IOM Director General Amy Pope's First 100 Days
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IOM Director General Amy Pope's First 100 Days
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Cameroon – Colombia: The International Cooperation Program for the peacebuilding launched
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Yaounde – On April 22, 2024, the Governments of Cameroon and Colombia maintain even closer relations in the field of Disarmament,...
The MAGA enemies list is growing, and so are the odds that you’re on...
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By Svante Myrick, The Hill —
As the Republican primaries slog toward the climax of a likely Trump nomination, I can’t help thinking...
UNRWA committed to implement independent review recommendations
Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini briefed journalists in New York a day after the independent review panel published its findings. Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna spearheaded...
Children of Gaza spread joy for Ramadan, despite the war
While ceasefire talks failed to end the five-month-long conflict that has killed nearly 32,000 Palestinians – most of them women and children – the...
Ancient African insights and modern meanings
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
The earliest discourse on resurrection from the dead, judgment after death and reward of eternal life for...
Ukraine war, ‘stark reminder’ of the trials facing multilateralism
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ian Borg briefed ambassadors during their annual meeting on cooperation between the UN and the regional body, which is comprised of 57...
Tennessee Republicans Introducing “Don’t Say Reparations” Legislation
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This push comes right off the heels of MAGA Republicans launching attacks on DEI and efforts to make equality real. Young...
IOM Zambia Empowers Young Vulnerable People With Trade Skills
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with Save the Children, Young Africa and Chisomo Community Programme delivered vocational skills...
UPDATING LIVE: Security Council passes resolution demanding ‘an immediate ceasefire’ during Ramadan
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Resolution must be implemented: UN chief
Reacting immediately after the vote, Secretary-General António Guterres said on X that the long-awaited resolution must be implemented;...
UN migration agency assists survivors of deadly shipwreck off Djibouti
The migrants were on a boat carrying at least 77 people from Ras al-Ara off Yemen’s coast which capsized off the coast of Djibouti,...
World News in Brief: Another month of extreme heat, Sudan exodus continues into Chad,...
Summarizing the state of the climate, the month ended with extreme heat in the southern hemisphere where it’s summer, while high temperatures atypical of...
UN Migration Chief Urges Greater Humanitarian Support for Ukraine
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Kyiv, 12 April – The International Organization for Migration’s Director General Amy Pope has concluded a five-day visit to Ukraine with...
Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre to appear before Oklahoma Supreme Court as historic...
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On April 2, State’s High Court to consider whether the survivors, both 109, can continue their fight for justice.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla....
How to take on Haiti’s gangs — By Pierre Espérance, Executive Director of the...
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America can do more to create stability and foster democracy
By Pierre Espérance, Foreign Affairs —
Haiti is finally addressing its profound crisis...
Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes Resigns from New Presidency of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
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Renowned Pastor Just officially assumed the reins from Rev. Jesse Jackson in February.
By Trice Edney News Wire —
Less than a year...
New $1.4 billion plan to support South Sudanese refugees
Since the start of the conflict in South Sudan over 10 years ago, growing humanitarian needs compounded by dire food shortages, continued insecurity, and...
Horatio Alger Association Announces Beacon of Hope Scholarship Program in Partnership with USCRI
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2024) – Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of...
United Nations Youth Video Festival Seeks Short Films on Migration, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Geneva/ New York, 12 March – Embracing the transformative power of storytelling, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United...
Global Refugee Forum ends with bold pledges, solutions for displaced
Speaking at the closing of the Global Refugee Forum, the Secretary-General said that protection and help for these most vulnerable of people, was “an...
Wave of increased food insecurity hits West and Central Africa
This is a four million increase in the number of people currently dealing with food insecurity in that region.Mali is facing the worst situation...
No God but Greed: Slavery and Indifference
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The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed – for lack of a better word – is good. Greed is right....
UN human rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations
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By Emma Farge, Reuters —
The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people...
Democratic governors holding the line to protect Black history and books
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“Those who do not learn their past will never know their power,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told theGrio. “It’s why we...
