Terrorism, humanitarian crises threaten stability of West Africa: UN deputy chief

Rapidly evolving global political, social, environmental and security challenges risk undermining peace and economic development across West Africa, the UN deputy chief said on Friday, reiterating the importance of a multilateral and inclusive response. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/06/1150816
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Terrorism, humanitarian crises threaten stability of West Africa: UN deputy chief
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Solidarity is the world’s ‘best line of defence’: UN General Assembly president

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Back in September, the world committed to a landmark political declaration on universal health coverage. Now, in the throes of the COVID-19 crisis, the President of the UN General Assembly has reiterated the importance of investing in health as “an investment in human capital, social and economic development and the empowerment of all people”.

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Deputy UN chief looks to ‘new dawn for Mali’, promotes participation of women in country’s transition

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The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed on Friday has been strongly advocating for the greater participation of women and youth in Mali’s ongoing transition towards a durable peace, and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as she continues her solidarity visit to West Africa and the Sahel.

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UN forum: Nations must collaborate now or risk further setbacks in sustainable development

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