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Adequate healthcare crucial to support survivors of sexual violence
The United Nations on Wednesday commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, highlighting…
Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria portend health risks for children, others: UNICEF warns
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said the recurrent outbreaks of cholera in…
400 million under-fives regularly experience violent discipline at home
Six in ten children under five years old worldwide regularly endure psychological aggression or physical punishment at home, according…
UN chief calls on advertising and PR agencies to stop fuelling climate disinformation
In a pivotal speech at the American Museum of Natural History in New York to mark World Environment…
World leaders demand ‘surge in action’ for sustainable development
The inaugural meeting of his 10-member SDG Stimulus Leaders Group, took place as many developing countries are still reeling from…
UN experts concerned about migrant labour exploitation in UK
Independent UN human rights experts have expressed concern about the protection risks faced by migrant workers in the…
Oyo govt., UNICEF inaugurate solar-powered oxygen plant
Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, inaugurated a…
UN pledges support to tackle rights violations in Nigeria
The United Nations has promised to support the Federal Government and business entities in Nigeria in fight against…
AfDB, UN Women collaborate to advance women’s economic empowerment
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Ahead of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s Annual Meetings, the institution teamed up…
COVID-19 eliminated a decade of progress in global level of life expectancy
Data crunched by the UN World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency reversed more than a…