired food is a toss up if you need to absolutely need to drive the porcelain bus. Some people say you have to throw up to be considered sick. It is your gambit, laugh at the ground and show a Jackson Pollock.

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Youth Forum: How change-makers are shaping more sustainable world

From 25 to 27 April, thousands of youth leaders from around the world are poised to gather at the 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. In person and online, they are bringing their solutions, recommendations, and initiatives, sharing their ideas for ensuring a sustainable future is possible for all. The three-day event centres… Continue reading Youth Forum: How change-makers are shaping more sustainable world

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When did you realize that you had become everything you swore you would never be? Did you ever find a way back to being yourself?

About half a year ago. I was always creative and outdoorsy and imagined myself as somewhat of an artist in any direction whatsoever. I always wanted to feel like myself and tried multiple jobs/ relocations to achieve that. Now I’m stuck in a data based job and got a therapist to maybe get to the… Continue reading When did you realize that you had become everything you swore you would never be? Did you ever find a way back to being yourself?

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Legal and Compliance Officer at ILO, Geneva, Switzerland

You are here: Home / Law / Legal and Compliance Officer at ILO, Geneva, Switzerland April 24, 2023 Deadline: 23 May 2023 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Legal and Compliance Officer in Geneva, Switzerland. The mission of the ILO is to promote rights… Continue reading Legal and Compliance Officer at ILO, Geneva, Switzerland

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist at DRC, Kabul, Afghanistan

April 24, 2023 Deadline: 04 May 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist in Kabul, Afghanistan. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of… Continue reading Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist at DRC, Kabul, Afghanistan

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What do you think will bring us world peace?

Sorry, but that is absolutely impossible. Even if there was just one type of person: One race, religion, political affiliation, or anything of just one existence, someone or many will find a way to be different and cause problems.

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Enterprise Development and Job Creation Specialist at ILO, Cairo, Egypt

You are here: Home / Business Development / Enterprise Development and Job Creation Specialist at ILO, Cairo, Egypt April 24, 2023 Deadline: 23 May 2023 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Enterprise Development and Job Creation Specialist in Cairo, Egypt. The mission of the… Continue reading Enterprise Development and Job Creation Specialist at ILO, Cairo, Egypt

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Senior Administrative & Finance Associate at UNICEF, Quetta, Pakistan

You are here: Home / Administration / Senior Administrative & Finance Associate at UNICEF, Quetta, Pakistan April 24, 2023 Deadline: 07 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior Administrative & Finance Associate in Nairobi, Kenya. UNICEF works for a world in… Continue reading Senior Administrative & Finance Associate at UNICEF, Quetta, Pakistan

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Operations Associate at UNICEF, Nairobi, Kenya

You are here: Home / Administration / Operations Associate at UNICEF, Nairobi, Kenya April 24, 2023 Deadline: 09 May 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Operations Associate in Nairobi, Kenya. UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair… Continue reading Operations Associate at UNICEF, Nairobi, Kenya

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Junior National Monitoring Specialist at FAO, Tbilisi, Georgia

You are here: Home / Economics / Junior National Monitoring Specialist at FAO, Tbilisi, Georgia April 24, 2023 Deadline: 25 May 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Junior National Monitoring Specialist in Tbilisi, Georgia. The duration of this post is 3 months. Food… Continue reading Junior National Monitoring Specialist at FAO, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) at FAO, Teheran, Iran

April 24, 2023 Deadline: 12 May 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Teheran, Iran. The duration of this post is 2 years. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international… Continue reading Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) at FAO, Teheran, Iran

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Procurement Specialist, Shipping at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

You are here: Home / Administration / Procurement Specialist, Shipping at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States April 24, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Specialist, Shipping in Washington, D.C., United States. The duration of this post is 1 year.… Continue reading Procurement Specialist, Shipping at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

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Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Business Development / Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines April 24, 2023 Deadline: 08 May 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist in Manila, Philippines . The duration of this post is 3 years. The ADB aims… Continue reading Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

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My best friend is repeating the same mistakes of her past relationship and I don’t know what to do.

She had a really bad childhood, and it’s caused a lot of vulnerable mentalities. If she loves someone, she will literally change who she is to match them. I’m pretty sure it’s a defense mechanism, like you just try to make yourself as appealing as possible to the person you desire a relationship with, so… Continue reading My best friend is repeating the same mistakes of her past relationship and I don’t know what to do.

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Am I the only one?

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Apple to allow sideloading, but only in Europe

They’re pretty much just begging to be regulated then. They have been presented ample opportunity to self-regulate and now that other governments are going to see the European example in action there is no reason they wouldn’t try and implement something similar. Then Apple will have to deal with different regulations in different markets, all… Continue reading Apple to allow sideloading, but only in Europe

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Curried Zucchini Fritters

Recipes include: Curried Zucchini Fritters, Tahini Dressing, Revivedorf Salad, Pineapple Salsa, Plum Ginger Slice Click to expand…

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Just one dude wondering what women – particularly those who consider themselves feminists – feel about Mother’s Day cards and the general vibe of the occasion? Should it not be more about celebrating mothers, motherhood and women and less about selling cards, flowers and chocolate?

As the title says: anybody agree that Mother’s Day is just a rather trite, overly commercial affair? No disrespect to any woman who doesn’t share that view! It’s a long-held belief of mine that Mother’s Day cards should be about women – as role models, caretakers, protectors and inspirations, such as cards including powerful and… Continue reading Just one dude wondering what women – particularly those who consider themselves feminists – feel about Mother’s Day cards and the general vibe of the occasion? Should it not be more about celebrating mothers, motherhood and women and less about selling cards, flowers and chocolate?

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Bathing suit bottoms…

I recently bought light colored bathing suit bottom. They’re really cute but maybe a little too transparent.. Unfortunately I didn’t notice when trying them on and have already removed the tags. Any good way to keep that area from being too visible? You can see the full outline of EVERYTHING. Imprints and all. Also, they… Continue reading Bathing suit bottoms…

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What are your thoughts on altruism, and can true altruism exist, or do all acts of kindness ultimately have some self-serving motive?

Man standing on a train platform. Notices a child fall onto the track ahead of an approaching train. Child is crying but not otherwise moving. Man has one second to act, and leaps to the tracks, pushes the child out of the way and to safety, knowing that he himself will be killed. And he… Continue reading What are your thoughts on altruism, and can true altruism exist, or do all acts of kindness ultimately have some self-serving motive?

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Apple Will Take Scattershot Approach to Pitching AR/VR Headset

Unlike many, I’m going to plant a flag in the ground and say I believe this product line is going to be extremely successful in the long term. This is the future of computing. Success for this first device simply means capturing the world’s attention, and inspiring the generation of a robust ecosystem of content… Continue reading Apple Will Take Scattershot Approach to Pitching AR/VR Headset

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What do you think is the best way to meet a girl/boy?

Be yourself and do the things that you like to do. If you do that, you’ll probably meet someone else who is being themselves and doing what they like to do. Then if you’re together, you both know the real self from the other person, and you’re both into doing the same things.

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What is the oddest food etiquette you have seen or have yourself?

Don’t get me started on those people who insist on taking pictures of their food before they eat it. Like, seriously, your food is not going to get up and run away! Just enjoy it while it’s hot (and before it gets cold enough to make your Instagram feed look unappetizing).

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What are signs of bad depression?

Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness. Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters. Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as sex, hobbies or sports. Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much.

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No one buys the best iPhone – Mac Address

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How often do you shave/trim/wax down there?

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What are some of the silliest promises you’ve made and genuinely intend to keep?

I go to a karate dojo and one day, I was doing competitive kata performance. Afterwards, a friend of mine said “you should have done taekyukoshoudan (idk if I spelt it right) which is the lowest belt kata. I told him I would next time a competitive kata. I plan on doing it, despite the… Continue reading What are some of the silliest promises you’ve made and genuinely intend to keep?

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“It’s not normal to have the same body you had in high school”

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What’s the most fucked up thing anyone has ever said to you?

The question came to me because of something someone messaged me on Reddit. I was discussing writing erotic fiction for someone and the person was detailing how they saw the story going. He basically wrote to me how this one character raped another and in the middle, the woman being raped started enjoying it. 🤦🏻‍♂️… Continue reading What’s the most fucked up thing anyone has ever said to you?

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What’s the biggest tell that you’re looking at a very selfish and inconsiderate person?

They justify their decisions by stating that what they are doing is legal instead of having an ethical or moral defense of their actions. I.E. They’ll shoot their neighbors dog when it wanders onto their property and claim it is their right to do so. In fact, those who constantly go on and on about… Continue reading What’s the biggest tell that you’re looking at a very selfish and inconsiderate person?

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What was your worst doctor experience?

One time I went to the hospital, I forgot why now as it was many years ago but I was told “hospitals are for sick people” and basically to fuck off despite whatever it was being so bad that I had to be taken to the hospital

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What’s something that nobody cares about?

the Catholics vs Protestants thing. Genuinely have never met someone who gives a damn about that drama in the modern age. During The Troubles in Ireland, sure, and some people in Ireland now still feel a certain way. But I don’t know anyone who gives a rats ass about that now who isn’t Irish.

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Has anyone experienced side effects of Prenatal Multivitamin ?

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Body dysmorphia

Hi everyone! Sorry if a similar post has already been made, but I am wondering if anyone is willing to share some things that help or have helped them overcome / ignore body dysmorphia. I’ve been finding it harder and harder to be confident, I weigh what would be considered healthy or normal for my… Continue reading Body dysmorphia

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Do lubes help in sex? What difference does it make?

Are you experiencing vaginal dryness? It’s normal if you’re going through menopause. Even people on medications and breast-feeders might face vaginal dryness, which hinders the pleasure of having sex as dryness might cause discomfort and pain during intercourse. Well, you can always opt for a lubricant, popularly called “lubes.” Can be used by anyone, irrespective… Continue reading Do lubes help in sex? What difference does it make?

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Help with mood swings

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Are SUVs safe? Why/why not?

Yes and no. They are statiscally safer than cars, but only because cars don’t do so well hitting an suv, so the more suvs on the road the unsafer cars seem.

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What’s your favorite quote and why?

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” –Mark Twain I think a lot of Americans could use this advice.

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For some of you, why did you stop dating religious types?

After I joked “I would marry you in front of God but I don’t know where to send him the invitation” we broke up, so I realized that even if you are mostly compatible only different views on religious behavior can tear you apart

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What are you drinking right now?

It is so hot here at 50 degrees Celcius so everyone drinks chilled Coke or juice. I am drinking milk tea. This is my business- selling milk tea in the mall. What a nice feeloig now.

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What are the best song lyrics of all time?

“Fools,” said I, “You do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you” But my words, like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence

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Action stars always resort to throwing their gun at their foe when out of ammo. People with combat training, have you ever heard of this being a taught tactic?

!Minimum of training mind! Not heard of that though the general rule of my preferred martial art is whatever works if they are out of cqc range and vicious yet controlled attacks so I’d imagine it’d be a possible feint or distraction rather than finishing move but I could imagine it being the practical option… Continue reading Action stars always resort to throwing their gun at their foe when out of ammo. People with combat training, have you ever heard of this being a taught tactic?

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First Person: Why indigenous peoples can help save the planet

22 April 2023Human Rights On Mother Earth Day, marked annually on 22 April, Naw Ei Ei Min, a member of Myanmar’s indigenous Karen people, explains why indigenous peoples have an important role to play, in protecting the environment and addressing the climate crisis. “For indigenous peoples, the land, the forest, water, is life. We depend… Continue reading First Person: Why indigenous peoples can help save the planet

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First Person: Saving the Earth from space

Dr. Calvin advises NASA leadership on its science programmes and related strategic planning and investments. Also serving as its senior climate advisor, she provides insights and recommendations for related science, technology, and infrastructure projects for climate action, from developing a new instrument to track pollution hourly to launching a water-tracking satellite. NASA Chief Scientist and… Continue reading First Person: Saving the Earth from space

Smegma…

Has this ever happened to anyone? How do I fix it? Helpppp I recently started getting smegma build up. *started when I wasn’t sexually active *got worse when I switched birth control *no change when I got off of birth control *was tested for STD/STI all came back negative *was treated for a yeast infection.… Continue reading Smegma…

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Oversharing trauma

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What should an introvert do if they’re feeling lonely?

Exactly what you’re doing. Find a place to talk and communicate with others. Maybe a place as broad as AskReddit isn’t ideal, but it’s a start. Sometimes small, online communities are a good place for introverts to get their dose of socialization without killing their battery.

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I know its bad but I find it fun being rude to men

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Will Apple take a big bite out of the banks?

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Report: Inside Apple’s relationship with Goldman Sachs, Amex’s fears, and more

AMEX used to be king on iPhone. They were one of the first to support Apple Wallet, and their app used to be the best designed of all the big banks. Now their app is trailing behind other fintechs, and has basically become a glorified coupon book requiring you to save offers to get most… Continue reading Report: Inside Apple’s relationship with Goldman Sachs, Amex’s fears, and more

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Yemen health system ‘edging closer to collapse’ warns WHO

Hopes are running high of an end to the intense fighting between a Saudi-backed coalition standing alongside Government forces, and Houthi rebels and their allies, which since 2015 has led the near total collapse of the economy, with tens of thousands killed, and 21.6 million in need of humanitarian assistance and protection this year, according… Continue reading Yemen health system ‘edging closer to collapse’ warns WHO

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UN coordinator calls for urgent ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Sudan, as death toll mounts

“I am horrified by the toll the clashes are having on civilians”, said Abdou Dieng. “At least 331 people have been killed nationwide, including five aid workers, and nearly 3,200 have been injured.” The fighting between troops from the national army and a powerful rival militia known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted six days ago, and… Continue reading UN coordinator calls for urgent ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Sudan, as death toll mounts

What is a good life lesson for everyone to know?

You can’t control the world, only yourself. Don’t let it control how you feel. Also, we are more alike than we are different. Our contrasting beliefs stem from identical dreams and fears.

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Statement on Sudan by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous

UN Women joins our partners in expressing our grave concern over the continued conflict in Sudan.  As in all crises, this will surely have dire and disproportionate impacts on the lives of Sudanese women and girls. We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan and remain committed to supporting them.  Statement on Sudan by… Continue reading Statement on Sudan by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous

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What do you think of the recent wave of reddit UI changes?

I’ve got to say, I hate pretty much all of them. Rounded frames pictures and especially videos is terrible. The new font size and styling is difficult to look at. Bold block letters over tiny letters. Ads are getting egregious, lately. Feels like it’s turning into facebook.

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About finding a relationship…

I don’t know why, but I feel like I’m gonna meet my future spouse/future relationship through the internet. I really don’t expect people coming up to me and asking me out in real life. I don’t know why. I just have that feeling. Anybody feel the same way?

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Wyd when you’re alone on Festivals/Holidays?

I’ve spent several holidays alone, and I’ve either made it a me day where I just spend the day doing whatever I want, playing video games, watching tv, reading, whatever, or I just work.

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What’s the ultimate cereal?

I always said Fruity Pebbels, but now that I’m old, and have a much more sophisticated palette Cinnamon Toast Crunch baby!!!

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What is your favourite arc in any show ever?

Honestly, I love the Shoshana arc in girls. Second to last episode really showcases her growth. Don’t wanna spoil it just in case, but definitely solid writing and character development. Then, I’d have to say Peggy and Joan’s arc on Mad Men, respectively.

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Human, economic, environmental toll of climate change on the rise: WMO

WMO latest State of the Global Climate report shows that the last eight years were the eight warmest on record, and that sea level rise and ocean warming hit new highs. Record levels of greenhouse gases caused “planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean and in the atmosphere”. The organization says its report, released… Continue reading Human, economic, environmental toll of climate change on the rise: WMO

WSJ: Apple to Release iPhone Journaling App for Logging Daily Activities

“Based on documents seen by WSJ, a personalization feature will highlight potential topics for users to write about, such as a workout, while the app will also offer “All Day People Discovery” to detect a user’s physical proximity to other people. According to the report, Apple’s app will have the ability to gather much more user… Continue reading WSJ: Apple to Release iPhone Journaling App for Logging Daily Activities

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Joined this group for one question

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Writers on days where you feel you’re not “In the Zone” will you write anyways or no?

i used to try to, but i’d end up with very little progress and it wouldn’t be up to the standard i usually wrote at and id end up scrapping it all because i’d hate it. now, i wait until i feel like writing to do it, because without that motivation, i don’t produce anything… Continue reading Writers on days where you feel you’re not “In the Zone” will you write anyways or no?

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I feel so depressed when I’m about to start my period. Does everyone experience this?

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INTERVIEW: How hate speech triggered Rwandan genocide

“Every time I talk about it, I cry,” she told UN News, describing how propaganda spread messages of hate that sparked a deadly wave of unspeakable violence. She lost 60 family members and friends in the mass slaughter. Ahead of the UN General Assembly’s commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide… Continue reading INTERVIEW: How hate speech triggered Rwandan genocide

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What image do you see in your mind?

That’s fascinating. I only realized recently that some people can visualize images in their minds, and some don’t. I can, so it makes me curious when people don’t.

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Do you personally think the earth is in danger from human created climate change? Why or why not?

This is tricky question. I feel like the answer is yes but we are nowhere near an immediate problem or any kind of issue you would call a crisis. It seems to me that all of the consensus that pushes and imminent climate crisis narrative is funded by entities. I don’t particularly trust and if… Continue reading Do you personally think the earth is in danger from human created climate change? Why or why not?

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What are chemtrails exactly and are they seen in every country?

Contrails or vapour trails are the more technical term. Fitting as while water, mostly what they are, is technically a “chemical,” people don’t usually call water as such. They are seen especially above me because I live en route to a fairly busy airport, and planes fly over my house a lot. They are seen… Continue reading What are chemtrails exactly and are they seen in every country?

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What is something scientifically moot that is still in practice?

I feel like i may be misinterpreting your meaning or you may misused “moot” But i’ll go with people believing that orange juice helps with curing the cold/flu. Vit C can be preventive, but also the amount needed is very low and you can’t increase it by drinking more. In reality you only need to… Continue reading What is something scientifically moot that is still in practice?

