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Kenyan journalist wins Global Nansen Award for championing education amongst displaced children
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, announced today that Abdullahi Mire – a former refugee and journalist who has championed...
Forced marriage is a violation of human rights
“One night he came home and had the purpose of killing me, the children, and himself,” said Dianah Kamande,...
Forced marriage is a violation of human rights
“One night he came home and had the purpose of killing me, the children, and himself,” said Dianah Kamande,...
World Health Organisation warns of a surge in cholera and other health issues in a wide-ranging global update
So far, at least 63 confirmed and probable cases of Ebola Virus infection have been reported, including 29 deaths; 10 infected...
International Trade Centre and UNCDF partnership seeks to unlock financing for women, youth, small businesses
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) last Wednesday signed a deal that...
Respect for fundamental rights key to peaceful elections in Kenya, UN experts say
Independent UN human rights experts on Thursday called on authorities and political candidates contesting in next month’s general election to foster...