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Deadly Yellow Fever Spreading, Amid Global Vaccine ShortagesUNITED NATIONS

Deadly Yellow Fever Spreading, Amid Global Vaccine Shortages

As deadly yellow fever spreads to seven provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), new measures have been introduced to ensure that as many people as possible are immunised, despite global shortages of the yellow fever vaccine.

Lyndal Rowlands | Health | Africa

133 Organisations Nominate Syria’s White Helmets for Nobel Peace Prize

133 Organisations Nominate Syria’s White Helmets for Nobel Peace Prize

Syria’s White Helmets – the volunteers who rescue civilians from collapsed buildings – could be the “most popular” nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize ever, according to human rights group, the Syria Campaign.

Lyndal Rowlands | Peace | Global
The Time is Ripe to Act against Drought

The Time is Ripe to Act against Drought

Let us start with some good news.  Sort of.  The strongest El Niño in 35 years is coming to an end. [1]

Monique Barbut | Advancing Deserts | Global

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Thalif Deen | Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Weapons | Global

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Martin Khor | Trade & Investment | North America

Time for a Woman to Lead the UN

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Rafiqul Islam | Humanitarian Emergencies | Asia-Pacific



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UN Admits it Needs to do More After Causing Haiti Cholera Epidemic

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