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Boost for developing nations as mRNA technology hub moves to the next phase in South Africa

Over 200 international participants working with the mRNA Technology Transfer Programme had their first face-to-face meeting, in a bid to make one of the most revolutionary medical technologies which led the field in vaccine development against COVID-19, more widely and fairly available, in the places where it is most needed. ‘Lifesaving’ breakthrough: Tedros “I am delighted to… Continue reading Boost for developing nations as mRNA technology hub moves to the next phase in South Africa

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WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks

The World Health Organization continues to support people displaced by the earthquake in northwestern Syria. 20 April 2023Humanitarian Aid The World Health Organization (WHO) has carried out a month-long field mission to areas of northwest Syria devastated by the February earthquakes there, and in Türkiye, helping stem the risk of further disease outbreaks or full-blown… Continue reading WHO mission to Syria quake zone boosts protection from disease outbreaks

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Women of Reddit; Does the past (sexual aspect) of a man matter to you? And why?

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In Tonga, illuminating the connections between gender and the environment

Gender plays a crucial role in mediating the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, with unequal resource distribution, discriminatory social norms and other gender imbalances leaving women particularly vulnerable. But a scarcity of data on the issue has made it difficult to address—or even fully understand.  Amidst worsening environmental fallout, UN Women and partners… Continue reading In Tonga, illuminating the connections between gender and the environment

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How can I help my neighbour?

tw: domestic violence I noticed my neighbours fighting got more intense the last few weeks. It’s mainly him screaming at her. In the time I’ve lived here they’ve always had fights every few days but recently it’s been really intense. He’s just screaming at the top of his lungs at her, while she stays quiet.… Continue reading How can I help my neighbour?

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Current climate polices ‘a death sentence’ for the world, warns Guterres

Antonio Guterres was addressing via videolink, the fourth meeting of the Major Economies Forum, convened by the United States President Joe Biden, which is designed to galvanize efforts to keep the global temperature rise of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, within reach – in line with the Paris Agreement. Biggest coffers, biggest emitters “You are the… Continue reading Current climate polices ‘a death sentence’ for the world, warns Guterres

UN reiterates appeal for end to Sudan crisis

The meeting took place amid reports that a 24-hour ceasefire between rival forces, which began on Wednesday evening, appeared to be holding in the capital, Khartoum, according to media reports.  Clashes between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – who are at odds over the return to civilian… Continue reading UN reiterates appeal for end to Sudan crisis

Apple Saket now open in New Delhi

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Libido death

Probably one of my biggest fears. I’ve heard horror stories of hormones killing it. I am at the point in my life when I would rather be a piece of meat than be pawed at. Grab me, take advantage and just leave me in that bliss for a while before you start talking. So much… Continue reading Libido death

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Millions of children deprived of life-saving vaccinations amid COVID pandemic, misinformation surge

In its State of the World’s Children 2023 report, UNICEF says that vaccination coverage levels decreased in 112 countries during the pandemic, “the largest sustained backslide in childhood immunization in 30 years”. According to the agency, a rise in misleading information on vaccines is one of the factors at play. UNICEF’s Executive Director Catherine Russell… Continue reading Millions of children deprived of life-saving vaccinations amid COVID pandemic, misinformation surge

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has “pick me girls” commentary become a new form of misogyny?

EDIT: wait actually the term I’m looking for might be “not like other girls” and not pick me?? Not sure if important distinction but ? genuinely asking for opinions here. I understood poking fun at women who posted obvious attention grabs, such as “I’m not like other girls my age, I love to cook and… Continue reading has “pick me girls” commentary become a new form of misogyny?

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Positive stories about IUD?

I’m getting the Mirena IUD today to help with my Endometriosis pain (and obviously to not have babies lol). I have heard so many mixed stories. I’ve heard people say it feels no different than a Pap smear, and I’ve heard people say they threw up from how bad the pain was. I’ve also heard… Continue reading Positive stories about IUD?

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What’s the silliest thing you got kicked out of an establishment for?

Walking into a Hollister with a group of friends and saying “The smell in here is oppressive” This bitch singled out me and the friend I said it too and goes “Get out. Get the fuck out of my store, you’re not welcome here” She wasn’t even the manager so after mounting a small argument… Continue reading What’s the silliest thing you got kicked out of an establishment for?

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Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Taiwan

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Why did my male best friend suddenly ask me to promise him that we would never be more than friends ??

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What could happen if you put hot food in the fridge?

Depends on the size of the container, if large enough it can raise the temp in your fridge, making the other food unsafe to eat. But you should always let the food cool off first, for instance, putting sauce in the fridge while it’s still hot can unintentionally give it a sour or bitter taste

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Upcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third-party apps

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman suggested that “authentic conversation” on Reddit makes its data valuable to these models. “There’s a lot of stuff on the site that you’d only ever say in therapy, or A.A., or never at all,” he told the New York Times. But “we don’t need to give all of that value to… Continue reading Upcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third-party apps

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Pantylines

I am trying to figure out if other women care about their panty lines showing or not, and why. Like through pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, etc. What had originally started as a simple question to another sub has now turned into a full research project for me. I want to know if other women care,… Continue reading Pantylines

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Babies

Are you good with babies? What can we as adults learn from babies? What’s the best way to stop a baby from crying? In what ways are babies stressful? What are the most amazing things about babies?

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Barbie (2023)

After being expelled from Barbieland for being a less than perfect-looking doll, Barbie sets off for the human world to find true happiness. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Blue Beetle (2023)

Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle. Click to… Continue reading Blue Beetle (2023)

Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

The subtitle of the movie, The Trench, confirms that there will be a return to the Mariana Trench where the first megalodon came from, which could lead to much bigger monsters than just the sharks. If The Meg 2 follows Alten’s original sequel novel then the film will see Jonas encountering a fearsome Kronosaurus. Click… Continue reading Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

The Boogeyman (2023)

High school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister, Sawyer, are still reeling from the recent death of their mother. They’re not getting much support from their father, Will, a therapist who’s dealing with his own intense pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their house seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying… Continue reading The Boogeyman (2023)

Hypnotic (2023)

When a detective learns that his missing daughter and a string of high profile bank robberies might be connected, he must go on a mind-bending journey to find his daughter and stop the secret government agency behind the madness. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Paint (2023)

Carl Nargle, a local treasure with a soothing whisper of a voice, hosts his own painting show on Vermont public television. His art has attracted the attention of many women over the years, especially those who work at the station. However, when a new painter gets hired to revitalize the channel, Carl’s own fears regarding… Continue reading Paint (2023)

No Hard Feelings (2023)

A delivery driver desperate for cash accepts a Craigslist ad from a couple seeking someone to date their painfully awkward teenage son. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Shrek 5 (2023)

Shrek and Donkey are said to be returning in Shrek 5 with much more adventures. The characters in the fifth movie will be familiar with modern gadgets like smartphones and many more. The story will focus on Shrek’s family, his and Fiona’s kids who are grown-up or teenagers now. Click to expand… Thoughts?

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds (2023)

he film will follow a young Coriolanus Snow, the future president of Panem, as he mentors a tribute for the 10th Hunger Games—a tournament which paves the way for his tyrannical reign. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Strays (2023)

Abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, a naive but lovable dog named Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier and his gang of strays. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie and his new canine pals embark on an epic adventure to get him home and make Doug pay for… Continue reading Strays (2023)

Fast X (2023)

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom’s world and destroy everything — and everyone… Continue reading Fast X (2023)

Roll With It (2023)

Grab your friends for a laugh-out-loud AND sing-out-loud comedy starring Chonda Pierce. Facing the unexpected foreclosure on her home, Bonnie a small-town Biscuit Barrel waitress takes on her biggest fears – and the toughest singing competitors around – in hopes of winning the big cash prize in the karaoke contest at the County Fair. With… Continue reading Roll With It (2023)

Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023)

Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story (2023)

From Olympic Gold medalist to World Heavyweight champion, boxer George Foreman leads a remarkable life. He finds his faith, retires and becomes a preacher. When financial hardship hits his family and church, George steps back in the ring and regains the championship at age 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history. Click to… Continue reading Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story (2023)

The Pope’s Exorcist (2023)

Father Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist for the Vatican, battles Satan and innocent-possessing demons. A detailed portrait of a priest who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Renfield (2023)

Renfield, the tortured aide to his narcissistic boss, Dracula, is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding. However, after centuries of servitude, he’s ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of the Prince of Darkness. Click to expand… Thoughts?

AIR (2023)

Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant (2023)

During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Click to expand… Thoughts?

Beau Is Afraid (2023)

From Ari Aster, director of Hereditary and Midsommar. From his darkest fears comes the greatest adventure. Click to expand… Thoughts?

How crispy should bacon be?

Source: https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/biggest-food-debates Although diet trends like going vegan are all the rage, Americans are still obsessed with bacon. But how should bacon be cooked? Should it be like an all-you-can-eat buffet, where it’s floppy and chewy, or should it be all but burnt to a crisp? Click to expand… In your opinion, How crispy should… Continue reading How crispy should bacon be?

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Should chili have beans?

Source: https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/biggest-food-debates If you ask a Texan, beans have no business being in chili. But in other regional American styles of chili, beans are a must. Another debate entirely is how chili should be served. Cincinnati-style comes on a bed of spaghetti, for example. Click to expand… In your opinion, Should chili have beans?

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Is it normal to have a handfull of hair everytime u brush your hair???

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What smell gives you nostalgia?

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INTERVIEW: Making family planning choices simpler for 8 billion

Instead of instituting these measures, policy and law makers must work to empower women to achieve their individual reproductive goals. Speaking to UN News, Marielle Sander, the Fund’s Resident Representative in Papua New Guinea, explained why the current global population of 8 billion marks an opportunity for a broader conversation on how to make reproductive… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Making family planning choices simpler for 8 billion

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How do you mess with a sloppy housemate?

I bought a shelf for my room, and stored all my kitchen wares, and cleaners, soaps, TP, etc on it. I also bought my own trash can. That way any mess was theirs, and I never had to worry about them leaving my belongings dirty or out of place

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Empowering women, protecting the earth

The climate crisis is not gender neutral.   As its impacts worsen, women and girls are experiencing unique and disproportionate harm—with the fallout amplifying existing gender inequalities. Typically more dependent on natural resources and disproportionately responsible for securing food, water and fuel, women are highly vulnerable to environmental shocks. They face heightened exposure to gender-based violence… Continue reading Empowering women, protecting the earth

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DESPERATELY want a bigger butt, but I have no equipment at home, an can’t go to a gym. Advice? (My fat doesn’t store in glutes, and therefore, I have a “little butt” but I’m also “thick” in other places.)

For starters, I have an EXTREMELY small butt. A lot of my friends have big butts but I just don’t. Genetically I don’t store fat in glutes. Though, I have struggled with binge eating for years and just recently I’ve been undoing it and eating properly. I have lost some weight, but my butt hasn’t… Continue reading DESPERATELY want a bigger butt, but I have no equipment at home, an can’t go to a gym. Advice? (My fat doesn’t store in glutes, and therefore, I have a “little butt” but I’m also “thick” in other places.)

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Do you consider Elon Musk a genius of our time? why or why not?

He’s proficient with understanding enough technology to get a sense of logistics. He’s good at selling a vision. He’s not Tony Stark. He’s a arguably good project manager. Not discounting that skill, and there are not many people who can understand just enough of the work they are doing to properly do it at his… Continue reading Do you consider Elon Musk a genius of our time? why or why not?

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UN, African and Arab leaders to hold virtual talks on Sudan crisis

The UN chief spoke earlier in the day to President William Ruto of Kenya and with the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki.  Mr. Guterres will attend a virtual meeting on Sudan on Thursday, bringing together the AU Chairperson, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, the Executive Secretary of the East African… Continue reading UN, African and Arab leaders to hold virtual talks on Sudan crisis

Nearly 2 million Ukrainians provided with crucial cash assistance

19 April 2023Humanitarian Aid UN humanitarians have reached nearly two million Ukrainians whose lives have been impacted by Russia’s ongoing invasion with multi-purpose cash assistance in just the first three months of 2023, the UN Spokesperson said on Wednesday. Stéphane Dujarric described the direct transfer of money, mostly to those who have been displaced and… Continue reading Nearly 2 million Ukrainians provided with crucial cash assistance

Summer office outfit ideas for a very hot blooded woman

Hello!!! I’m starting my first office job in May, in London, where it is significantly warmer than my current city (Edinburgh). I am the sweatiest person alive, I cannot handle heat in the slightest, and I have sensory issues when it comes to rougher or non-breathable materials. Any advice on what I could wear??? It’s… Continue reading Summer office outfit ideas for a very hot blooded woman

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Safety

I live in a community that is really safe for us women. I grew up here, and now attending university here as well. Today, I was on a walk with my friend and we both decided to just go outside the building and go around it, as opposed to the parking. We both were just… Continue reading Safety

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‘Meaningful’ youth involvement in decision-making critical to sustainable future: Guterres

The report calls for expanding and strengthening youth participation in public policy making and decision-making at all levels, to realize the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  A ‘driving force’ for change  The UN chief emphasized that youth are key to identifying new solutions for the breakthroughs that the world urgently needs.  “Young… Continue reading ‘Meaningful’ youth involvement in decision-making critical to sustainable future: Guterres

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‘Fragile ceasefire’ holds in eastern DR Congo, Security Council hears

The region is plagued by violence emanating largely from multiple armed groups, including the rebel M23 force, which has been fighting a major campaign against Government troops, who are backed by the UN mission there known by its French acronym, MONUSCO, as part if its vital protection-of-civilians mandate. Hundreds of civilians have been killed at… Continue reading ‘Fragile ceasefire’ holds in eastern DR Congo, Security Council hears

Started birth control.

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What’s one small but meaningful act of kindness you’ve received from a stranger that has stuck with you over the years?

I once walked my dog a few kilometres to get fish and chips for us. I come from a rural area and I typically drive down. I had my food and sat on the pier sharing it with my dog, I also bought some treats for him. This old lady came up to me and… Continue reading What’s one small but meaningful act of kindness you’ve received from a stranger that has stuck with you over the years?

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Apple’s Macs have long escaped ransomware, but that may be changing

The biggest reason MacOS hasn’t seen much malware isn’t the fact that MacOS is necessarily safer than Windows or other operating systems. Of course Linux or *BSD (OpenBSD especially) are safer than Windows! https://www.liquidweb.com/blog/what-is-openbsd/ “OpenBSD has only had two remote code execution vulnerabilities in the entire operating system’s history.” Compare it to Windows and what… Continue reading Apple’s Macs have long escaped ransomware, but that may be changing

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Burden of a relationship

I need some advice, I just dont know what to do or how to control my feelings in this issue. The relationship I’m talking about is the one with my father. Now, it’s not like “daddy issues” or “my father left me and later reunited”, nah. It’s just that we never got along. I don’t… Continue reading Burden of a relationship

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What is your cat doing right meow?

Sitting like a princess on her throne = an old piece of luggage, zipped close, covered with a blanket that sits in the front window of our house.

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Why do you keep your dealership license plate frame on?

I’ve always wondered why some individuals do this. I see some beautiful cars with those hideous dealer Ads around the license plate. I always chalked it up to laziness, or perhaps they appreciate the “free” license plate bracket.

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What’s the first thing you want to do when you become rich?

Secure my future, then find ways to reduce taxable income with immediate business investments. Invest in business that’s not even profitable but is your passion. Don’t buy sports cars, start an exotic car rental company and don’t advertise. It’s then a business loss instead of you blowing money and still letting the full taxable amount… Continue reading What’s the first thing you want to do when you become rich?

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End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA

In its 2023 State of World Population report, UNFPA said that while reaching the milestone of eight billion people on Earth was a reminder of “our unprecedented gains”, concerns over the number were “causing anxiety, and driving more governments to try to influence fertility rates.” However, the agency notes that thriving and inclusive societies can… Continue reading End ‘alarmist narratives’ on population growth and recognize women’s rights: UNFPA

Why don’t you trust the science?

I think science is one of the most reliable things out there. Although, it’s good to keep in mind that it’s constantly changing. That doesn’t mean science is inherently wrong, it shows science is adjusting to change & being up to speed with modern issues.

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What will Apple’s headset do? Gaming, sports viewing, and meditation may come in the box

People are just assuming it’s meant to take off and be a successful killer product right out the gate when I think Apple is playing the long game here. Many higher ups in the company (and others like Meta) believe Augmented Reality is the next revolutionary interface, and an early adopter product for developers to… Continue reading What will Apple’s headset do? Gaming, sports viewing, and meditation may come in the box

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I, and many of my friends, are being posted on an anonymous website.

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Just celebrating myself real quick

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West Africa and Sahel: Food insecurity, malnutrition, set to reach 10-year high

For the first time in the Sahel, 45,000 people are at risk of experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger, or one step away from famine, they said.  The majority, 42,000, are in Burkina Faso and Mali, where violent unrest in some areas has hampered the delivery of humanitarian aid.   The combined effects of conflict, climate… Continue reading West Africa and Sahel: Food insecurity, malnutrition, set to reach 10-year high

NSO zero-click iPhone hack accessed HomeKit, but blocked by Lockdown Mode

Of course it’s Messages. Of course. One former Apple employee, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because Apple requires its employees to sign agreements prohibiting them from commenting on nearly all aspects of the company, even after they leave, said it was difficult to communicate with security researchers who reported bugs in Apple products… Continue reading NSO zero-click iPhone hack accessed HomeKit, but blocked by Lockdown Mode

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Overcoming gender-based violence as a barrier to human rights and environmental sustainability

Our globe counts on each of us to sustainably manage nature—and in every part of the world, women and girls play key roles in nature conservation and climate change action. They are users, managers, and stewards of the land and its resources, leaders raising their voices for the protection and defense of nature, and environmental… Continue reading Overcoming gender-based violence as a barrier to human rights and environmental sustainability

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UN advisory board charts fresh path to better global governance

Launched by the UN’s High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, A Breakthrough for People and Planet: Effective and Inclusive Global Governance for Today and the Future, outlines an ambitious plan to overhaul the global architecture. Co-chaired by former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and former Prime Minister of Sweden, Stefan Löfven, the Advisory Board… Continue reading UN advisory board charts fresh path to better global governance

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Libya’s ‘new dynamic’: Bathily calls on partners to support momentum

“There has been a new dynamic in Libya,” Abdoulaye Bathily said, urging authorities to meet the people’s expectation that they will be able to choose new leaders via the ballot box, and deliver on all their commitments. “All international partners should support the current momentum and speak with one voice on Libyan matters.” “Intensive consultations… Continue reading Libya’s ‘new dynamic’: Bathily calls on partners to support momentum

I’m scared

For the last few months my menstrual cramps have been so bad that I end up lying on my bathroom floor in pain. It’ll come in waves, so I’ll start to get really bad cramps and then after a couple minutes I’ll start to get really hot and feel like throwing up and shitting at… Continue reading I’m scared

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Sudan: UN rights chief calls for a return to talks, amid reports of 24-hour pause

18 April 2023Human Rights The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called for an immediate end to the hostilities in Sudan and pleaded for the opposing sides in the military power struggle to return to the negotiating table, as reports emerged of a proposed 24-hour pause in the fighting.  “Sudan has… Continue reading Sudan: UN rights chief calls for a return to talks, amid reports of 24-hour pause

UN predicts restrictions on women’s rights will worsen economic catastrophe

18 April 2023Economic Development The draconian restrictions on women’s ability to study and work have contributed to the calamitous socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, with devastating consequences for the population, according to a UN report released on Tuesday. The Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook 2023, released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), provides an overview of the fallout… Continue reading UN predicts restrictions on women’s rights will worsen economic catastrophe

What do you think of public “prank” videos?

