Asia

Yemeni refugees fleeing violence arrive in Djibouti

Escalating violence in Yemen has forced thousands to flee the country in search of safety, according to the World Food Programme (WFP).

The UN agency says many people are crossing the Red Sea to the Horn of Africa country, Djibouti.

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Solomon Islanders preserve forests with eco-tourism

The people of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific are looking at ways of preserving their traditional way of life in the face of increased interest from logging companies.

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Soil related issues need more attention in Asia and the Pacific

Issues related to soil are not getting enough attention in Asia and the Pacific, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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Justice for women in Afghanistan "needs strengthening"

Access to justice for women victims of violence in Afghanistan needs to be strengthened.

That's according to a report released by the UN mission in the country, UNAMA,  on Sunday.

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Sri Lankan factory inspector takes a tablet

A factory inspector in Sri Lanka is using a UN developed app on a tablet device to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with labour laws.

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Silent and underfunded chronic humanitarian situation in DPRK

A silent and underfunded chronic humanitarian crisis has developed in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to the United Nations.

The Organization has just released a report on the needs and priorities of the country in 2015.

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First aid delivery not enough for Yemen, UN aid chief warns

The head of the UN children’s agency in Yemen described on Wednesday how “incredibly tough” it is to get aid into the country amid fighting between rebel and government-backed troops.

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Vanuatu urgently needs help to recover from cyclone destruction

Vanuatu urgently needs assistance to recover from the destruction that was caused by Cyclone Pam, according to a UN official.

UN Humanitarian Coordinator Osnat Lubrani, visited Tafea Province, one of the hardest hit provinces in the South Pacific islands.

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Silence broken over violence against women in India

The silence has been broken in India over the issue of violence against women, but much more needs to be done to promote gender equality; that’s according to the director of a women’s rights organization in the country.

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Nepal men urged to end violence against women

Men in Nepal are being encouraged by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) to play their role in ending violence against women.

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