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18Apr By 25do6ob3No Comments

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The January–March 2024 issue of the Regional Bureau for West and Central Africa Education Newsletter

By March 2024, the fighting that began in April 2023 in Sudan had drove over 1.6 million people out of the country and over 1.7 million into five neighboring countries: South Sudan, Ethiopia, Egypt, Chad, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Ethiopia. The request for $1.4 billion in the 2024 Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRRP) for the Sudan disaster contains $103 million for educational activities. The plan is intended to assist 2.7 million people, including host populations, returnees, refugees, and residents of other countries.Since the beginning of the conflict, Sudanese asylum seekers have been allowed entry into the CAR and Chad. Since April 2023, around 594,000 Sudanese have sought asylum in the CAR and Chad as of the end of March. Of them, over 570,000 have sought asylum in Cha...

The UN commends India for raising its per capita income and life expectancy.

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The UN commends India for raising its per capita income and life expectancy.

According to the UN Human Development Index (HDI) report, India's average life expectancy increased from 62.7 years in 2022 to 67.7 years in 2022. Furthermore, over the course of a year, India's gross national income (GNI) per capita has increased by 6.3% to $6951. The projected number of years of education per person increased to 12.6 according to the HDI survey. India ranked 134th out of 193 nations in the UN's 2023–2024 study, "Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World," with an HDI score of 0.644 in 2022. India is thus categorized as having "medium human development." Notably, India's HDI score increased in 2022 after declining the year before and trending stagnantly in the years prior. India's HDI was 0.434 in 1990; a positive change of 48.4% is se...

UN Peacekeepers Leave East Democratic Republic of the Congo

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UN Peacekeepers Leave East Democratic Republic of the Congo

By giving national police control of a UN post, the UN began the removal of MONUSCO peacekeeping personnel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, as observed by an AFP team. The flags of the DRC were officially replaced with those of the United Nations and Pakistan, whose forces were stationed at the Kamanyola base on the borders of Rwanda and Burundi.

Global Call for Women’s Rights and an All-Inclusive Political Framework in Afghanistan at the UN Security Council Meeting

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Global Call for Women’s Rights and an All-Inclusive Political Framework in Afghanistan at the UN Security Council Meeting

The UN Security Council met behind closed doors to discuss Afghanistan, but no decision was made at the end of the meeting. Members talked about extending UNAMA's mandate, naming a UN Special Envoy, and going over the outcomes of the Doha Meeting during the session. The current president of the Security Council emphasized that developing an inclusive political framework and respecting human rights—with a particular emphasis on women's rights—are essential to bringing about peace and security in Afghanistan. He urged the Taliban to respect Afghanistan's international commitments and to eliminate their discriminatory policies, systemic oppression, and gender-based discrimination. Eleven nations that have ratified the Security Council's Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) principles simul...

There are several humanitarian emergencies. What makes the U.N.’s aid request lower than it was the previous year?

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There are several humanitarian emergencies. What makes the U.N.’s aid request lower than it was the previous year?

One thing unites humanitarian aid organizations worldwide: more people than ever before are in need, whether it be in Gaza, Haiti, or Afghanistan. "Every morning, I dread checking my email to see what new and terrible thing has happened," says Save the Children U.S. managing director of humanitarian policy Leslie Archambeault. Why, therefore, is the UN requesting less funding for humanitarian relief from states in 2024 than it did in 2023? The United Nations has reduced its annual appeal request from $57 billion to $46 billion this year, citing a frigid climate among contributors. This is the first instance in recent memory that it has occurred like this. "We have prioritized urgent life-saving needs as our core business, not because there is no need," stated Martin Griffiths, ...

Experts from the UN are arguing that gender apartheid should be made illegal, highlighting the critical need to address systemic discrimination and inequality based on gender.

21Feb By 25do6ob3No Comments

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Experts from the UN are arguing that gender apartheid should be made illegal, highlighting the critical need to address systemic discrimination and inequality based on gender.

A group of specialists from the UN is pushing for the formal designation of "gender apartheid" as a crime against humanity, bringing attention to the extreme subjugation that women and girls endure, especially when living under governments like the Taliban in Afghanistan. The five-member expert panel, who are connected to the U.N. human rights council and represent the United States, China, Mexico, Uganda, and Serbia, claims that this recognition has been waiting a long time. The experts stressed that gender apartheid—which is not now specifically defined in international law—is a painful reality faced by millions of women and girls worldwide in a statement issued by the U.N. on Tuesday. The experts denounced the de facto Taliban regime for institutionalizing a syste...

The United Nations Secretary-General has commended Qatar and France for their collaborative efforts in securing an aid deal for Gaza.

21Jan By 25do6ob3No Comments

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The United Nations Secretary-General has commended Qatar and France for their collaborative efforts in securing an aid deal for Gaza.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended Qatar and France's cooperative efforts in New York in mediating a deal between Israel and Hamas to provide Gaza with humanitarian relief and life-saving medications. Guterres that more supplies be given to the area and underlined the significance of this humanitarian effort. Concerned about the rising tensions, he called on all pertinent parties to make sure that enough humanitarian aid arrives in the Gaza Strip on schedule and demanded that the escalation stop right away.

MoEHE is planning a week of events to commemorate the International Day of Education.

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MoEHE is planning a week of events to commemorate the International Day of Education.

Qatar's Doha: In honor of Qatar's sixth International Day of Education, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the start of a week-long program of events. Scheduled from January 21 to 25, the celebrations, themed 'Education is everyone's responsibility,' will include a variety of activities for students, instructors, and families from both public and private schools. According to Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at MoEHE, the goal is to emphasize the importance of education in the development of individuals and society and to encourage social accountability. According to Al Ruwaili, the array of activities will enhance the educational culture, inspire students, increase community awareness, and highlight Qatar's p...

Renowned Chemistry Prof (Dr.) Arun Sawant Honored with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Indian Chemical Society

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Renowned Chemistry Prof (Dr.) Arun Sawant Honored with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Indian Chemical Society

Prof (Dr.) Arun Sawant was awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Indian Chemical Society. Incidentally this premier society is entering 100th year in 2024. This is a premier Scientific Society of India, was founded in 1924, as the National Forum for the community of chemists and members of allied disciplines in the country. A renowned name in Inorganic, Nuclear, Analytical, and Environmental Chemistry, Prof (Dr.) Arun Sawant has had an illustrious career in teaching and research. With more than 200 publications in international and national journals, 26 research scholars have been awarded PhD under his guidance. He also has a research article published in the Encyclopedia of Analytical Science, published by Cambridge University. The significant research conduc...

Young Voices Take Center Stage: UN Progress Report on Youth2030 Strategy Reveals Encouraging Results and Highlights Importance of Youth Engagement for a Sustainable Future

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Young Voices Take Center Stage: UN Progress Report on Youth2030 Strategy Reveals Encouraging Results and Highlights Importance of Youth Engagement for a Sustainable Future

The Secretary-General of the United Nations highlights the importance of young people in shaping a better future for everyone. He acknowledges that the world is currently facing various crises, such as conflicts, climate change, poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and believes that young people have a significant stake in addressing these challenges with bold solutions. The Youth2030 strategy, launched by the UN five years ago, aims to guide joint action with and for young people until the end of the decade. The third progress report on this strategy indicates positive results, with 55 UN entities and 131 UN Country Teams actively supporting youth programming in collaboration with governments and civil society globally. To further enhance youth engagement, the UN is est...