If it’s scripted but intended to look real, then whatever. “Reality TV” is not my jam, but different strokes for different folks. But the concept of actually pranking strangers in real life non-consensually with anything that’s going to scare or upset or harass or even physically hurt them, that’s a hard nope from me. Utterly… Continue reading What do you think of public “prank” videos?

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Tim Cook opens first Apple store in India

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How do you overcome FOMO (fear of missing out)?

You don’t. You need to set realistic expectations and ask yourself whether you are comfortable with risks involved. Imo people tend to over index on anticipated reward (crypto/emerging markets/insert latest investment hype here are good examples) and don’t fully appreciate the risk(s) involved.

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navigating casual hookups

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What’s the best thing about your pet(s)?

Mr. Bun does not need me to buy food for him at the store, and visits the neighbors. Similarly, Barney and Andy are neighborhood beasts, and require very little care from me.

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How do we manage stress in life?

Take advantage of the things you can do and not shift so much of your focus on the things you can’t. Once you realize what you’re capable of, perhaps you can re examine the things you can’t control, and go from there.

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People who suffered from insomnia for more than two months, can you please share positive stories of how it got better?

It’s difficult, I won’t lie. For me, the hardest part was the inconsistency; I never felt settled after I headed into my bedroom. It took therapy, and embracing the fact that, sleeping or not, getting to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time is the power I can exercise of… Continue reading People who suffered from insomnia for more than two months, can you please share positive stories of how it got better?

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How can an IT consultant or service help increase a business’s productivity?

IT consultants or services can help businesses increase their productivity by providing valuable insights and advice on how to use technology in the most efficient way. They can help businesses identify areas of improvement, develop strategies for optimizing processes, and implement solutions that will improve the overall efficiency of the business. IT consultants can also… Continue reading How can an IT consultant or service help increase a business’s productivity?

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‘Let us learn from indigenous peoples’, UN chief declares

Indigenous peoples “hold many of the solutions to the climate crisis and are guardians of the world’s biodiversity,” in places as varied as the Amazon, the Sahel, and the Himalayas, said Mr. Guterres. Exploitation, evictions The UN chief acknowledged that indigenous peoples struggle to adapt to the climate crisis, and face the exploitation of their… Continue reading ‘Let us learn from indigenous peoples’, UN chief declares

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Are Birth Control Pills a must?

A safe, respectful space to discuss the lives and stories of women of all backgrounds, and the current events which affect us. Trans people and especially trans feminine people are expressly welcome here. People of all genders are welcome; feminist cred appreciated. Shaming women’s choices and invalidating the perspectives of other women is not allowed… Continue reading Are Birth Control Pills a must?

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What is your greatest accomplishment in among us?

Well, my greatest accomplishment in Among Us is managing to convince my fellow crewmates that I’m actually good at the game, despite the fact that I accidentally self-report every other round. It’s the ultimate mind game, really.

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Women of Reddit, Have You Ever Scared A Dude Away From Dating? If So What Occurred?

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$683 million appeal to deliver reproductive health services, where they’re most needed

11 February 2020Women With more than half of all maternal deaths occurring in countries affected by humanitarian crises and fragility, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) is calling for greater international support to provide life-saving reproductive health and protection services in these locations.  The sexual and reproductive health agency has launched a $683 million appeal this year to assist nearly 48 million women, girls and young people in 57 countries affected… Continue reading $683 million appeal to deliver reproductive health services, where they’re most needed

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Teenage girls’ education, ‘an indispensable foundation’ for achieving development goals: Guterres

11 February 2020Women Promoting education for adolescent girls is an “indispensable foundation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”,  Secretary-General António Guterres declared at the launch event of the Drive for 5 education initiative at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, hosted by the Irish Mission to the United Nations. Drive for 5  is a global call to action… Continue reading Teenage girls’ education, ‘an indispensable foundation’ for achieving development goals: Guterres

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With science ‘held back by a gender gap’, Guterres calls for more empowerment for women and girls

Pledging to end the gender imbalance in science, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his  message for the Day that “dismantling gender stereotypes” was an essential step. He highlighted the fact that “girls and boys perform equally well in science and mathematics, but only a fraction of female students in higher education choose to… Continue reading With science ‘held back by a gender gap’, Guterres calls for more empowerment for women and girls

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Female Genital Mutilation costs $1.4 billion annually: UN health agency

New modelling by the UN agency to coincide with the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, marked on Thursday, reveals that the cost of treating the total health impacts of FGM would amount to $1.4 billion globally per year.  The figure sees individual countries devoting nearly 10 per cent of their yearly… Continue reading Female Genital Mutilation costs $1.4 billion annually: UN health agency

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Central African Republic: One year after peace deal, a ‘long, steep’ road ahead to ensure child rights protections

6 February 2020Women A year since the signing of a peace deal between the Government of the Central African Republic (CAR) and 14 armed groups, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Thursday that millions of children across the country remain threatened by violence and a lack of access to food, health care and other basic needs.  With more than 500 grave child rights violations reported between January… Continue reading Central African Republic: One year after peace deal, a ‘long, steep’ road ahead to ensure child rights protections

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South Sudan: UN official welcomes release of women and children abducted by armed group

4 February 2020Women The expert leading UN efforts to stamp out sexual violence committed during wartime has welcomed the release of 78 women and 50 children by an armed group in South Sudan.  They were among more than 500 women and children abducted between April and August 2018 by the pro-Riek Machar Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO RM) and subjected to repeated… Continue reading South Sudan: UN official welcomes release of women and children abducted by armed group

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Coding in Namibia: UN supports young women’s computing career dreams

30 January 2020Women Six young women from Namibia are on the path to a career in the field of information and communications technology (ICT), with the support of the UN office in the country.  They were among a group of 39 counterparts from across the region who participated in the African Girls Can Code camp held in Pretoria, South Africa, last April. … Continue reading Coding in Namibia: UN supports young women’s computing career dreams

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Health services for Syrian women caught up in war, foster safety and hope: UNFPA

More than 70,000 people from the northeast remain displaced in Al-Hasakah, Ar-Raqqa and Aleppo governorates due to ongoing conflict in the area. Over 17,500 of the IDPs are women of reproductive age. In addition to continued drops in temperature, women face hazardous living conditions and increased risks. And without adequate health care and other services,… Continue reading Health services for Syrian women caught up in war, foster safety and hope: UNFPA

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Tackling femicide in Argentina: a UN Resident Coordinator blog

17 January 2020Women Tackling violence against women is crucial to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In January, the United Nations launched a Decade of Action to support meeting the 17 goals by 2030.  In this blog, UN News has invited Roberto Valent, the UN Resident Coordinator in Argentina to highlight what efforts are being… Continue reading Tackling femicide in Argentina: a UN Resident Coordinator blog

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Sudan: Lives of traumatized, displaced women in West Darfur under threat

Since 28 December, intercommunal disputes in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) have left more than 40,000 civilians displaced, of whom an estimated 10,800, are women of reproductive age. More than 50 were killed and 60 others injured, the UN has reported, and thousands of civilians in recent weeks crossed the border into Chad, seeking… Continue reading Sudan: Lives of traumatized, displaced women in West Darfur under threat

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FIRST PERSON: Community helping to heal New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina

Beth Ribblett is the owner of Swirl Wine Bar and Market in the New Orleans’ neighbourhood of Faubourg St. John. At college she studied costume design, and subsequently exercise physiology, but then decided she wanted to open a wine bar. Her business is now almost 14 years old and is focused on serving the local community.  “Swirl Wine Bar and Market is really a post-Hurricane Katrina story. I was interested in wine for a long time and… Continue reading FIRST PERSON: Community helping to heal New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina

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FIRST PERSON: Feeling the milliner’s vibe

25 December 2019Women The International Labour Organization (ILO) is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.  Kai Bussant… Continue reading FIRST PERSON: Feeling the milliner’s vibe

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FIRST PERSON: Chef’s ‘labour of love’ key ingredient for life in the kitchen

23 December 2019Women The International Labour Organization is marking its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration has launched a photography project called “Dignity at Work: The American Experience” to document the working life of people across the United States. UN News joined the ILO on a visit to the southern US state of Louisiana.    Roseann Rostoker moved to New… Continue reading FIRST PERSON: Chef’s ‘labour of love’ key ingredient for life in the kitchen

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Malaria: Focus on pregnant women and children, stresses UN health agency report

“We’re seeing encouraging signs, but the burden of suffering and death caused by malaria is unacceptable, because it is largely preventable”, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the agency behind the World malaria report 2019. Progress stalled The report notes a significant increase in the number of pregnant women… Continue reading Malaria: Focus on pregnant women and children, stresses UN health agency report

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FROM THE FIELD: Gaza men advocate for an end to early marriage 

21 November 2019Human Rights A group of thirty men in Gaza have succeeded in preventing the early marriage of girls under the age of 18, from 50 different families, thanks to a training programme supported by the UN gender agency, UN Women. One of them, Mossa Abu Taema, convinced the father of a 16-year-old in… Continue reading FROM THE FIELD: Gaza men advocate for an end to early marriage 

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Nairobi summit: Women’s empowerment a ‘game changer’ for sustainable development

12 November 2019Women The global goal of a sustainable future for all cannot be achieved until women, girls and young people gain control over their own bodies and lives, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told world leaders meeting in Nairobi on Tuesday. The Kenyan capital is hosting a three-day summit to mark 25 years since… Continue reading Nairobi summit: Women’s empowerment a ‘game changer’ for sustainable development

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25 years on from landmark conference, millions of women and girls still in danger: UN deputy chief

Amina Mohammed was speaking on Monday in Nairobi, where countries are meeting this week to mark 25 years since the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). The landmark gathering held in Cairo concluded with a Programme of Action “that placed individual dignity and human rights, including the right to plan one’s family, at the… Continue reading 25 years on from landmark conference, millions of women and girls still in danger: UN deputy chief

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UN policewoman recognized for ‘speaking up and speaking out’ on behalf of the vulnerable

5 November 2019Peace and Security At the core of peacekeeping lies the notion of shared responsibility, the UN peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, presenting this year’s award for Female Police Officer of the Year, to a woman who “has made a career of speaking up and speaking out on behalf of all vulnerable populations”. Police Major… Continue reading UN policewoman recognized for ‘speaking up and speaking out’ on behalf of the vulnerable

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Unity, regional cooperation and international support needed for Horn of Africa to develop sustainably 

“The foundations have been laid for a transition from peace to sustainable development”, she said, but building on these “will require unity and cooperation across the region and common ground internationally”.  This is particularly the case surround the issue of tens of thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons, many vulnerable to trafficking, along with… Continue reading Unity, regional cooperation and international support needed for Horn of Africa to develop sustainably 

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New UN Female Police Officer of the Year prioritizes ‘preventing sexual exploitation and abuse’

Major Seynabou Diouf, of the Senegal National Police, leads a task force that helps to prevent and end sexual exploitation and abuse with the UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Goma, North Kivu. She also manages the UN Police Women’s Network, which connects female officers for mentoring, training, professional… Continue reading New UN Female Police Officer of the Year prioritizes ‘preventing sexual exploitation and abuse’

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Reparations for sexual violence in conflict – ‘what survivors want most, yet receive least’

The 2009 mandate had “sent a clear message that sexual violence during times of upheaval and conflict is not the inevitable collateral of war but a horrific violation of human rights and international law”, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spelled out. She said the international community had been galvanized by the 2009 decision to intensify advocacy and… Continue reading Reparations for sexual violence in conflict – ‘what survivors want most, yet receive least’

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Wednesday’s Daily Brief: Iraq protests, ‘historic’ Syria talks, Chile pulls out of COP25, Guinea-Bissau, South Sudan, new nuclear watchdog chief

‘Historic’ new Syria talks should focus on relief for war-weary civilians, says UN negotiator Work on drafting a new foundational text for war-torn Syria officially began at the UN in Geneva on Wednesday with representatives from the Syrian Government and opposition sitting face to face and preparing to discuss the country’s future for the first time in… Continue reading Wednesday’s Daily Brief: Iraq protests, ‘historic’ Syria talks, Chile pulls out of COP25, Guinea-Bissau, South Sudan, new nuclear watchdog chief

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‘Real change’ involving women in peace and security, still too slow, Guterres tells Security Council

He spoke of “the sad fact” that the commitment “reflected around this table is not translating into real change around the world”, lamenting, “it is not coming fast enough or far enough”. “Change is coming at a pace that is too slow for the women and girls whose lives depend on it, and for the… Continue reading ‘Real change’ involving women in peace and security, still too slow, Guterres tells Security Council

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More women in Latin America are working, but gender gap persists, new UN figures show

28 October 2019Women More women are entering the workforce across Latin America, with an increase in 11 per cent in the last 30 years, putting the region ahead of the curve when it comes to growth in female labour force participation, according to new data published by the United Nations on Monday.  The research gathered jointly by the UN’s Economic Commission… Continue reading More women in Latin America are working, but gender gap persists, new UN figures show

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Monday’s Daily Brief: Israeli-Palestinian conflict, gender gap in Latin America, Syria talks in Geneva, human rights in Egypt, the future of digital telecommunications

‘Multi-generational tragedy’ in Israel and Palestine demands political will for two-State solution Pervasive deteriorating facts on the ground in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, “are pushing us every further” from achieving a viable two-State solution, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process told the Security Council on Monday. With the spotlight on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories,… Continue reading Monday’s Daily Brief: Israeli-Palestinian conflict, gender gap in Latin America, Syria talks in Geneva, human rights in Egypt, the future of digital telecommunications

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One-in-four pregnancies unplanned, two-thirds of women foregoing contraceptives 

25 October 2019Women Around two-thirds of sexually active women surveyed in a new UN study indicated that although they wished to avoid or postpone having children, they had stopped relying on contraception out of concern for how it was affecting their health. As a result, around a quarter of all pregnancies are unplanned.  That’s according to World… Continue reading One-in-four pregnancies unplanned, two-thirds of women foregoing contraceptives 

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Monday’s Daily Brief: Online hate, gender equality in Africa, Chile protests, African migrants in Europe, Security Council in South Sudan

Companies ‘failing’ to address offline harm incited by online hate: UN expert  States and companies are “failing” when it comes to combating online hate, the UN independent rights expert, or Special Rapporteur, on freedom of speech and expression said on Monday, ahead of the launch of a landmark report to reinforce legal standards for internet spaces.   Cautioning that hate speech… Continue reading Monday’s Daily Brief: Online hate, gender equality in Africa, Chile protests, African migrants in Europe, Security Council in South Sudan

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Beirut blast: ‘The faster we act, the better we can reduce human suffering,’ says UN deputy chief

“The explosion in Beirut last Tuesday shocked the world,” leaving neighborhoods flattened, a large part of Lebanon’s grain reserves obliterated, six hospitals damaged or destroyed, hundreds of thousands have been made homeless – many of them children, the Deputy Secretary-General told the donors teleconference, co-convened by French President Emmanuel Macron and the UN. The deputy… Continue reading Beirut blast: ‘The faster we act, the better we can reduce human suffering,’ says UN deputy chief

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As Beirut rescuers search for survivors, UN warns of ‘huge’ needs

Latest reports indicate at least 150 fatalities and thousands of wounded, but that figure is likely to rise, as rescuers search the port for survivors. World Health Organization (WHO) Spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said that many people were still missing and that hospitals were overwhelmed. Three facilities are “non-functional” and two more have been partially damaged,… Continue reading As Beirut rescuers search for survivors, UN warns of ‘huge’ needs

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Beirut blast: Here’s how you can help the UN aid Lebanon’s recovery

The comprehensive network of specialist UN agencies are working together to help the people of the Lebanese capital get back on their feet, but if you are wondering what you can do to help, we’ve put together this list of what they are doing, and where you can donate, to ensure that any aid you… Continue reading Beirut blast: Here’s how you can help the UN aid Lebanon’s recovery

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Security Council condemns ‘heinous and cowardly’ terrorist attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

6 August 2020Peace and Security Members of the UN Security Council have condemned “in the strongest terms” the terrorist attack at a prison complex in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Monday, that left at least 29 people – including civilians – dead. Many more were wounded in the attack, the responsibility for which was claimed by the… Continue reading Security Council condemns ‘heinous and cowardly’ terrorist attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

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Yemen: Human rights violations against journalists, coming ‘from all quarters’

“Journalists are under attack from all quarters”, said the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet.  The high number of rights violations against journalists across the war-torn country include killings, disappearances and death sentences in violation of international human rights law. Since just the start of April, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has documented… Continue reading Yemen: Human rights violations against journalists, coming ‘from all quarters’

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‘Immediate humanitarian assistance’ mobilized in force, to support Beirut after deadly blast

