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UN agencies appeal for the disembarkation of migrants on rescue ships – Vatican News
Two United Nations agencies call for the urgent disembarkation of nearly 400 refugees and migrants rescued by three ships in the Mediterranean. A joint statement issued by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organisation for Migration said it was a “humanitarian imperative to save lives”.
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Waha Capital launches income generating Islamic…
… of a new income-focused Islamic fund, adding to its three … , to be called “Waha Islamic Income Fund SP”, will … develop such a fully-fledged Islamic fund. We are confident that … .” The Waha Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa …
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‘Wisdom’ of Guatemala’s indigenous people needed for sustainable development: a UN Resident Coordinator blog
“Now more than ever, we must heed the wisdom of indigenous peoples. This wisdom calls upon us to care for the earth so that not only our generation may enjoy it, but that future generations may as well.” This wisdom is passed down to us through stories and spirits. Consider the example of Nawal, a…
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Spirit of 2015 a distant memory in Lesbos
Five years ago the olive grove of Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos was a sanctuary for asylum seekers. Today it is a jungle, overcrowded, threatening and all too often in flames. Destroying an olive tree in Ancient Athens could lead to banishment, now it is the needs of the banished which have seen…
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After death threats against Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege, UN rights offices expresses deep concern
The UN human rights chief is deeply concerned over the recent death threats directed at the Congolese human rights defender and Nobel Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, who bases his work on his Christian faith.
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Every president needs moral authority to lead
Every president needs moral authority to lead The Dallas Morning News is publishing a multipart series on important issues for voters to consider as they choose a president this year. This is the third installment of our What’s at Stake series, and it focuses on presidential leadership. Find the full series here. There is a…
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UN agencies call for urgent disembarkation of hundreds of refugees and migrants rescued in Central Mediterranean
Hundreds of rescued migrants and refugees currently on board three vessels in the Central Mediterranean, some of whom have been stuck at sea for weeks, must be brought to shore immediately, two UN agencies said on Saturday.
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With or without COVID, we will have our Pasko
Pasko: This may be one Christmas season different in so many ways from previous ones because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Western Europe and the United States, where Santa Claus figures prominently as Father Christmas planners are already figuring out ways to bring him to children without endangering them through strict adherence to distancing and…
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Turkey: Statement by the Spokesperson on the death of Ebru Timtik
The European Union is deeply saddened by the death of Ebru Timtik, a lawyer who has been on hunger strike for 238 days following her conviction last year for alleged membership of a terrorist organisation. She is the fourth prisoner to die this year as the result of a hunger strike, following the deaths of…
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The key to Viet Nam’s successful COVID-19 response: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
Whilst no country can claim to have beaten COVID-19, some countries have been noticeably more effective in curbing the spread of the disease. Kamal Malhotra, the UN Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, explains why the country’s response to the pandemic has been so successful.