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Tigray’s healthcare workers haven’t been paid in over a year – and bear the brunt of the war

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022User2

Tragic stories of suffering and death have emerged from Tigray since 2020, when civil war erupted between the central Ethiopian government and the regional Tigrayan government. In just one example, a professor who headed Ayder Hospital’s oncology department in Mekelle, the capital city of Tigray, spoke of women’s malnutrition and resulting childbirth complications and deaths. It’s not […]

Fourth Committee Speakers Press Case for Tangible Results to Draw Down List of Non-Self-Governing Territories

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022User2

The decolonization agenda of the United Nations remains an urgent priority today, amidst new challenges affecting Non-Self-Governing Territories, speakers told the Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) heard as it continued its general debate on decolonization. Representatives of several erstwhile colonies which gained independence and became Member States of the United Nations shared their experiences […]

Ukraine recap: Russia targets civilians as the world argues about how to end the war

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022User2

Ever since Vladimir Putin sent Russian troops across the border into Ukraine, the role of the UN as global problem solver has come under scrutiny. Any attempts for meaningful action by the security council are immediately stymied by the fact that – as a permanent member – Russia can simply wield its veto. But resolutions […]

The Brief October 2022

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022User2

On Ethiopia’s Unwavering Commitment to the AU-led Peace Process The government of Ethiopia expressed for the umpteenth time its commitment to resolving the conflict with the Tigray rebel group peacefully through the auspices of the African Union. This commitment is founded on Ethiopia’s longstanding confidence in the organisation’s potential to resolve this conflict peacefully. Ethiopia […]

World Food Day 2022: Call to leave no one behind comes at critical juncture for global food security

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022User2

Pope Francis, United Nations Secretary-General and Italy’s President join other leaders in urging renewed efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition Rome – World Food Day 2022 celebrations were held in Rome today under the rallying cry “leave no one behind,” amid a deteriorating global food security crisis and all-time high numbers of people at risk […]

Global warming puts Arabica coffee at risk, and we’re barrelling towards a crucial threshold

October 14, 2022October 15, 2022User2

Coffee may be a major casualty of a hotter planet. Even if currently declared commitments to reduce emissions are met, our new research suggests coffee production will still rapidly decline in countries accounting for 75% of the world’s Arabica coffee supply. Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) is one of two main plant species we harvest coffee beans from. […]