Reiterating the Secretary-General’s commitment to assist Lebanon, Resident Coordinator Najat Rochdi, who also coordinates the UN humanitarian effort in the country, has released $9 million from the Lebanese Humanitarian Fund to help meet immediate needs. “With the emergence of new challenges due to the latest devastating event, UN in Lebanon and partners are mobilized to… Continue reading ‘Immediate humanitarian assistance’ mobilized in force, to support Beirut after deadly blast

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Lebanon: Support for hospitals top UN priority in the wake of deadly blast

More than 130 people were killed in the blast, which ripped through the port and surrounding area, causing countless injuries and leaving thousands homeless. The Government has declared a two-week state of emergency. Speaking on Wednesday, UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq told journalists that support for hospitals and trauma response is a top priority. “The… Continue reading Lebanon: Support for hospitals top UN priority in the wake of deadly blast

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Lebanon: UN ‘actively assisting’ in response to huge explosions at Beirut port

4 August 2020UN Affairs The United Nations has said that it is “actively assisting” in the response to the horrific explosions that ripped through the port area of Beirut on Tuesday, reportedly leaving dozens dead and thousands wounded, among them some UN naval peacekeepers. A statement from a UN spokesperson  said Secretary-General António Guterres  expressed his deepest… Continue reading Lebanon: UN ‘actively assisting’ in response to huge explosions at Beirut port

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Six years after genocide, international community must prioritize justice for Yazidi community

The young human rights activist, who was among thousands of Yazidi women forced into sexual slavery by the terrorist group, reminded countries that the impacts of its atrocities endure to this day. Outrage and inaction Ms. Murad said although 100,000 Yazidis have returned to their homeland in Sinjar, in northern Iraq, they lack vital services… Continue reading Six years after genocide, international community must prioritize justice for Yazidi community

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Yemen: Crisis reaches new low, top UN officials tell Security Council

28 July 2020Peace and Security The humanitarian crisis in Yemen has never been worse, with conflict escalating, famine on the horizon, the economy in tatters and COVID-19 out of control, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday as they issued a fresh call for an immediate ceasefire. Four months on, negotiations between the… Continue reading Yemen: Crisis reaches new low, top UN officials tell Security Council

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COVID-19 provides opportunity to resolve conflicts, address weaknesses across Arab region: UN chief

António Guterres has released a policy brief outlining four sets of priorities to help these countries build back better and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fault lines, fissures and fragilities in societies and economies around the world – and the Arab region is no exception,”… Continue reading COVID-19 provides opportunity to resolve conflicts, address weaknesses across Arab region: UN chief

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Security Council stalemate frustrates families of Syria’s missing detainees

Wafa Ali Mustafa, a Syrian journalist, activist and member of Families for Freedom, which campaigns for the release of Syrian detainees, said their numbers are still growing as the Syrian government and armed groups continue to use detention “as a weapon to terrorize civilians” in violation of international law. Among those detainees is her father,… Continue reading Security Council stalemate frustrates families of Syria’s missing detainees

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Iraq: ISIL’s acts of terror ‘divorced from the values of all faiths’ 

Key signatories of a landmark Interfaith Statement on the Victims and Survivors of ISIL – representing Islam, the Christian church and other faiths – joined the discussion online, held under the auspices of the UN Special Adviser who also heads up the Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh / ISIL (UNITAD)… Continue reading Iraq: ISIL’s acts of terror ‘divorced from the values of all faiths’ 

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UN independent expert welcomes UK court decision to allow Shamima Begum to fight for citizenship 

“Citizenship is a gateway right, which enables and supports the right to have other rights, and without it individuals are profoundly vulnerable to harm”, said Fionnuala D. Ní Aoláin, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. Teen mother Shamima Begum was one of three schoolgirls who… Continue reading UN independent expert welcomes UK court decision to allow Shamima Begum to fight for citizenship 

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INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Concerns and hopes of Yemenis at heart of UN plans for better future

The conflict between the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah has entered its sixth year and has had a devastating impact on the lives of Yemeni citizens. Fighting in the country worsened in 2015, when a Saudi-led coalition intervened militarily at the invitation of the internationally-recognized Government in an effort to drive the Houthis, officially… Continue reading INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Concerns and hopes of Yemenis at heart of UN plans for better future

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UN top court rules in favour of Qatar in international airspace dispute

14 July 2020Peace and Security The UN’s top court has ruled in favour of Qatar over an airspace dispute involving four other Middle Eastern countries. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected an appeal, brought by Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which called into question the authority of the International… Continue reading UN top court rules in favour of Qatar in international airspace dispute

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BREAKING: Security Council extends for one year, lifesaving cross-border aid to Syria 

Updated resolution 2533 will allow the delivery of food, medicine and other lifesaving assistance through the Bab al-Hawa Border Crossing. Germany, cosponsor of the resolution, expressed relief over the extension.  “It is good news for millions of people in Syria that the Security Council was ultimately able to agree on our compromise proposal”, German Foreign… Continue reading BREAKING: Security Council extends for one year, lifesaving cross-border aid to Syria 

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Waiting to declare famine ‘will be too late for Yemenis on brink of starvation’

10 July 2020Humanitarian Aid In Yemen, fears of famine have resurfaced as UN humanitarians also warned on Friday that 360,000 severely malnourished children could die unless they continue to get treatment and aid is stepped up. In an urgent appeal for funding, the World Food Programme (WFP) said that it needs $200 million per month… Continue reading Waiting to declare famine ‘will be too late for Yemenis on brink of starvation’

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Lebanon ‘fast spiralling out of control’ leaving many destitute and facing starvation, warns Bachelet 

“Many have lost jobs, seen their life-savings evaporate before their eyes and lost their homes”, underscored High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, urging the Government, political parties and the financial sector, to work together to protect the poorest and most defenceless. Poorest most at risk Vulnerable Lebanese and other at-risk groups, such as refugees… Continue reading Lebanon ‘fast spiralling out of control’ leaving many destitute and facing starvation, warns Bachelet 

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Protecting migrant workers in Kuwait: a UN Resident Coordinator’s blog

3 July 2020Migrants and Refugees In Kuwait, the UN has played an important role in countering xenophobic rhetoric, falsely blaming the spread of COVID-19 on migrant workers. In this opinion piece, Tarek Elsheikh, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the country, highlights the efforts being made to safeguard the rights of foreign residents.  The increase… Continue reading Protecting migrant workers in Kuwait: a UN Resident Coordinator’s blog

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Syria: Top UN officials appeal to donors to help end ‘shocking’ scale of suffering 

“After nearly a decade of war and economic hardship, the scale of suffering remains shocking”, said Secretary-General António Guterres. The conference received pledges of $5.5 billion in funding, to support humanitarian, resilience and development activities in 2020, and $2.2 billion for crisis response in 2021 and beyond. In addition, multilateral development banks and bilateral donors… Continue reading Syria: Top UN officials appeal to donors to help end ‘shocking’ scale of suffering 

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Israel’s illegal annexation plans for Palestine, ‘disastrous’ for wider Middle East – Bachelet

“Annexation is illegal. Period. Any annexation. Whether it is 30 per cent of the West Bank, or five per cent”, Michelle Bachelet stated, adding that it would have “a disastrous impact on human rights” throughout the Middle East. She warned that if Israel goes ahead, the “shockwaves will last for decades.” While acknowledging that the… Continue reading Israel’s illegal annexation plans for Palestine, ‘disastrous’ for wider Middle East – Bachelet

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Yemen: millions of children facing deadly hunger, amidst aid shortages and COVID-19

Marking more than five years since conflict escalated in the country between Government forces and their allies, against Houthi rebel militias, the new UNICEF report warns the number of malnourished children could reach 2.4 million by end of year, almost half of all under-fives.  An additional 30,000 children could develop life-threatening severe acute malnutrition over… Continue reading Yemen: millions of children facing deadly hunger, amidst aid shortages and COVID-19

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UN chief urges Israel to abandon annexation plans

“We are at a watershed moment”, António Guterres told a virtual meeting of the Security Council on Wednesday. “If implemented, annexation would constitute a most serious violation of international law, grievously harm the prospect of a two-State solution and undercut the possibilities of a renewal of negotiations. I call on the Israeli Government to abandon… Continue reading UN chief urges Israel to abandon annexation plans

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UN agency assisting Palestinians working at ‘full capacity with inadequate resources’

23 June 2020Migrants and Refugees Some 75 countries and non-governmental organizations have  pledged  $130 million in financial commitments to the UN agency that assists Palestinian refugees across the Middle East, UNRWA, following a  virtual conference on Tuesday, The meeting was held to bridge a $400 million funding gap so that UNRWA can continue providing health, education and… Continue reading UN agency assisting Palestinians working at ‘full capacity with inadequate resources’

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Syrian refugees resort to ever more desperate measures to resist pandemic impact

16 June 2020Migrants and Refugees The COVID-19 crisis has caused a dramatic spike in the number of Syrian refugees in need of emergency assistance in the last three months, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, in an appeal for funding to confront new challenges posed by the health emergency. Now into its tenth year, the Syrian… Continue reading Syrian refugees resort to ever more desperate measures to resist pandemic impact

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Security Council: Time is on no-one’s side in Syria, warns top UN envoy

He told the Security Council on Tuesday – meeting via video-teleconference – that he is ready to convene a third session of the Syria-led and Syrian-owned constitutional committee in Geneva, towards the end of August, given COVID-19 travel restrictions. But he warned that the realities now facing the Syrian people – more than 80 per cent of… Continue reading Security Council: Time is on no-one’s side in Syria, warns top UN envoy

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Rights experts call for global opposition to Israel’s annexation plans

The move would create “a Palestinian Bantustan” and violates a core principle of international law, they warned in a statement issued on Tuesday. “The annexation of occupied territory is a serious violation of the Charter of the United Nations and the Geneva Conventions, and contrary to the fundamental rule affirmed many times by the United… Continue reading Rights experts call for global opposition to Israel’s annexation plans

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Iraq: UN probe into ISIL atrocities making ‘real progress’, Security Council hears

Karim Asad Ahmad Khan told the Security Council that the Team has already identified 344 alleged Da’esh perpetrators, the Arabic name for the extremist group, involved in the 2014 massacre of Yazidis in the Sinjar district of northern Iraq. Many categories of crimes The team has also identified at least seven categories of crimes for which Da’esh… Continue reading Iraq: UN probe into ISIL atrocities making ‘real progress’, Security Council hears

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Funding shortfall affecting critical water, sanitation services in Yemen

More than eight million people in the war-torn country, nearly half of them children, directly depend on the agency for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), amid ongoing conflict, cholera outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, UNICEF reported that its $479 million appeal for Yemen is less than 40 per cent funded. Unless it receives $30… Continue reading Funding shortfall affecting critical water, sanitation services in Yemen

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More urgency needed to help increasing numbers ‘locked out’, before 2030, says UN’s Bachelet

In a special meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva to review progress on achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, Michelle Bachelet insisted that “overall, we are not on track” to meet its ambitious aims: It is a promise extended to people previously locked out of development: the marginalized, disempowered and… Continue reading More urgency needed to help increasing numbers ‘locked out’, before 2030, says UN’s Bachelet

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Advancing multilateralism goes ‘hand-in-hand’ with work of the UN

15 January 2019SDGs Revitalizing the United Nations to “strengthen a multilateral rule-based world order” tops a list of priorities the General Assembly President told UN Member States on Tuesday. Convinced that “revitalizing the UN and advancing multilateralism go hand-in-hand”, Assembly President Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces said that she was engaging with world leaders in New… Continue reading Advancing multilateralism goes ‘hand-in-hand’ with work of the UN

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‘Historic’ moment: Palestine takes reins of UN coalition of developing countries

“Palestine and its citizens have first-hand experience of some of the most challenging and dramatic global issues we face” said Mr. Guterres in his remarks at the annual ceremony for handover of the rotating Chairmanship of the G77. Egypt was the previous Chair of the bloc, a coalition of 134 developing countries, along with China.… Continue reading ‘Historic’ moment: Palestine takes reins of UN coalition of developing countries

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World ‘not yet on track’ to ensure children a better future: UN rights chief

In her opening address to the 80th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, in Geneva – which reviews the records of Member States according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child – the High Commissioner noted that 2019 marked the pact’s 30th anniversary, and that it was “by far… Continue reading World ‘not yet on track’ to ensure children a better future: UN rights chief

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FROM THE FIELD: Liberia boosts efforts to guard against rising seas

14 January 2019SDGs With rising sea levels due to climate change already affecting coastal communities in Liberia, there are fears that densely populated parts of the capital Monrovia could be submerged, unless action is taken. It’s projected that a one-metre sea level rise could permanently inundate 95 square kilometres of land in Liberia’s coastal zone,… Continue reading FROM THE FIELD: Liberia boosts efforts to guard against rising seas

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THE COMMITTEES: Setting out to ‘transform the world’ in the General Assembly’s Second Committee

In this, the second in our ongoing series looking at how the headlines generated by the pronouncements of UN officials and world leaders are translated into action, we find out the Committee is breaking down this task. Many of the topics discussed during the Committee session were relevant to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);… Continue reading THE COMMITTEES: Setting out to ‘transform the world’ in the General Assembly’s Second Committee

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CLIMATE CHANGE FOCUS: Fighting drought with Somalia’s sand dams

UNDP Somalia/Said Isse Sand dams in Puntland, Somalia, can harvest water above and below ground and help to build the resilience of local people. (2017) ​​​UNDP Somalia/Said Isse Parts of the Horn of Africa nation have not received rain for three consecutive years and, as a result, crops and livestock have perished. Many fear a repeat… Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE FOCUS: Fighting drought with Somalia’s sand dams

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UN rights chief welcomes new text to protect rights of peasants and other rural workers

18 December 2018Human Rights As the most basic rights of rural people continue to be trampled on in many parts of the world, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, welcomed Monday the adoption on Monday by the UN General Assembly of a new declaration to help safeguard them. “Globally, peasants feed… Continue reading UN rights chief welcomes new text to protect rights of peasants and other rural workers

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Most ‘precious’ and ‘scarce’ resource of our time is dialogue, UN chief tells Doha policy forum

Recapping his recent participations in the successful adoption of the Global Compact on Migration in Marrakech, an agreement on a ‘rulebook’ in Poland laying out the way forward for the 2015 Paris climate accord , and a breakthrough in Yemen peace talks in Sweden, Mr. Guterres said  “each of these… underline a core reality in today’s world.” … Continue reading Most ‘precious’ and ‘scarce’ resource of our time is dialogue, UN chief tells Doha policy forum

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‘Fire-fighting approach’ to humanitarian aid ‘not sustainable’: Deputy UN chief

12 December 2018Humanitarian Aid With around one in every 60 people across the world caught up in a crisis that requires urgent humanitarian assistance, the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed told a top panel on the issue on Wednesday that maintaining a “fire-fighting approach is not sustainable” in the long term. Although the international humanitarian… Continue reading ‘Fire-fighting approach’ to humanitarian aid ‘not sustainable’: Deputy UN chief

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On flight to sustainable development, ‘leave no country behind’, urges aviation agency

7 December 2018SDGs Marking International Civil Aviation Day, the United Nations aviation agency, ICAO, is showcasing the socio-economic benefits and “tremendous” opportunities presented by the global journey towards sustainable development.  “International civil aviation remains our most remarkable example of successful human cooperation and effective global partnership,” President of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Council, Olumuyiwa… Continue reading On flight to sustainable development, ‘leave no country behind’, urges aviation agency

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Internet milestone reached, as more than 50 per cent go online: UN telecoms agency

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) global and regional estimates for 2018 are “a pointer to the great strides the world is making towards building a more inclusive global information society,” Houlin Zhao, ITU Secretary-General, said. The record figure of 3.9 billion people, or 51.2 per cent that will be online by the end of December, is… Continue reading Internet milestone reached, as more than 50 per cent go online: UN telecoms agency

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Taking fast road to ‘e-mobility’ central to a sustainable future: COP24

An electric and driverless car displayed at the United Kingdom Pavilion at COP24, in Katowice, Poland. December 2018. The conference has brought together thousands of climate action decision-makers, advocates and activists, with the objective of adopting global guidelines for the 197 parties of the 2015 Paris Agreement, when countries committed to limiting global warming to… Continue reading Taking fast road to ‘e-mobility’ central to a sustainable future: COP24

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Soil pollution ‘jeopardizing’ life on Earth, UN agency warns on World Day

A girl runs through a dried field in Mynmar’s Sagaing region. Once a fertile farmland, the soil has degraded and may not sustain crops for many years to come. 5 December 2018SDGs Soil is a “treasure beneath our feet,” essential to human lives and well-being, a senior United Nations official has highlighted, warning, however, that… Continue reading Soil pollution ‘jeopardizing’ life on Earth, UN agency warns on World Day

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Assembly President launches new initiative to purge plastics and purify oceans

Maria Fernanda Espinosa told journalists at UN Headquarters in New York, that her Campaign Against Plastic Pollution – a priority during her year in office –  will hold both consumers and decision-makers accountable, urging the phasing out of single-use plastics such as water bottles, and raising awareness of the impact plastic pollution has on human… Continue reading Assembly President launches new initiative to purge plastics and purify oceans

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Ambition, transformation, active citizenship: COP24 looks to next year’s big UN Climate Change Summit

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres briefing on the 2019 Climate summit at COP24 in Katowice, Poland. 4 December 2018. To his left is Special Envoy for 2019 Climate Summit, Luis Alfonso de Alba. “The Summit will focus on delivering three key outcomes: raising real ambition; transformative action in the real economy; and an unprecedented citizen… Continue reading Ambition, transformation, active citizenship: COP24 looks to next year’s big UN Climate Change Summit

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UN recognises role of sport in achieving sustainable development

4 December 2018Peace and Security The power of sport to help make sustainable development a reality and, in particular, the 2030 Agenda – the United Nations’ blueprint to transform the world for the benefit of all – has been explicitly recognized by a General Assembly resolution, adopted at UN Headquarters on Monday. The resolution encourages… Continue reading UN recognises role of sport in achieving sustainable development

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UN agriculture chief urges ‘transformative changes’ to how we eat

3 December 2018Health Obesity affects millions of people, and several billion suffer from diseases caused by vitamin- or mineral-deficient diets, known as micronutrient deficiencies, according to the UN agriculture chief, who called on Monday for “transformative changes” to our food systems. “The coexistence of undernutrition, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies – what we know as the triple… Continue reading UN agriculture chief urges ‘transformative changes’ to how we eat

