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Women around the world have only
75% of the rights held by men and are frequently
left out of critical decision-making roles,
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio
Guterres said this week at a summit marking the
25th anniversary of a women's rights declaration
in Beijing. "It's time to bring an end to
discriminatory laws, norms and homophobia, to
end men's violence against women and girls, and
make a concerted effort to put women at the
heart of climate justice," said UN Women
Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka,
calling for decisive action toward gender
equity. Full Story: CBS News
(10/1), Voice of America
(10/1)
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The World Health Organization's
ACT-Accelerator urgently needs $15 billion
toward meeting its goals, which include
developing and distributing two billion doses of
a coronavirus vaccine in the coming year, United
Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
warns. World Bank President David Malpass this
week proposed that the organization's board put
forward $12 billion to help countries purchase
vaccines once approved. Full Story: The Jakarta Post
(Indonesia)/Agence France-Presse
(10/1), Center for Infectious Disease
Research and Policy
(10/1)
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More than 800 million children
around the world are exposed to dangerous levels
of lead that can slow development and result in
permanent brain damage or death, a UNICEF report
warns. "Exposure to lead during pregnancy and
early in life can lead to a child never reaching
his or her potential," says Kam Sripada, one of
the report's authors. Full Story: The Weather Channel/Indo-Asian
News Service
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Officials from UNICEF and the
International Labor Organization have ordered
investigations into allegations that aid workers
sexually exploited or abused women while working
in the Democratic Republic of Congo. United
Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has
called for a comprehensive investigation into
the allegations, which have been leveled at
three United Nations agencies and four
nongovernmental organizations. Full Story: Thomson Reuters
Foundation
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Representatives from around 150
countries participated in the United Nations'
first biodiversity summit this week, where
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged leaders
to ensure their countries lived harmoniously
with nature. Failure to protect biodiversity and
act against climate change would have a ripple
effect on other parts of human life, including
economics, health, equality and human rights, he
said. Full Story: The Guardian (Nigeria)
(10/2), International Business
Times
(10/1)
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Tensions and violence between
forces from Armenia and Azerbaijan have
continued to escalate, with dozens dead and
hundreds wounded as leaders from both countries
dismiss suggestions of peace talks. United
Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has
expressed extreme concern over the escalation
and is calling on leaders to find a peaceful
resolution to the conflict. Full Story: The Associated Press
(10/1), CNBC
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Nearly $1 billion pledged towards
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