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Prince William, like his father, prioritizes the environment

Britain's Prince William appears to have taken the baton from his father and become a more vocal advocate about pollution and climate change

The Independent UK

What is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and why it's important

The commemorative day has been marked on December 3 since its formation in 1992

Manchester Evening News

Genocides persist, nearly 70 years after the Holocaust – but there are recognized ways to help prevent them

The newly formed United Nations passed its first international treaty on Dec. 9, 1948, just three years after the Holocaust ended. The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was designed to prevent genocide from ever happening again.

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A new kind of climate refugee is emerging

They flee their homes not solely because of climatic changes that make it difficult to earn a living but also because of violence sparked by the competition for dwindling resources.

WEKU

Female genital mutilation: What it will take to end a dangerous tradition?

More than 200 million girls and women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) across 30 countries, according to the United Nations. Rooted in cultural beliefs, FGM is deeply harmful; risking in death or long-term health issues for the victim. Many nations have made the practice illegal but the tradition still…

France 24

Charity in royal race row battling funding risks as it saves Black women's lives

As charity founder Ngozi Fulani finds herself at the centre of a royal race row, we highlight the life-saving services Sistah Space provides - as a charity dedicated to supporting Black survivors of domestic abuse

Daily Mirror

Study: Desertification to Reach 86% in Yemen due to Climate Change

A study prepared by the Yemeni government and the UN warned of the impact of climate change during the next few decades, alerting that it would increase desertification to 86 percent of the country's total area. The study reviewed the impact of climate change on Yemen and was prepared by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Russia awaiting response on Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety zone, talks ongoing - RIA

Russia has outlined its position on the creation of a safety zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and is now awaiting a response, Russia's RIA news agency reported on Friday citing the head of state-run nuclear energy agency Rosatom.

Reuters

‘I’m making a difference’: how the volunteers at a homelessness charity are helping people to change their lives

For Crisis at Christmas volunteers, there’s one goal: to support someone to improve their life. And each year, they work tirelessly over the festive season to give support to the people who need it most

The Guardian - UK

Palestinians Welcomes UN Resolution to Commemorate Nakba amid Israeli Anger

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted to adopt a pro-Palestinian resolutions, including to commemorate the “Nakba,” a step welcomed by Palestine and slammed by Israel. The UN resolution calls for a “commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, including by organizing a high-level event at the General…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Human Rights Organizations Warn of Houthis' Obstruction of Girls Education in Yemen

Arab and regional human rights organizations warned that the Houthis in Yemen, the Taliban in Afghanistan, and Boko Haram in Nigeria obstructed girls' education. Coinciding with the UN's awareness campaign of "16 Days against Gender-Based Violence," the organizations held a seminar on "Girls' Education in the Islamic World" in Cairo.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Official says over 10,000 Ukrainian troops killed in war

A top adviser to Ukraine’s president has cited military chiefs as saying 10,000 to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the country’s nine-month struggle against invading Russian troops

The Independent UK

World food prices ease further in November, says FAO

The United Nations food agency's world price index fell marginally in November, marking an eighth straight monthly fall since a record high in March after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

‘We walked in front of the police with no veil’ – voices from Iran’s women-led uprising

As the UN warns of a ‘human rights crisis’, Iranian citizens report on daily life in a country engulfed by protests

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Asharq Al-Awsat

SDRPY Hands Over 150 Housing Units to Yemeni Families in Aden

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) on Friday, delivered 150 homes in Yemen’s Aden to improve the living conditions of low-income families. The new residences were part of the ‘Adequate Housing’ project implemented in partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT) and AlWaleed Philanthropies. Over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UNHCR to Remove Obstacles Hindering Return of Syrian Refugees

Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), announced on Thursday that the agency is working with Syrian authorities to remove obstacles preventing the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland. During a meeting at the Grand Serail with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Grandi said the UN…

The Guardian - US

#ClimateScam: denialism claims flooding Twitter have scientists worried

Many advocates are fleeing the platform, unnerved by the surge in climate misinformation since Musk’s chaotic takeover

Foreign Affairs

How to End Yemen’s Forever War

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US announces new North Korea-related sanctions

WASHINGTON — The U.S., Japan and South Korea revealed new sanctions to punish North Korea for an unprecedented series of missile tests, as they struggle to pressure Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table.

Reuters

In Mexico, lack of resources aggravates impunity in gender crimes

Less than half of femicides in Mexico result in convictions, research group Impunidad Cero said on Thursday, pointing to a lack of resources directed at investigating the murder of women and girls.

France 24

China's Xi calls for Ukraine talks in meeting with European Union's Michel

Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged negotiations on a political solution to the Ukraine conflict in talks with visiting European Council President Charles Michel in Beijing Thursday, state broadcaster CCTV said.

360info

Failures in fighting corruption can be overcome

Many anti-corruption movements fail, but by asking fundamental questions researchers offer three ways to tackle corruption cases.

Insider UK

New rewilding fund offers £100,00 to large-scale projects

Annual award launched ahead of crucial UN biodiversity summit

ABC News

WA government moves to repeal law that allows indefinite detention of mentally impaired people

A law that has long been criticised by mental health groups was deemed by the United Nations to breach the rights of people with disabilities.

The Conversation

The UN committee against torture has found Australia still has work to do

Content warning – this article discusses acts of violence, suicide, and deaths in custody.

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