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FROM THE FIELD: Persons with disabilities bike towards sustainability

A UN-supported initiative in Ukraine promotes sustainable tourism, development and protects the environment. © UNDP SGP Ukraine/2017 The “eco-routes” which are supported by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) contribute to the protection of the European plains, boost rural development and encourage sustainable tourism. People with disabilities, including those who are visually impaired, have been joining other… Continue reading FROM THE FIELD: Persons with disabilities bike towards sustainability

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‘We need to do more’ to transform the world, deputy UN chief tells African audiences

3 December 2018SDGs During her current trip to South Africa, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has spoken at several events in Johannesburg, on the importance of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development – the UN’s blueprint to end extreme poverty, fight injustice, and protect the planet, ensuring that no one is left behind. Gender-equality Ms. Mohammed’s packed… Continue reading ‘We need to do more’ to transform the world, deputy UN chief tells African audiences

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COP24: green, gender focus, as UN’s crucial climate change conference gets underway

Days after the UN sounded the alarm on the unprecedented levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, the world is gathering to define how the 2015 Paris Agreement will be implemented and moved forward.  Under the agreement, all countries have committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the global average rise… Continue reading COP24: green, gender focus, as UN’s crucial climate change conference gets underway

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G20 told crucial COP24 climate change conference ‘must succeed’: Guterres

30 November 2018Climate and Environment During press briefings at the beginning of the G20 meeting of industrialized nations in Buenos Aires, UN Secretary António Guterres described the event as an essential forum, citing a lack of confidence and high level of confrontation within the international community. As well as mistrust between nations, and the risk of… Continue reading G20 told crucial COP24 climate change conference ‘must succeed’: Guterres

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‘Be the change’ we desperately need, UN deputy chief urges global youth

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed addressing the Africa Youth Development Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa. 30 November 2018SDGs Young people are the leaders and torchbearers the world “desperately needs” but they also face serious challenges when it comes to realizing their potential, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General has said. Addressing the African Youth Development… Continue reading ‘Be the change’ we desperately need, UN deputy chief urges global youth

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COP24: UN climate change conference, what’s at stake and what you need to know

29 November 2018Climate and Environment As global temperatures continue to rise, climate action is lagging and the window of opportunity is closing. On Sunday, the United Nations will kick off critical negotiations on how to address the problem collectively and urgently, during a two-week climate change conference in Katowice, Poland, known as “COP24”. Thousands of… Continue reading COP24: UN climate change conference, what’s at stake and what you need to know

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‘Collective amnesia’ over causes of global financial crash – human rights expert

29 November 2018Economic Development 10 years on, governments are experiencing collective amnesia towards of one of the biggest factors behind the 2008 global financial crash –the housing crisis – which has not been addressed and is only getting worse, said Leilani Farha, UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, in a statement on Thursday. Ms. Farha,… Continue reading ‘Collective amnesia’ over causes of global financial crash – human rights expert

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‘Global trust’ declining, ‘our world needs stepped-up global leadership’

28 November 2018SDGs On the eve of the G20 international forum in Argentina, and ahead of next week’s COP24 climate conference in Katowice, Poland, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global leadership to be stepped up, “at a time of declining global trust.” In a press briefing on Wednesday, Mr. Guterres said that the… Continue reading ‘Global trust’ declining, ‘our world needs stepped-up global leadership’

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Africa Forum aims to boost business, reduce costs, help countries trade out of poverty

28 November 2018Economic Development Better transport, logistics and foreign investment are essential to smooth the way for the African continent to reduce trade hurdles, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). “Africa faces a moment when the market access gains that have been negotiated over the past two decades can be… Continue reading Africa Forum aims to boost business, reduce costs, help countries trade out of poverty

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UN launches new fund to advance sustainable development in Aral Sea region

27 November 2018Economic Development UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to fund a new initiative designed to reduce vulnerability, advance sustainable development and create decent living conditions for millions of people living around the Aral Sea, whose basin encompasses Uzbekistan, and six other countries in Central Asia. The high-level event, held to launch the… Continue reading UN launches new fund to advance sustainable development in Aral Sea region

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‘At risk’ Mediterranean forests make ‘vital contributions’ to development

27 November 2018SDGs Between 2010 and 2015, forests around the Mediterranean have expanded by two per cent, but that has come at the price of significant degradation and increasing vulnerability to climate change, population pressures, wildfires and water scarcity, warned a new UN report launched on Tuesday. The State of Mediterranean Forests 2018, from the… Continue reading ‘At risk’ Mediterranean forests make ‘vital contributions’ to development

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Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere break another record, UN report shows

22 November 2018Climate and Environment Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to a report issued on Thursday by the United Nations weather agency, which reveals that there is no sign of reversal of this trend, responsible for climate change, sea level rise, ocean acidification and extreme… Continue reading Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere break another record, UN report shows

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World Migratory Bird Day highlights deadly risks of plastic pollution

12 October 2019Climate and Environment Saturday marks World Migratory Bird Day which, this year, is raising awareness about the serious threats that plastic pollution poses to bird life, with a call for urgent measures to end the problem.  These include getting caught up in fishing gear and other plastic debris; confusing plastic waste with food and… Continue reading World Migratory Bird Day highlights deadly risks of plastic pollution

Actions not words: what was promised at the UN’s landmark climate summit?

23 September 2019Climate and Environment UN Secretary-General warned leaders not to come to his landmark Climate Action Summit with beautiful speeches, but to present concrete plans for cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and strategies for carbon neutrality by 2050. So what, exactly, was promised at Monday’s all-day event at UN Headquarters in New York? Country… Continue reading Actions not words: what was promised at the UN’s landmark climate summit?

Greta Thunberg tells world leaders ‘you are failing us’, as nations announce fresh climate action

The eyes of all future generations are upon you, and if you choose to fail us, I say, we will never forgive you. Greta Thunberg, Climate Activist She added, bluntly, “you are failing us, But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of all future generations are upon you, and if… Continue reading Greta Thunberg tells world leaders ‘you are failing us’, as nations announce fresh climate action

Ahead of UN summit, leading scientists warn climate change ‘hitting harder and sooner’ than forecast

The landmark new report, which will be presented to the UN Climate Action Summit, underlines the glaring – and growing – gap between agreed targets to tackle global warming and the actual reality. Compiled by the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the report, United in Science, includes details on the state of the climate and… Continue reading Ahead of UN summit, leading scientists warn climate change ‘hitting harder and sooner’ than forecast

At UN, youth activists press for bold action on climate emergency, vow to hold leaders accountable at the ballot box

“We have been waiting for you!” Jayathma Wickramanayake, the UN Youth Envoy, said, welcoming the boisterous crowd of young climate leaders, who made it clear from the very start of the day-long event that global political leaders are now on notice: they must make radical changes to shift the world away from fossil fuels and… Continue reading At UN, youth activists press for bold action on climate emergency, vow to hold leaders accountable at the ballot box

UN staff support youth-driven global action on climate crisis

20 September 2019Climate and Environment Staff at UN Headquarters in New York joined untold numbers of students, scientists, organized labour, and everyday people worldwide, who took to the streets on Friday, demanding action to address climate change. The global climate strike was inspired by weekly demonstrations held by the Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg, and… Continue reading UN staff support youth-driven global action on climate crisis

World’s 1.8 billion youth must ‘have a say in the future of the planet’

Young activists, innovators, entrepreneurs and change-makers are due to gather at UN headquarters in New York at the Youth Climate Summit on Saturday 21 September to put pressure on global leaders to take action to prevent climate change. Ms. Wickramanayake will be there, and UN News asked her why young people are so important to… Continue reading World’s 1.8 billion youth must ‘have a say in the future of the planet’

Nature ‘one of most effective ways’ of combatting climate change

World leaders will be gathering at the United Nations in New York next week at a Climate Action Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Ms. Andersen will be there to promote the idea of nature-based solutions to combatting climate change. UNEP is supporting one of the nine summit action tracks designated by… Continue reading Nature ‘one of most effective ways’ of combatting climate change

Cities: a ’cause of and solution to’ climate change

Ms. Sharif will be joining world leaders at United Nations headquarters in New York next week at the Climate Action Summit convened by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres. UN-Habitat is supporting one of the nine action tracks designated by the Secretary-General “Infrastructure, Cities and Local Action” under the leadership of the Governments of Kenya and Turkey. UN News… Continue reading Cities: a ’cause of and solution to’ climate change

New UN report launched to help ratchet up action to combat climate crisis

“We know why tackling climate change is important”, said Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Wednesday. “The devastation wreaked by Dorian on the Bahamas, what the Secretary-General called a Category Hell hurricane, is a glimpse into one aspect of a future powered by climate change – a future with super storms that grow in intensity and… Continue reading New UN report launched to help ratchet up action to combat climate crisis

UN summits to urge ‘ambition and action’ on climate change, sustainable development: Guterres

For UN Secretary-General António Guterres, there is no time to lose in the face of climate change, rising inequality, increasing hatred and intolerance; and what he described as an “alarming” number of peace and security challenges. “The biggest challenge that leaders and institutions face is to show people we care – and to mobilize solutions… Continue reading UN summits to urge ‘ambition and action’ on climate change, sustainable development: Guterres

UN climate summit aims to speed up transition to cleaner, greener future

Heads of State, representatives from the private sector, and the teenage activist Greta Thunberg are expected in New York to tackle what the UN considers the defining issue of our time. Amina J. Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, outlined some of the expectations during a press conference on Tuesday. “The Summit will present practical and… Continue reading UN climate summit aims to speed up transition to cleaner, greener future

Ozone on track to heal completely in our lifetime, UN environment agency declares on World Day.

16 September 2019Climate and Environment At the current momentum, scientists predict the planet’s protective shield of gas – or ozone layer as we know it – will be completely healed as far as some regions of the planet are concerned, by the 2030’s, the UN’s environmental agency (UNEP) revealed on Monday. The phaseout of controlled… Continue reading Ozone on track to heal completely in our lifetime, UN environment agency declares on World Day.

Monday’s Daily Brief: Ozone layer heals, ‘regional conflagration’ risk rises over oilfield attacks, South Sudan update, Myanmar genocide threat remains

Ozone on track to heal completely in our lifetime, UN environment agency declares on World Day At the current momentum, scientists predict the planet’s protective shield of gas – or ozone layer as we know it – will be completely healed as far as some regions of the planet are concerned, by the 2030’s, the… Continue reading Monday’s Daily Brief: Ozone layer heals, ‘regional conflagration’ risk rises over oilfield attacks, South Sudan update, Myanmar genocide threat remains

In The Bahamas, Guterres sees impact of ‘Category Hell’ hurricane, ‘powered by climate change’ 

Dorian was “Category Hell”, said Secretary-General António Guterres, “but he was not powered by a devil. We have always had many hurricanes, but now they are more intense, and more frequent, and they are powered by climate change.”  He said it was key for the international community to learn two things from the monster storm… Continue reading In The Bahamas, Guterres sees impact of ‘Category Hell’ hurricane, ‘powered by climate change’ 

Delhi Declaration: Countries agree to make ‘land degradation neutrality’ by 2030, a national target for action

13 September 2019Climate and Environment A major UN conference on fighting desertification agreed on Friday to make the Sustainable Development Goal target of achieving “land degradation neutrality” (LDN), a national target for action. The Governments which are party to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), met in the Indian capital of New Delhi over… Continue reading Delhi Declaration: Countries agree to make ‘land degradation neutrality’ by 2030, a national target for action

In visit to hurricane-ravaged Bahamas, UN chief calls for greater action to address climate change

UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued the charge on Friday during a visit to The Bahamas, which continues to reel from the onslaught of Hurricane Dorian. UN agencies are on the ground to support relief efforts in the affected islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. Speaking to journalists in the capital, Nassau, the UN chief expressed… Continue reading In visit to hurricane-ravaged Bahamas, UN chief calls for greater action to address climate change

Is the world living up to its climate commitments?

Around three years ago, the global community gathered in Paris in order to build a common approach to fighting climate change. They agreed to make efforts to restrict the rise in global temperatures to “well below”  2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and, if possible, reach 1.5 degrees Celsius. However, in July of this year… Continue reading Is the world living up to its climate commitments?

Climate crisis could see ‘collapse’ of some economies without diversification, warns UN trade chief

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s Commodities and Development Report 2019, maintains that diversification could be either “horizontal”, meaning venturing into new goods and sectors to reduce dependence on a narrow range of commodities – or vertical, which involves increasing a commodity’s value. UNCTD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi (2019) by UN News Kiswahili/ Patrick Newman “The climate crisis…will… Continue reading Climate crisis could see ‘collapse’ of some economies without diversification, warns UN trade chief

We are ‘burning up our future’, UN’s Bachelet tells Human Rights Council

In a direct appeal to the forum’s 47 Member States to unite to tackle climate change, Michelle Bachelet insisted that every region of the world stands to be affected. In the short-term, however, the worst effects of the fires and “drastic acceleration of deforestation” in Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil were on the families living in… Continue reading We are ‘burning up our future’, UN’s Bachelet tells Human Rights Council

Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas death toll expected to rise as thousands remain missing

“We certainly expect the death toll to rise, I can’t tell you what that would be, but we’re really worried about it,” Dr. Ian Norton, Manager of the World Health (WHO) Emergency Medical Teams Initiative, told journalists in Geneva. In the eye of the storm, you either drown, or survive “What we’ve seen unfortunately in this… Continue reading Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas death toll expected to rise as thousands remain missing

Mitigating climate change in Asia-Pacific could give region an economic boost

6 September 2019Climate and Environment The urgent need to move towards a low carbon economy and build resilience, would not only mitigate the worst impacts of climate change in the Asia-Pacific, but also lift the region economically, according to the body overseeing the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW 2019)… Continue reading Mitigating climate change in Asia-Pacific could give region an economic boost

Restore land to save the planet, boost the economy, says head of UN body combating desertification

6 September 2019Climate and Environment Investing in land restoration could not only help keep our planet healthy, but also be the starting point for resolving some of the biggest issues of our time, the head of the UN entity tackling desertification told journalists on Friday via video conference, from the ongoing global summit on the issue, underway in India’s… Continue reading Restore land to save the planet, boost the economy, says head of UN body combating desertification

Friday’s Daily Brief: Desertification summit, Dorian death toll rising, UN project eases Mali tensions, Yemen funding crisis, hope for Cameroon

Restore land to save the planet, boost the economy, says UN expert Investing in land restoration could not only help keep our planet healthy, but also be the starting point for resolving some of the biggest issues of our time, the head of the UN entity tackling desertification told journalists on Friday via video conference, from the… Continue reading Friday’s Daily Brief: Desertification summit, Dorian death toll rising, UN project eases Mali tensions, Yemen funding crisis, hope for Cameroon

Human rights are everyone’s business, amid relentless crises around world: UN’s Bachelet

Briefing journalists one year since she took office, High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, appealed for greater international cooperation. In our increasingly interconnected world, human rights violations in one part of the planet can have serious repercussions on another, she maintained. “We have seen this with large numbers of people fleeing their countries due… Continue reading Human rights are everyone’s business, amid relentless crises around world: UN’s Bachelet

UN ‘prioritizing needs’, ramping up aid, as Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the Bahamas

Briefing journalists in Geneva, Jens Laerke from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that initial assessments from Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands – where the storm made landfall and is effectively stationary as of Tuesday morning, local time – were “rather catastrophic”. He added: “As we heard, it made… Continue reading UN ‘prioritizing needs’, ramping up aid, as Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the Bahamas

Somalia: worst harvest since 2011, with more than 2 million expected to go hungry

3 September 2019Climate and Environment Somalia’s 2019 cereal harvest is the poorest the country has seen since 2011, when famine strained already scarce resources, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), announced on Tuesday, blaming unreliable weather patterns and “climatic shocks”. Delayed rains during what is known as the “Gu” peak season for crop growing (April-June), and parched river beds, have produced… Continue reading Somalia: worst harvest since 2011, with more than 2 million expected to go hungry

FROM THE FIELD: Restoring life to Ghana’s land

2 September 2019Climate and Environment Subsistence farmers in Ghana are learning how to hold back the decline in the fertility of the smallholdings they cultivate while revitalizing their soils as desertification increasingly threatens their land and livelihoods.  An increase in the population in the West African country has put more pressure on agricultural lands resulting in the clearing of forests and woodlands, a development which is hastening… Continue reading FROM THE FIELD: Restoring life to Ghana’s land

Activist Greta Thunberg gets preview of UNHQ ahead of climate summit

30 August 2019Climate and Environment Two days after disembarking from her carbon-free yacht in New York, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg paid a visit to UN Headquarters on Friday, after joining participants of her global climate strike movement, Fridays for Future, at the Organization’s gates. The 16-year-old and two other teens got a preview of the… Continue reading Activist Greta Thunberg gets preview of UNHQ ahead of climate summit

Decades of progress ‘can be wiped out overnight,’ UN chief laments at climate session in Yokohama

29 August 2019Climate and Environment “Little undermines development like disaster,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told attendees at a thematic session on Africa and climate change, on day two of the Tokyo international Conference on African Development (TICAD), now in its seventh year. “Decades of sustainable development gains can be wiped out overnight,” he lamented in Yokohama, citing… Continue reading Decades of progress ‘can be wiped out overnight,’ UN chief laments at climate session in Yokohama

Zambia: UN experts concerned over delay in the country’s debt restructuring

17 April 2023Economic Development UN independent human rights experts on Monday said they were deeply concerned over delays in reaching an agreement on the restructuring of Zambia’s debt and its corresponding negative human rights impact on peoples’ lives there. “We are worried that despite positive reforms undertaken by the Government of Zambia, the delays in sovereign debt… Continue reading Zambia: UN experts concerned over delay in the country’s debt restructuring

Diplomacy, not isolation, must reverse ‘negative trajectory’ on Korean Peninsula

“Diplomacy, not isolation, is the only way forward,” the senior official from the Department of Peace Operations said. “The lack of unity and action in the Security Council does little to slow the negative trajectory on the Korean Peninsula.” The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, “is unconstrained, and… Continue reading Diplomacy, not isolation, must reverse ‘negative trajectory’ on Korean Peninsula

I was wrong about Apple Pay

So Apple looked into the future and saw something very few outside of the payment world did Or they looked into what Europe had been doing for ages. Chip and pin was nothing new at the time. There’s more to the world than USA. Fortunately Apple has learned that a long time ago.

