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The situation in the Philippines is being described as “devastating” and “shocking” by top World Food Programme (WFP) officials on the ground.
The United Nations and its partners in the Philippines are supporting the Government in assessing the damage that is being caused by what has been described as a monster typhoon.
For most of the year, the water in Bangladesh is undrinkable or even suitable for crops, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Only a few years ago, the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India was plagued with high infant and maternal mortality rates.
Thanks to innovative health centres, neo-natal care units, call centres and ambulances, the statistics have turned around.
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Navi Pillay is alarmed at the death sentences imposed on 152 paramilitary officers in Bangladesh on Tuesday.
Workers who survived the deadly Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh in April are being trained so that they can find new jobs.
