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The global effects of the
pandemic demonstrate the importance of risk
mitigation and disaster preparation, and climate
change is increasing the number and severity of
natural disasters that occur each year, warns
Mami Mizutori, United Nations Special
Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction. Many
countries are facing multiple disasters
simultaneously -- a trend that will likely
continue, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
said in an address marking International Day for
Disaster Risk Reduction this week. Full Story: Reuters
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United Nations member countries
voted by secret ballot on Tuesday to elect 15
countries to the UN Human Rights Council. Human
rights observers have raised concerns about the
election of China, Cuba and Russia to the
body. Full Story: The Guardian (London)
(10/13), Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
(10/13)
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Deliberately exposing people to
the coronavirus in order to achieve herd
immunity in larger populations is a
scientifically and ethically questionable
strategy that should not be pursued, says World
Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros
Adhanom Ghebreyesus. A WHO spokesperson has also
clarified a statement by Envoy Dr. David
Nabarro, noting that the agency supports the use
of lockdowns to contain outbreaks in specific
circumstances, but not as the first line of
defense against coronavirus. Full Story: Voice of America
(10/12), The Associated Press
(10/13)
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India Blooms News
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The ongoing pandemic has
exacerbated challenges faced by girls around the
world, increasing the threats of domestic
violence and child marriage while decreasing
economic opportunities and access to education
for many, the United Nations said as it marked
International Day of the Girl Child on Sunday.
UNICEF marked the day with an interactive
website highlighting teen girl activists around
the world. Full Story: Voice of America
(10/11), CTV (Canada)
(10/11)
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Approximately 108 million people
around the world required humanitarian
assistance because of natural disasters in 2018,
and the need for aid could increase by 50% over
the next decade, a report from the World
Meteorological Organization says. United Nations
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging
leaders to ensure pandemic recovery plans are
aligned with efforts to combat climate
change. Full Story: Voice of America
(10/13), Prensa Latina (Cuba)
(10/13)
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Fighting in the disputed
Nagorno-Karabakh region between forces from
Armenia and Azerbaijan has continued to
escalate, despite a humanitarian cease-fire
announced on Saturday. Authorities on both sides
have accused the other of violating the
Russian-brokered agreement. Full Story: The Associated Press
(10/14), Voice of America
(10/13), Xinhua News Agency
(China)
(10/11)
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