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Yemen at ‘critical juncture’ in bid to end eight-year war: UN Special Envoy

“One year on since the parties agreed to a truce under UN auspices, Yemen is again at a critical juncture,” he said, speaking via videoconference.  “I believe we have not seen such a serious opportunity for making progress towards ending the conflict in eight years. But the tide could still turn unless the parties take… Continue reading Yemen at ‘critical juncture’ in bid to end eight-year war: UN Special Envoy

Why do women stop their bf’s from talking to their female friends?

Disclaimer – I do not think I’m anything special. I’m tired of this. This post is not about bragging. I’ve met many jealous women in my life. Women/colleagues in my circle looking at me up and down, copping my makeup, my style , my clothes, afraid of me stealing their bfs. I’ve had many guy… Continue reading Why do women stop their bf’s from talking to their female friends?

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Pregnancy still possible?

A safe, respectful space to discuss the lives and stories of women of all backgrounds, and the current events which affect us. Trans people and especially trans feminine people are expressly welcome here. People of all genders are welcome; feminist cred appreciated. Shaming women’s choices and invalidating the perspectives of other women is not allowed… Continue reading Pregnancy still possible?

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Guterres calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts

“I strongly condemn the outbreak of fighting that is taking place in Sudan and appeal to the leaders of the Rapid Support Forces (RAF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to immediately cease hostilities, restore calm, and begin a dialogue to resolve the crisis,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday. Following the deaths of… Continue reading Guterres calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Sudan, as death toll mounts

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Don’t let SDGs turn into ‘mirage of what might have been’: UN chief

17 April 2023Economic Development UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is turning into a “mirage of what might have been,” at the opening of the Financing for Development Forum (FfD), taking place at UN Headquarters in New York. The Secretary-General pointed to reports showing that, since the… Continue reading Don’t let SDGs turn into ‘mirage of what might have been’: UN chief

What’s something a parent said to you as a child that still sticks with you to this day?

My mom believes vampires are real. Really, truly, physically real. Not in an Edward Cullen way, in a “if we don’t make sure Uncle Johnny is cremated, he might come back” way. This has stuck with me, because honestly mom wtf? Also she told me I had “nothing to offer” a partner because I don’t… Continue reading What’s something a parent said to you as a child that still sticks with you to this day?

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Tim Cook spotted at Coachella with Eddy Cue

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Funding a better future for all: 5 things to know about the Financing for Development Forum

There are so many conflicts, humanitarian disasters, extreme weather events and economic upheavals taking place in the world, that a new word is being used to describe the current state of affairs: the “polycrisis”. The word appeared in 2022, a year that began with tentative hopes that the global economy would begin to recover from… Continue reading Funding a better future for all: 5 things to know about the Financing for Development Forum

AirPods Are a Tragedy

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Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) at ADB, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Documentation and Communication / Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) at ADB, Manila, Philippines April 17, 2023 Deadline: 28 April 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) in Manila, Philippines . The duration of this… Continue reading Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Climate Change) at ADB, Manila, Philippines

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Principal Partnerships Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Administration / Principal Partnerships Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines April 17, 2023 Deadline: 27 April 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Principal Partnerships Specialist in Manila, Philippines . The duration of this post is 3 years. The ADB aims for… Continue reading Principal Partnerships Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

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Assistant Admin/Finance at DRC, N’guigmi, Niger

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 27 April 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Assistant Admin/Finance in N’guigmi, Niger. The duration of this post is 12 months. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities… Continue reading Assistant Admin/Finance at DRC, N’guigmi, Niger

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Finance Assistant at DRC, Amman, Jordan

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 26 April 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance Assistant in Amman, Jordan. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. Key… Continue reading Finance Assistant at DRC, Amman, Jordan

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HR Assistant at WHO, Kampala, Uganda

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 04 May 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of HR Assistant in Kampala, Uganda. The duration of this post is 7 months. The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. Key Job… Continue reading HR Assistant at WHO, Kampala, Uganda

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Business Operations Associate at WHO, Vilnius, Lithuania

You are here: Home / Accounts and Finance / Business Operations Associate at WHO, Vilnius, Lithuania April 17, 2023 Deadline: 06 May 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Business Operations Associate in Vilnius, Lithuania The duration of this post is 24 months. The primary… Continue reading Business Operations Associate at WHO, Vilnius, Lithuania

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Advisor, Chagas Disease and other Neglected Infectious Diseases at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

You are here: Home / Health / Advisor, Chagas Disease and other Neglected Infectious Diseases at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States April 17, 2023 Deadline: 13 May 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Advisor, Chagas Disease and other Neglected Infectious Diseases in Washington, D.C.,… Continue reading Advisor, Chagas Disease and other Neglected Infectious Diseases at WHO, Washington, D.C., United States

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Programme Officer – Field Coordinator at UNICEF, Zwedru, Liberia

You are here: Home / Social Sciences / Programme Officer – Field Coordinator at UNICEF, Zwedru, Liberia April 17, 2023 Deadline: 27 April 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Programme Officer – Field Coordinator in Zwedru, Liberia. UNICEF works for a world… Continue reading Programme Officer – Field Coordinator at UNICEF, Zwedru, Liberia

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Information Management Specialist at UNICEF, Dnipro, Ukraine

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 30 April 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Information Management Specialist in Dnipro, Ukraine. UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life. Key Jobs Responsibilities The Information Management Specialist will perform… Continue reading Information Management Specialist at UNICEF, Dnipro, Ukraine

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At what point do you go to HR when you’re having an issue with a coworker?

Depends on the issue and if it is something you can take reasonable steps with outside of going to HR. By doing so, you are saying that the problem is now larger than just you and the coworker; it is, or should be, the company’s problem that this behavior is happening. To them, that means… Continue reading At what point do you go to HR when you’re having an issue with a coworker?

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Which country will be the next USA?

Every country has its own unique strengths and challenges, and it’s not necessarily productive or fair to compare nations in this way. Instead, it’s important to focus on building strong relationships and partnerships between nations, promoting mutual understanding and cooperation, and working together to address global challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, and political… Continue reading Which country will be the next USA?

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Finance Associate at UNICEF, Algiers, Algeria

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 30 April 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Finance Associate in Algiers, Algeria. UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life. Key Jobs Responsibilities The Finance Associate will perform the following… Continue reading Finance Associate at UNICEF, Algiers, Algeria

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Communications Officer at UNOPS, Juba, South Sudan

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 4 May 2023 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Officer in Juba, South Sudan. UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage… Continue reading Communications Officer at UNOPS, Juba, South Sudan

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Procurement Associate at UNOPS, Juba, South Sudan

You are here: Home / Procurement / Procurement Associate at UNOPS, Juba, South Sudan April 17, 2023 Deadline: 8 May 2023 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Associate in Juba, South Sudan. UNOPS mission is to serve people in need… Continue reading Procurement Associate at UNOPS, Juba, South Sudan

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National HIHI Technical Coordinator at FAO, Kathmandu, Nepal

You are here: Home / Economics / National HIHI Technical Coordinator at FAO, Kathmandu, Nepal April 17, 2023 Deadline: 29 April 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National HIHI Technical Coordinator in Kathmandu, Nepal. The duration of this post is 11 months. Food… Continue reading National HIHI Technical Coordinator at FAO, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Procurement Assistant at FAO, Kiev, Ukraine

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 29 April 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Assistant in Kiev, Ukraine. The duration of this post is 12 months. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to… Continue reading Procurement Assistant at FAO, Kiev, Ukraine

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Business Transformation Officer at WFP, Niamey, Niger

April 17, 2023 Deadline: 02 May 2023 The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Business Transformation Officer in Niamey, Niger. World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Key Job Responsibilities The Business Transformation Officer will perform the following functions: Engage… Continue reading Business Transformation Officer at WFP, Niamey, Niger

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Business Transformation Officer at WFP, Antananarivo, Madagascar

You are here: Home / Business Development / Business Transformation Officer at WFP, Antananarivo, Madagascar April 17, 2023 Deadline: 25 April 2023 The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Business Transformation Officer in Antananarivo, Madagascar. World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting… Continue reading Business Transformation Officer at WFP, Antananarivo, Madagascar

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Is it fair to bring your baggage into a new relationship? How can you keep your past from becoming an issue?

Ur baggage is a part of u wether or not u want it to be and will affect ur relationship no matter what. Depending on what it is it’s usually better to wait till ur sure u want something long term then just sitting down and having a long conversation about both of ur shit.… Continue reading Is it fair to bring your baggage into a new relationship? How can you keep your past from becoming an issue?

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Which subreddit has the smartest redditors and why?

R/politics I have never seen so many physicians, attorneys, research scientists and economists in one place. The best part is, most of the posters are all of the above too. So like super duper smart people over there.

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Tights or stocking

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What is the most disturbing True Crime case you have ever heard?

TW: pretty gross :p Fidel Lopez got into a drunken rage with his girlfriend, reached into her vagina up to his elbow and ripped out her intestines and part of her uterus and left her to bleed out in a closet. Made my insides kinda hurt after hearing about that

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Do you believe that the death penalty should be abolished or that it should be allowed for certain crimes and why?

I think we as a society would have a lot more to gain by deeply studying our worst criminals instead of killing them. Like, use mind altering drugs on them and have psychiatrists delve into their past, their traumas, investigate medical histories, family histories, etc. No stone unturned. I know we do that to some… Continue reading Do you believe that the death penalty should be abolished or that it should be allowed for certain crimes and why?

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How do you get rid of waste from RV get more water electricity etc. when you are on travel?

A dump station is a place that is designed for the safe disposal of waste from RVs. This waste is disposed of into a communal septic tank, usually through the use of a hose. It’s important that you only use a designated dump spot as to not pose environmental harm or create unsanitary conditions to… Continue reading How do you get rid of waste from RV get more water electricity etc. when you are on travel?

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LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time

Remember folks, have an external backup disk that you only connect while doing backup. Do backups at least once per week, if you can remember to do them more frequently, even better. When you take care, the pain of getting hit by ransomware is much more manageable. (Of course, it’s even better to not get… Continue reading LockBit ransomware gang appears to be targeting Macs for the first time

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Consent

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People who are transphobic/homophobic/racist/etc, why?

Well, those terms are thrown around so often that the definition is so vague.. Played the new Harry Potter game – transphobe Disliked the Anne boleyn movie with a black actress – racist Don’t wear a rainbow pin during pride month – homophobic

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WFP chief puts hold on Sudan aid operations, following death of 3 staff in unrest

16 April 2023Humanitarian Aid The World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily halted all operations, as a result of the fighting between rival military groups in Sudan, which led to the deaths of three WFP employees on Saturday. According to a statement attributable to the Executive Director of the UN agency, Cindy McCain, the workers were… Continue reading WFP chief puts hold on Sudan aid operations, following death of 3 staff in unrest

Irrational fear about aging

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What is your favourite thing about LGBTQ+ Pride?

Pride month and all celebrations take place in my birth month so everything is covered in rainbows all month long. I also enjoy meeting people at the festivities. Despite some online environments, everyone I’ve met in person have always been great.

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What was your luckiest day?

You tell me: Being born in Canada Lucked into public transit jobs Found the love of my life, got married Successful transplant Won a car, won another car

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AppleID and other services down

⚠️There seems to be a huge Apple server outage currently. Affected services are: Apple ID / iCloud Apple TV Apple Music Chat Support …and probably more. Avoid purchasing anything in the App Store or the Apple Online Store. It’ll probably be down for at least an hour. (From @maybearidan on Twitter) All my devices have… Continue reading AppleID and other services down

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Why do stores have to individually roll out Apple pay in the US ? How does that work?

Virtually every card reader out there that fairly new already have the chip/NFC reader also built in. I am not sure on the specifics of unlocking that bit, but many stores lock it because they want you to use their payment system, like WalMart, they have WalMart pay or whatever it is called in their… Continue reading Why do stores have to individually roll out Apple pay in the US ? How does that work?

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From the Field: Haiti’s ‘hostage population’ struggle to survive

16 April 2023Humanitarian Aid Haiti’s population is being held hostage to brutality and gang violence, according to a report from the UN humanitarian office (OCHA), which contains harrowing testimony from a country seemingly in freefall. Artwork from Francisco Silva, featured in a UN humanitarian report on Haiti. The 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) for Haiti describes… Continue reading From the Field: Haiti’s ‘hostage population’ struggle to survive

How does being lgbt, effect your politics and what has effected you the most?

I’m not sure it has, as a working class person and someone with high empathy I’ve always been left leaning politically because I’ve always been primarily concerned with society caring for it’s people. No political party is really an ally to LGBTQ+ people in the UK right now, but certainly Tories are against us –… Continue reading How does being lgbt, effect your politics and what has effected you the most?

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How often do you wash your bedsheets and pillow cases?

I do two loads of washing per week, one week is clothes+towels, the other week is clothes+bedding, i find that if i don’t establish some type of pattern like that, i end up not doing my bedding until i notice it’s getting funky lol

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Asahi Linux: The team managed to get the Touch Bar working under Linux with KDE, as a secondary display

Likewise, I love the touchbar and will miss it when it’s gone at my next upgrade. I will never understand the hate. You can get the function keys back by tapping the Fn key or disabling anything other than the F keys in settings. Edit: yeah, I know, you can’t as easily use them without… Continue reading Asahi Linux: The team managed to get the Touch Bar working under Linux with KDE, as a secondary display

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“government should stay out of it’s citizens life” what do you think?

That’s an over simplified statement. For the most part, a person’s business should be their business. If they want to smoke weed or paint their house purple I’m fine with it. But if they start bringing kids or other people into it then the government has a role in protecting people and preventing harm. Eg… Continue reading “government should stay out of it’s citizens life” what do you think?

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Why do men?

This guys, that i think goes to my school, responded to an Instagram note i wrote where i said i loved McDonald’s and basically asked me out, saying he’ll pay. Now i have no idea who this guy is. I responded with “who are you?” And he just told me his name. No clue who… Continue reading Why do men?

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Bikini

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What book does this come from?

“Imagine knowing of creatures that can slip around the backside of five dimensions, creatures who, although wholly invisible and undetectable to our primate faculties, nevertheless exert a profound gravitational influence that can bring order to the entire universe. String theory opens up the intriguing possibility that these beings exist, that they have something to do… Continue reading What book does this come from?

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People who had stagnant lives for years, what did you do to change it? How old were you?

I was stagnant for four years one January I decided I had enough and I got three different jobs in one year and I found one I really like and now I’ve been there for two years. It was a lot of trial and error and I finally found one with a nice office. The… Continue reading People who had stagnant lives for years, what did you do to change it? How old were you?

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for all the women/people whose complicated relationship with their mom turned into a complicated relationship with themselves

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MY VOICEEEE

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Fighting between Sudan military forces strongly condemned by senior UN official

15 April 2023Peace and Security Following an outbreak of armed fighting in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, on Saturday, the head of the UN Mission in the country has issued a statement strongly condemning the violence, and other senior officials are voicing concern. The statement was released on Saturday by Volker Perthes, the Special Representative of… Continue reading Fighting between Sudan military forces strongly condemned by senior UN official

What is the best country/city for a semester abroad?

I done a semester in Dortmund, and it was amazing. I wouldn’t recommend Germany unless you were willing to learn the language though. I’d ask if you have any knowledge of another language already, or if there is a country you really want to travel to.

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Game Devs of Reddit: what are the biggest no go’s in game development?

Honestly, I know they are always present but deadlines. You can estimate a deadline, give a rough guess. But stating “release will be” and then granting a set date is a massive no-go, even though it always happens. It constantly leads to fuck ups and something will ALWAYS, without fail, go drastically wrong a short… Continue reading Game Devs of Reddit: what are the biggest no go’s in game development?

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Apple Talk Discord – Let’s chat!

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[Serious] Firearm owners, do you open carry or conceal carry? Why?

I don’t carry unless I’m in areas I know I’m going to potentially be in danger/need a firearm. I’m not talking about crime, I’m talking about wild animals. In those cases I open carry, and I’m generally in areas that if I forget when walking into a shop, or getting gas, it’s pretty common to… Continue reading [Serious] Firearm owners, do you open carry or conceal carry? Why?

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What was a misunderstanding that changed your opinion on someone?

I thought Meghan Markle’s dad sold her for a few bucks to interview with the media prior to her wedding and the royal family bullied her. Turned out she’s the one selling her family and her husband‘s family for $$$ while trying to portray herself as a victim and used the victim card to bully… Continue reading What was a misunderstanding that changed your opinion on someone?

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What is your silliest business idea that actually might work?

I would open two poke bowl restaurants in a big city, next door to each other. I would name one Wokebowl, where they’d only serve conscious, organic bowls with fair trade ingredients and superfood toppings. The other would be Brokebowl, serving potato and rice based bowls for all the cheap skates and scavengers.

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First Person: Keeping memories of Rwandan genocide victims alive

A toddler’s dress, and a five-year-old’s dress and sweater. Washed, cleaned, but still stained with blood. These are the personal items that Immaculée Songa donated to “Stories of Survival and Remembrance -​ A call to action for genocide prevention,” currently on show at UN Headquarters, along with a photo album, showing her daughters, Raissa and… Continue reading First Person: Keeping memories of Rwandan genocide victims alive

The idea that men will always treat their dream women right does have truth to it, but I also think can be damaging

Im not denying that its true, but I don’t think it applies to all men. The issue is that the statement is based on absolutes and not in the actual nuances that happen. Some men are just crappy people. A lot lack any self awareness and think everyone including their dream woman will accept them… Continue reading The idea that men will always treat their dream women right does have truth to it, but I also think can be damaging

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Young Girls and Hip Hop

Am I crazy for finding this problematic: there are a few dance moves and styles that I understand are trendy for adults, but I feel sad and uncomfortable seeing young kids doing them. I’m talking about the type of moves Rihanna’s backup dancers used at the halftime show. Some examples are body rolls, types of… Continue reading Young Girls and Hip Hop

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What types of punishment will will Jack Teixera face? Could he be questioned using inhumane interrogation techniques?

I mean, hopefully cause like alot of people now know about him, they trial him through the conventional, legal system, but then again America isn’t that far from the east when it comes to their “secret police” forces like FBI and the like, so if he doesn’t tell them everything, I fear he may suffer… Continue reading What types of punishment will will Jack Teixera face? Could he be questioned using inhumane interrogation techniques?

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who’s concert was better than expected?

Maybe you hear Post Malone’s stuff on the radio and think he’s just alright. See him live, no auto tune or distractions, and you instantly become convinced he is a defining voice of this generation.

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Female empowerment songs

My therapist wants me to listen to music about women who are strong, amazing and who don’t take crap- for a week and see if that changes my mindset. But idk what that is! Any suggestions? Up beat and empowering, I prefer not a lot of sexual stuff but some is alright. Lol let’s see… Continue reading Female empowerment songs

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How would you respond if a guy told you he was a former misogynist?

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First iPhone. A Guided Tour by Apple

This brings back so much nostalgia. Growing up poor, I could never afford these things and watching these walkthrough videos and WWDC events over and over again was a constant hit of dopamine and appreciation of their presentation. Now that tech has become more accessible in terms of cost, it lost some of it’s novelty.

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Homemade Pizzas, anyone?

Personally tonight, I’ve had the best pizza ever : homemade Italian pizza. Bit spicy but not that much, deliciouS from my local grocery store : Provigo. They have just opened a new food corn and my parents have gone there for the 1st time ever. Been a delightful experience for them and for my palat.… Continue reading Homemade Pizzas, anyone?

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Religious leaders join UN in praying for peace – ‘our most precious goal’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted that the gathering was taking place at a unique moment:  on the last Friday of Ramadan, as Christians celebrate Easter, Jews mark the end of Passover, and Sikhs enjoy the festival of Vaisakhi.    “Even the calendar is sending a message of unity,” he remarked.   “Today, at this blessed… Continue reading Religious leaders join UN in praying for peace – ‘our most precious goal’

Why do some people single out and bully pretty girls?

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Watched this today and had a huge wave of nostalgia

I don’t miss plastic computer casings. what I dislike more is how almost any other modern laptop is still made of plastic. Apple’s gizmos like the spaces keys on the board seem to trickle down to the concurrence. It should be illegal to make plastic laptops or to sell them without a deposit

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New UNESCO report reveals $97 billion barrier to reaching education targets

14 April 2023SDGs Without $97 billion in extra funding, a range of countries will fail to meet their 2030 national education targets, a new UN report revealed on Friday, calling for an urgent review of financing. The paper Can countries afford their national SDG4 benchmarks? by the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report of the UN… Continue reading New UNESCO report reveals $97 billion barrier to reaching education targets

Is it me

Is she a neighbour of yours or just friends with your boyfriend’s sister? If she’s a neighbour, it wouldn’t be too unusual for her to sit on the porch. It’s not her you have to worry about trusting. You’re not in a relationship with her. Do you trust your boyfriend? This is the question you… Continue reading Is it me

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‘It can happen anywhere’: General Assembly reflects on Rwandan genocide

“We are together to mourn the more than one million children, women, and men who perished in 100 days of horror 29 years ago,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “We pay tribute to the resilience of the survivors [and] recognize the journey of the Rwandan people towards healing, restoration, and reconciliation. And we remember –… Continue reading ‘It can happen anywhere’: General Assembly reflects on Rwandan genocide

How would you react if your SI O would ignore your suggestions and constantly try to fit in?

For example, my ex would constantly have something negative to say about my opinions or anything I would suggest but the moment his friends (who he met wavyy after me, and didn’t know that well), would suggest the exact same thing, his opinion on it would change entirely and then he’d give some shitty excuse.… Continue reading How would you react if your SI O would ignore your suggestions and constantly try to fit in?

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Conflict in NE Nigeria still affects children 9 years after Chibok girls ‘nightmare’: UNICEF

14 April 2023Peace and Security Nearly a decade after Boko Haram militants abducted 276 schoolgirls from their dormitory in Chibok, northeast Nigeria, 96 remain in captivity, the UN children’s agency UNICEF said on Friday.  Meanwhile, thousands more girls and boys have been subjected to grave violations amid ongoing conflict in the region, UNICEF added, underscoring… Continue reading Conflict in NE Nigeria still affects children 9 years after Chibok girls ‘nightmare’: UNICEF

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If you could any Fictional have Lawyer Defend you who would it be?

Mine would be Saul Goodman, he has a criminal mind and knows how to help/understand criminals as well as stop them. He’s the best lawyer on many who’s the best lawyer in fiction list. Everything he got Jessie and Walter through is nothing like I’ve seen others and he’s rich and sly . Second choice… Continue reading If you could any Fictional have Lawyer Defend you who would it be?

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‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto sparks backlash

The mistake is thinking that people will choose a car first and let the car manufacturer dictate what phones they can use. In reality, people are more invested in their phone than their car brand. Tell me I can’t use my phone with your car? Ok, there are plenty of other car choices. This reminds… Continue reading ‘A huge blunder’: GM’s decision to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto sparks backlash

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Young woman realization

When I’m around the men in my family/friend group, they tend to make little sexist remarks that make me feel small as if I as a girl/woman don’t matter. I would give them credit for being gentlemen tho. They don’t sexualize, slut shame anyone. They also respect women’s privacy, put women first and all text… Continue reading Young woman realization

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Is this creepy?

I was at a club in Europe a while ago with two of my friends (a couple). We are American. I was trying to pass through a crowd of tons of people as usual. My methods are not too rude I think- I make eye contact, say pardon me with a smile, and worm my… Continue reading Is this creepy?

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If you had the ability to time travel, what era or moment in history would you most want to visit and why?

I would most want to visit the near futures. Go, quickly look up various market timings and big money movers. Go back to present, invest. “Retire” from my job, use my time travel to become a billionaire. Also, I can know future disasters and geopolitical upheavals, that way I can move to the safest areas… Continue reading If you had the ability to time travel, what era or moment in history would you most want to visit and why?

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Haiti: $720 million plan to support millions facing gangs, hunger and cholera

14 April 2023Humanitarian Aid The UN and partners are appealing for $720 million to support more than three million people in Haiti, where gangs, hunger, and cholera have plunged nearly half the population into humanitarian need.  The 2023 funding appeal is the largest for the Caribbean country since the devastating 2010 earthquake and more than… Continue reading Haiti: $720 million plan to support millions facing gangs, hunger and cholera

Apple TV+ growth slows in US while Netflix loses first place

Intersting. Netflix is getting too expensive. Exporting my list and cancelling for a while. Enjoying the old shows on Disney (stars) at the moment. I think I’ll just keep one on the go and rotate. I was there was an app to manage watch lists for when you subscribe/unsub /resub

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Which company is an example of “bad idea, great execution”?

Movie pass. Terrible idea, it’s either going to be unprofitable, or not worth what you pay for it, but they executed on that plan like a boss. People where seeing movies every day of the month and paying almost nothing for it, which is why it fell apart, and has threatened to rematerialize several times,… Continue reading Which company is an example of “bad idea, great execution”?

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Why can’t Apple fully translate their iOS interface into all supported languages?

Apple is an enormous corporation with a vast number of employees, yet they still can’t manage to translate the entire iOS interface into every language that iOS officially supports. For example, the App Store isn’t translated into a third of the languages supported by iOS itself and just uses English. Apple Music Classical for example… Continue reading Why can’t Apple fully translate their iOS interface into all supported languages?

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vagina tablet came out?

Hi I was advised to take vagina tablets by a doctor to treat my yeast infection. The first one was fine, though a little of the medicatipn came out and it was VERY white. Today, a bigger chunk came out even though I inserted the pill correctly and far in there. But this time it… Continue reading vagina tablet came out?

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Is there something wrong with me if I want my boyfriend to show me his chat with some girl ?

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Period poops/farts

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What’s something your parents would be ashamed of you for?

My parents would be ashamed of me for not pursuing a traditional career path and instead choosing to follow my passions, which are seen as unconventional. However, I believe that following your heart and living a fulfilling life is more important than conforming to societal expectations. I hope to inspire my parents, and others, to… Continue reading What’s something your parents would be ashamed of you for?

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If the love of your life passes away and you remarry and have children with your new spouse, what would you do if you found out the love of your life was alive after many years?

Dear fellow Redditor, I understand that the thought of finding out the love of your life is still alive after remarrying and having children can be a very difficult situation to be in. However, I urge you to approach this situation with love and kindness. Love is a powerful emotion that should never be taken… Continue reading If the love of your life passes away and you remarry and have children with your new spouse, what would you do if you found out the love of your life was alive after many years?

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What are some of the thoughtful gift ideas for Eid?

As we approach the Eid festivities, let us be reminded of the true essence of gift-giving: the expression of love and gratitude towards one another. With this in mind, some thoughtful gift ideas could include hand-written letters expressing your admiration and appreciation for your loved ones, homemade baked goodies showcasing your culinary skills and affection,… Continue reading What are some of the thoughtful gift ideas for Eid?

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What’s something that should be illegal but isn’t?

Absolutely agree. There are so many things that should be illegal, yet they are not. It’s highly unfortunate that some of the most crucial issues in our society are not being addressed appropriately. One such thing that I believe should be illegal is cyber-bullying. It’s such a devastating and harmful act that can leave a… Continue reading What’s something that should be illegal but isn’t?

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In the digital age where all passport data is digital and accessible by authorities, how are fake passports possible?

To give you context, I’ve been reading news about people getting caught travelling with fake passports. However they have used the same passports to travel in the past. My question is, all your data with the government is digital. Passport offices will store everything including your photo and biometrics, and this data will be shared… Continue reading In the digital age where all passport data is digital and accessible by authorities, how are fake passports possible?

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Has anyone tried Yaz? What were your experiences?

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Different sized boob!??

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How did your first relationship end up?

Still in my first one but found out she cheated, still trying to process that but I’m weirdly not as mad as I thought. Always thought it was a dealbreaker for me back when I would think about what if it happened to me

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Old Apple ID

PSA to anyone that has an old Apple ID that uses security questions and can’t remember the answer, so you get stuck in the loop of “we don’t have sufficient information to reset your security questions” there is a work around to get into your old Apple ID, if enough people are interested I will… Continue reading Old Apple ID

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My boyfriend just beat me.

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History buffs of reddit, what are some cool history facts?

The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is recognized by many as the formal abolition of slavery in the United States. However, it only ended chattel slavery – slavery in which an individual is considered the personal property of another. While formally eliminating the most recognizable form of slavery, the Thirteenth Amendment also enabled slavery… Continue reading History buffs of reddit, what are some cool history facts?

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Reform global financial architecture to achieve sustainable development: UN deputy chief

Delivering remarks at a forum on reform held during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, she called for course correction now – the halfway point to achieve the goals by 2030.  In recent years, developing countries have been battered by soaring energy and food costs, the climate emergency,… Continue reading Reform global financial architecture to achieve sustainable development: UN deputy chief

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What was the weirdest way you got an injury?

I ruptured a tendon in my finger after it got caught in a flag belt while going for a tackle in flag football. When I got to the doctor, he took one look and said “you get this playing flag football?”… apparently it’s exclusively a flag football injury.

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Canada: Over 30,000 Afghan refugees arrive with IOM’s support

13 April 2023Migrants and Refugees The arrival of a charter flight in Toronto on Wednesday marked the successful departure to Canada of more than 30,000 Afghan refugees with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). IOM has worked closely with the Government of Canada and other partners to safely resettle Afghans in the… Continue reading Canada: Over 30,000 Afghan refugees arrive with IOM’s support

Colombia: Implementing peace deal, reducing violence ‘inextricably linked’

13 April 2023Peace and Security Fully implementing the agreement that ended five decades of conflict in Colombia and promoting dialogue with armed groups to reduce violence are critical to consolidate peace in the country, UN Special Representative Carlos Ruiz Massieu told the Security Council on Thursday.  The two aims are important aspects of the Government’s… Continue reading Colombia: Implementing peace deal, reducing violence ‘inextricably linked’

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My ex told me I wasn’t attractive anymore.

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I need a good bra brand that’s supportive

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What makes you happy?

my dog. always happy. just needs a few treats, some food, love and walk now and then. she never accuses me of coming home late … or of smelling like other lady dogs 🙂

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UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis

13 April 2023Migrants and Refugees The sharp rise in migrants and asylum-seekers making the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing into Europe requires urgent action to save lives, UN High Commission for Human Rights Volker Türk said on Thursday.   Since 2014, over 26,000 people have died or gone missing crossing the Mediterranean Sea.  Most of these deaths… Continue reading UN rights chief calls for action to address Central Mediterranean Sea migrant crisis

Why is Siri like this…?

An unofficial community to discuss Apple devices and software, including news, rumors, opinions and analysis pertaining to the company located at One Apple Park Way.

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Gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing world $1 trillion: FAO

Over one third of the world’s working women are employed in agrifood systems, which include the production of food and non-food agricultural products, as well as related activities from food storage, transportation and processing to distribution. But in a new report, FAO says that gender inequalities such as less access for women to knowledge and… Continue reading Gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing world $1 trillion: FAO

UN independent experts spotlight ‘prima facie war crime’ in East Jerusalem

“There has been an ongoing and unchecked tragedy: the forced eviction of Palestinians from their homes,” they said in a joint statement.  “Israel’s transfer of its own population into the occupied territory confirms a deliberate intention to colonize the territory it occupies, a practice strictly prohibited by international humanitarian law,” they said. “It amounts to… Continue reading UN independent experts spotlight ‘prima facie war crime’ in East Jerusalem

I love Notes! Why does it look different on each platform?

I use Notes every day to take note for my coaching clients, write articles, and even track recipes and holiday gifts. I love that I can track it on my iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, and MacMini – and it syncs PERFECTLY. But why does it look AMAZING on my iPad and not on my MacMini/Air?

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When was a time you felt like the main character?

Really think about this question. For you to feel like a main character, what do you need? For yourself to treat yourself like a main character, or for other people to treat you like a main character?

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How to not cave?

I was in a relationship where I was ghosted haha inserted embarrassment here Anyways after a good long while, he finally reached out today. I haven’t even looked at what he said, I’m too anxious to even read it. In your experience, when “ex’s” come back, I say ex so lightly lmao what are they… Continue reading How to not cave?

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What’s the best main (lead) character development you’ve seen in a show and why?

Betty in the show Ugly Betty, she starts off as this shy, self doubting, outcast assistant and morphs each season into someone who takes opportunities that scare her, is driven to advance her career, and fails constantly but when she succeeds she shines like no other. She finds herself in her personal life and in… Continue reading What’s the best main (lead) character development you’ve seen in a show and why?

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‘Fully financing’ HIV response in Africa will save millions of lives: UNAIDS

12 April 2023Health Fully financing the HIV response in Africa will produce substantial health, social and economic gains for the continent, a new report backed by the UN agency devoted to ending AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed. The report based on research by the Economist Impact partnership across 13 African countries, A Triple Dividend: The health, social… Continue reading ‘Fully financing’ HIV response in Africa will save millions of lives: UNAIDS

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Mali: Civilians paying the price as terrorist violence flares up, Security Council hears

El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, briefed the Security Council on major developments in the West African country over the past three months.  MINUSMA was established a decade ago following insecurity in the north and a failed military coup, which led to the signing of… Continue reading Mali: Civilians paying the price as terrorist violence flares up, Security Council hears

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How do you play Rock paper scissors?

Recently I had the opportunity to play this game with someone from another part of the country and their wording is different than mine. For example, Rock, paper, scissors and shoot vs. Rock, paper, scissors shoot or just Rock paper scissors?

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Central Mediterranean: Deadliest quarter for migrant deaths in six years

IOM’s Missing Migrants Project documented 441 deaths during this period, though the true toll is likely to be higher.  Investigations continue into several reports of so-called invisible shipwrecks – cases where boats are reported missing but there are no records of survivors or search and rescue (SAR) operations.   The fates of more than 300… Continue reading Central Mediterranean: Deadliest quarter for migrant deaths in six years

Apple expands innovative Restore Fund for carbon removal

I wish they would expand innovative practices that support reduce, reuse, and recycle. But so far they’ve only done the latter because it supports their endless consumption machine. Meanwhile they are producing computers with soldered storage, effectively giving them a several year lifespan before they’re bricks.

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Lost decade looms for debt-ridden developing countries: UNCTAD

In a new report, UNCTAD projects that annual growth across large parts of the global economy will be below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. High interest rates combined with soaring debt levels will add to the “crushing” effect on developing countries over the coming years, to the tune of at least $800 billion. The UN body… Continue reading Lost decade looms for debt-ridden developing countries: UNCTAD

Guterres delivers message of ‘hope and renewal’ for Somalia

“Somalia faces many challenges, but in the spirit of Ramadan, I also bring a message of hope and renewal – the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Somali people. “Let us come together to advance peace and security, sustainable development and human rights – and build a better future for all Somalis,” the UN… Continue reading Guterres delivers message of ‘hope and renewal’ for Somalia

What are your thoughts on the value of NFTs, and do you think they have a sustainable future in the blockchain space?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have generated a significant amount of interest and debate in the blockchain and digital art communities. The value of NFTs is primarily derived from their uniqueness, provenance, and the ability to provide artists with a new revenue stream through the digital art market. Advocates of NFTs argue that they offer a more… Continue reading What are your thoughts on the value of NFTs, and do you think they have a sustainable future in the blockchain space?

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What’s Up Fellow Redditors, How are you all doing today?

Hey there! I’m doing just fantastic! In fact, I’m doing so well that I’ve decided to quit my day job and pursue my true passion: becoming a professional cat herder. It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. You know what they say – you only live nine times! 😸

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Register for the Open Ended Committee of Permanent Representative, 29-31 May and 2 June 2023

The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme will hold its second open-ended meeting in preparations for the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly for the year 2023 from 29 to 31 May and on 2 June 2023. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO THE second open-ended meeting of the… Continue reading Register for the Open Ended Committee of Permanent Representative, 29-31 May and 2 June 2023

What is the overall outcome if the black and blue or white and gold shirt controversy?

the actual dress was black and blue, it’s just the lighting and shitty quality of the photo playing tricks on your perception of it. Have you seen those optical illusions where there will be boxes with the same color but one looks darker because it’s drawn to look like it’s in a shadow? it’s a… Continue reading What is the overall outcome if the black and blue or white and gold shirt controversy?

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I need relationship advice

So is it normal after a certain time of being dating someone to just feel very casual and calm, kinda boring or something like that. It’s not the same passion as the beginning, and it’s making me worry I’m crying myself t sleep because of this I’m scared I don’t love him anymore even though… Continue reading I need relationship advice

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Is Russia becoming more distant from the CCP, what do you think?

It seems they are inherently selfish immoral and untrustworthy even to their closest ally I hope everyone turns against them frankly , they just have such an evil vision for the world and for humanity To me they are an evil wild card that might screw humanity up entirely, see covid, look towards AI

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What YouTubers/influencers would women simp for?

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I asked a guy out and now he’s acting kind of cold .

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Birth control pills question

“Nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.” if you gain a considerable amount of weight i’m sure you could notice some cellulite. but you may n it… Continue reading Birth control pills question

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Mercenary spyware hacked iPhone victims with rogue calendar invites, researchers say

First of all, tech crunch needs to be banned. It’s an awful website that doesn’t load correctly on iPhones. Second of all, shame on apple for letting it take over your calendar invites. I had to switch to chrome which actually alerts you that the site is attempting to open another app and asks if… Continue reading Mercenary spyware hacked iPhone victims with rogue calendar invites, researchers say

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How Do You Listen to Music?

I don’t mean what platform or device. I mean how do you tend to listen? Do you listen to playlists, hits of various artists, albums, etc? If I like an artist, I go and listen to all their music, albums, etc. I dive in deep when I am enjoying a particular artist. I will literally… Continue reading How Do You Listen to Music?

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Struggling deeply with self-esteem

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Türkiye: Protecting cultural heritage after the earthquakes

11 April 2023Humanitarian Aid To help protect the irreplaceable cultural heritage of the earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has delivered a first shipment of twenty containers to archaeological museums in Hatay and Kahramanmaraş. It marks the start of a wider effort to support the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in protecting… Continue reading Türkiye: Protecting cultural heritage after the earthquakes

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Apple’s worst cases of form over function?

I think Apple has found a relatively good balance on most of its apps and it’s operating systems, making it convenient and easy to look at. But what are some Apple apps or design choices, that just leave you scratching your head as to how it got green lit to public use?

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IMF lowers global economic growth outlook as ‘fog thickens’

Global inflation is also heading down, signalling that the tightening of monetary policy through major interest rate rises is bearing fruit, though more slowly than initially anticipated, said the IMF’s Director of Research, from 8.7 percent last year to seven percent this year, and 4.9 percent in 2024. Gradual recovery ‘remains on track’ Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said… Continue reading IMF lowers global economic growth outlook as ‘fog thickens’

Myanmar: UN condemns deadly military airstrike on crowd of civilians

Military aircraft dropped bombs and fired on a crowd of people in Kanbulu Township, located in Sagaing Region, who had gathered that morning for the opening of a new town hall, according to media reports.  Guterres condemns attack  UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack and called for those responsible to be held accountable,… Continue reading Myanmar: UN condemns deadly military airstrike on crowd of civilians

What is it like to be ugly?

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Afghanistan: UN forced to make ‘appalling choice’ following ban on women nationals

An OCHA woman staff member meets displaced women in eastern Afghanistan 11 April 2023UN Affairs The UN has launched an operational review in Afghanistan, and told national staff to remain at home, following the decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan women from working with the Organization.  “UN national personnel – women… Continue reading Afghanistan: UN forced to make ‘appalling choice’ following ban on women nationals

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What toppings do you like on a hotdog?

damnit…now im gonna go out and by it… Hormel no beans chili, extra sharp store brand chedder (shredded), diced white onions, and yellow French’s mustard. And none of them fancy all beef franks, give me that all animals that are processed in this facility lips and peckers non kosher hot dog. boiled.

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What is the craziest thing your family members have ever done?

My carpenter aunt, determined to build the ultimate treehouse for her kids, spent months secretly working on the project. She built a three-story treehouse, complete with rope bridges, a zip line, and a secret hidden room. When she finally revealed her masterpiece, the entire neighborhood was in awe, and she became the coolest aunt in… Continue reading What is the craziest thing your family members have ever done?

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What is it like to be ugly?

If I wasn’t, I’d do whatever I could to be as ugly as possible. People aren’t beautiful things and I refuse to make looking at me a pleasant experience for anyone superficial enough to care what I look like.

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So, um, those of you who are on the higher side of a weight scale, does it hurt when your own family thinks your ugly?

A lot.It destroyed my confidence, but I started to realise that working on myself and the way I perceive myself helps much more than anything other can do.When you listen to others is to share joy, not to be let down, criticism is important and we need to understand it, but there is a line.Never… Continue reading So, um, those of you who are on the higher side of a weight scale, does it hurt when your own family thinks your ugly?

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On surprise visit to Mogadishu, UN chief urges ‘massive international support’ for Somalia

“I am also here to ring the alarm on the need of massive international support,  because of the humanitarian difficulties the country is facing, massive humanitarian support in relation to the build-up of a security capacity of Somalia, and massive humanitarian support in stabilisation and development of the country,” Secretary-General António Guterres said in the… Continue reading On surprise visit to Mogadishu, UN chief urges ‘massive international support’ for Somalia

People who have met Steven Seagal, is it true that he’s a real douche?

It’s pretty much a fact that he’s more or less bullshat his way through his entire life and is the most egomaniacal douche to ever walk the earth. Just look at his list of sexual assault allegations to see he’s not used to being denied what he wants. The only real things he’s ever done… Continue reading People who have met Steven Seagal, is it true that he’s a real douche?

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A girl asked me if I had a spare pad in the public restroom today.

I said yes and I gave her one without hesitation. I’m always happy to help out another girl in need. She appeared to be quite young, teenage/young adult. So I could understand and see she was shy. It’s the first time it’s ever happened that someone asked. I wish people wouldn’t be shy/embarrassed/intimidated to ask/talk… Continue reading A girl asked me if I had a spare pad in the public restroom today.

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Which philosopher was overrated and probably wrong according to you?

Personally, I think Jean-Jacques Rousseau is overrated. I mean, sure, his ideas about the social contract were influential in shaping modern political theory, but I think his emphasis on the “noble savage” and his romanticization of pre-modern society were misguided. Plus, his views on gender roles and education were pretty outdated, even for his time.

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Will chat GPT and AI like it make universities and public education obsolete? Why or why not?

AI ain’t gonna replace us anytime soon, you feel me? We still gotta lot to offer, like our creativity, empathy, and that certain je ne sais quoi that machines just can’t replicate. That being said, AI is definitely making its mark on education. It’s already being used in classrooms to help students learn more efficiently,… Continue reading Will chat GPT and AI like it make universities and public education obsolete? Why or why not?

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Why infamous personalities are always expected to be perfect?

Two things : this is indeed a good question you’re probably an actor who was criticised because of their recent actions. Just like any of us, actors can have bad days as well… people should think before judging a person just because they’re on a bigger stage than they are. Anyone can have rough patches;… Continue reading Why infamous personalities are always expected to be perfect?

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women- how old were you when you went to your first gyno appt, and does the age matter if you’re not sexually active?

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A customer at work has started to bring me gifts and it’s making me uncomfortable

The majority of men are delusional. With the exception of a few non delusional men, there’s no such thing as a friendly chat. They delude themselves into thinking it means that women are expressing interest in them. The next time he tries to give you a gift, tell him that it’s against work rules to… Continue reading A customer at work has started to bring me gifts and it’s making me uncomfortable

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What are the best acne products?

Lol , if it’s bad acne , then just go to the doctor and ask for accutane, it will go away after a month and will never come back.

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Can birth control help with acne?

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Panic attacks. How do you know if they’re coming, how do you calm yourself, or how do you comfort others suffering one?

It all lies in the breath. The mind is the body and the body is the mind. They communicate with each other. During a panic attack, you experience fast breathing, muscle tension, pacing, etc. so the antidote to that is to slow your breathing, release the muscle tension, and stay in place. It’s very hard… Continue reading Panic attacks. How do you know if they’re coming, how do you calm yourself, or how do you comfort others suffering one?

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I’ll never be “beautiful” or one of the prettiest girls and it seriously bugs me

I just want to be cool, and pretty, but im neither. My face and body type are pretty weird, and im just kinda awkward. Left and right i see influencers and characters who are obviously flawless. i feel so unseen. i feel like no one on earth will ever think im cool or beautiful. and… Continue reading I’ll never be “beautiful” or one of the prettiest girls and it seriously bugs me

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International system crucial to countering threat of weapons diversion, Security Council hears

“Emanating from any arms transfer is the inherent risk of diversion of the equipment to unauthorized end users,” said Izumi Nakamitsu, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. Addressing the Council during the first open meeting of Russia’s month-long presidency – and during which many delegates referenced the ongoing conflict in Ukraine – she emphasized that… Continue reading International system crucial to countering threat of weapons diversion, Security Council hears

Curbing ‘expressions of violence’ a key to peace in Colombia: Guterres

The 2016 peace deal between the authorities and the FARC-EP militia group ended five decades of conflict, and the report is the first to cover verification of its chapters on comprehensive rural reform and ethnic issues, in line with a Security Council resolution adopted in January.  The report spans the period from late December to… Continue reading Curbing ‘expressions of violence’ a key to peace in Colombia: Guterres

Yemen: UN says Saudi-Houthi talks in Sana’a ‘a welcome step’

10 April 2023Peace and Security Talks between Saudi and Omani delegations with officials from the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen’s capital Sana’a over the weekend, were described as “a welcome step towards the de-escalation in tensions”, by the UN Spokesperson on Monday. Stéphane Dujarric was responding to questions from correspondents at the regular noon briefing… Continue reading Yemen: UN says Saudi-Houthi talks in Sana’a ‘a welcome step’

what was the strangest combination of food you actually enjoyed?

When I was locked up,man,believe me,I’ve had my fair share of some real bizarre,fucked up combinations of food.But let me tell you,the one that stands out the most,was when I had to make do with a can of spaghetti sauce,a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of hot sauce.Now,I know it sounds gross,but trust me,when… Continue reading what was the strangest combination of food you actually enjoyed?

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UN commission examines threats to global education goal

The issue is under the microscope this week at the latest session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD), taking place at UN Headquarters in New York.  Delivering opening remarks, Ms. Mohammed began by highlighting the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, who have been banned from high school and university, calling this “one… Continue reading UN commission examines threats to global education goal

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What is your biggest regret in life; something that doesn’t let you have a semblance of peace and happiness ever?

I know what brings me happiness, real joy. I know the job, or rather the activity for which I was created. And I can’t do that in a normal society. The biggest disappointment in life is knowing that you were made for something else that you can never, NEVER do anymore. You will NEVER be… Continue reading What is your biggest regret in life; something that doesn’t let you have a semblance of peace and happiness ever?

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Ladies that did later hair removal at home, how effective was it and was it worth the money?

I know there’s small layers for hair removal at home, not the kind you’d find at a beauty salon, but I wonder how effective they are. If it actually does anything then it’s worth the money, but it’s not an amount of money that I’d want to go to waste. So are they good or… Continue reading Ladies that did later hair removal at home, how effective was it and was it worth the money?

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You Can Now Order Domino’s Pizza Using CarPlay

you can’t freely choose toppings in the car, as the functionality is only available for preselected or recently placed orders good, i’d hope people aren’t sitting there picking between pepperoni and sausage on the freeway if this stops people from ordering from their phones while driving that’s great, but it’s sad that they wouldn’t just… Continue reading You Can Now Order Domino’s Pizza Using CarPlay

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From The Field: Brazil provides model welcome for Venezuelan migrants

10 April 2023Migrants and Refugees An unprecedented number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants have entered northern Brazil since 2017; the way they have been welcomed and dealt with at a UN-run facility has been praised as a model for the region. A Venezuelan girl waits at a reception centre in northern Brazil. More than 800,000… Continue reading From The Field: Brazil provides model welcome for Venezuelan migrants

Men complain about things they don’t get, women complain about things we’re actually subjected to

Been thinking about this a lot lately, and I’ve had a lot of debates about gender roles and sexism with many men. One of the biggest things I notice is that men complain about things they DONT receive or treatment they DONT get, but women are bothered by the treatment we DO get in regards… Continue reading Men complain about things they don’t get, women complain about things we’re actually subjected to

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Apple meets with retail workers countrywide to “address unionization risks.”

When the richest company on planet Earth feels it can’t pay its workers a fair wage and provide benefits, Capitalism is no longer a viable concept. It’s time to move to an economic model that places the health of society above the psychopathically singleminded pursuit of pursuit of shareholder profits.

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Water and Land Management Expert at WFP, Nairobi, Kenya

April 10, 2023 Deadline: 27 April 2023 The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Water and Land Management Expert in Nairobi, Kenya. The duration of this post is 11 months. World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Key Job Responsibilities… Continue reading Water and Land Management Expert at WFP, Nairobi, Kenya

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Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Pastoral Livelihoods Advisor at WFP, Nairobi, Kenya

April 10, 2023 Deadline: 27 April 2023 The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Pastoral Livelihoods Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya. The duration of this post is 1 year. World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Key Job… Continue reading Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Pastoral Livelihoods Advisor at WFP, Nairobi, Kenya

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Senior Project Officer (Transport) at ADB, Bangladesh

April 10, 2023 Deadline: 21 April 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior Project Officer (Transport) in Bangladesh . The duration of this post is 3 years. The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. Key Jobs Responsibilities The Senior Project Officer… Continue reading Senior Project Officer (Transport) at ADB, Bangladesh

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Senior Treasury Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Accounts and Finance / Senior Treasury Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines April 10, 2023 Deadline: 20 April 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Senior Treasury Specialist in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 3 years. The ADB aims… Continue reading Senior Treasury Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

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IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) at ADB, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Business Development / IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) at ADB, Manila, Philippines April 10, 2023 Deadline: 24 April 2023 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this… Continue reading IT Specialist (Product Lead – Digital Factory) at ADB, Manila, Philippines

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I find it scary that men find me attractive.

A safe, respectful space to discuss the lives and stories of women of all backgrounds, and the current events which affect us. Trans people and especially trans feminine people are expressly welcome here. People of all genders are welcome; feminist cred appreciated. Shaming women’s choices and invalidating the perspectives of other women is not allowed… Continue reading I find it scary that men find me attractive.

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What is it with all the clickbait articles these days?

I guess there’s so much availability of news everywhere and lack of interest of real news due to the dumb-fuck social media mentality that promotes echo chambers, so news publications are losing profits and have to do whatever it takes to get clicks and make money. It’s basically just a reflection of the ridiculous societies… Continue reading What is it with all the clickbait articles these days?

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National Project Manager at ILO, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Economics / National Project Manager at ILO, Manila, Philippines April 10, 2023 Deadline: 23 April 2023 The International Labour Organization (ILO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Project Manager in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 8 months. The mission of… Continue reading National Project Manager at ILO, Manila, Philippines

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Regional Safety Specialist at DRC, Dakar, Senegal

You are here: Home / Security / Regional Safety Specialist at DRC, Dakar, Senegal April 10, 2023 Deadline: 24April 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Regional Safety Specialist in Dakar, Senegal. DRC fulfills its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally… Continue reading Regional Safety Specialist at DRC, Dakar, Senegal

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Economic Recovery Specialist (Partnership Coordination) at DRC, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

You are here: Home / Agriculture, Food and Nutrition / Economic Recovery Specialist (Partnership Coordination) at DRC, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh April 10, 2023 Deadline: 23 April 2023 Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Economic Recovery Specialist (Partnership Coordination) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. DRC fulfills its mandate… Continue reading Economic Recovery Specialist (Partnership Coordination) at DRC, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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Procurement Specialist at WHO, Brasilia, Brazil

You are here: Home / Administration / Procurement Specialist at WHO, Brasilia, Brazil April 10, 2023 Deadline: 28 April 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Procurement Specialist in Brasilia, Brazil. The duration of this post is 1 year. The primary role of WHO is to… Continue reading Procurement Specialist at WHO, Brasilia, Brazil

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Executive Assistant (Procurement) at WHO, Colombo, Sri Lanka

You are here: Home / Administration / Executive Assistant (Procurement) at WHO, Colombo, Sri Lanka April 10, 2023 Deadline: 25 April 2023 World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Executive Assistant (Procurement) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The duration of this post is 24 months. The primary role… Continue reading Executive Assistant (Procurement) at WHO, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Nutrition and Food Systems Officer at FAO, Cairo, Egypt

You are here: Home / Social Sciences / Nutrition and Food Systems Officer at FAO, Cairo, Egypt April 10, 2023 Deadline: 29 April 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Nutrition and Food Systems Officer in Cairo, Egypt. The duration of this post is… Continue reading Nutrition and Food Systems Officer at FAO, Cairo, Egypt

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Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer (MEAL) at FAO, Rome, Italy

You are here: Home / Economics / Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer (MEAL) at FAO, Rome, Italy April 10, 2023 Deadline: 29 April 2023 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer (MEAL) in Rome, Italy. The duration of this post is 1… Continue reading Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer (MEAL) at FAO, Rome, Italy

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Programme Management Specialist (Nutrition) at UNOPS, Yangon, Myanmar

April 10, 2023 Deadline: 20 April 2023 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Programme Management Specialist (Nutrition) in Yangon, Myanmar. UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to… Continue reading Programme Management Specialist (Nutrition) at UNOPS, Yangon, Myanmar

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Director of Finance and Operations at UNOPS, Jerusalem, Israel

You are here: Home / Administration / Director of Finance and Operations at UNOPS, Jerusalem, Israel April 10, 2023 Deadline: 24 April 2023 The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Director of Finance and Operations in Jerusalem, Israel. The duration of this… Continue reading Director of Finance and Operations at UNOPS, Jerusalem, Israel

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Fund Raising Associate at UNICEF, Manila, Philippines

You are here: Home / Business Development / Fund Raising Associate at UNICEF, Manila, Philippines April 10, 2023 Deadline: 17 April 2023 United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Fund Raising Associate in Manila, Philippines. UNICEF works for a world in which every child… Continue reading Fund Raising Associate at UNICEF, Manila, Philippines

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