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Jordanian student wants more youth involvement in UN

A winner of a UN-backed multilingual essay competition wants more young people to be involved in the global organization’s work.

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Afghan women need greater participation in the peace process

Encouraging Afghan women to join the peace process requires safer work conditions and an equal right to participate in political issues.

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Nepali families unknowingly send their children to child traffickers

Lured by promises of education and health care, families affected by the earthquake in Nepal are unknowingly sending their children to facilities which exploit them.

Youths are also being lured by traffickers who offer fake opportunities to work abroad.

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Thai student says language is “key to understanding different cultures”

A medical student from Thailand who’s studying at a university in China says the only way to understand another culture is through its language.

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“Harrowing” situation for people in Aden, Yemen

The situation for people living in the Yemeni port city of Aden has been described as “harrowing” by the top United Nations relief official in the country.

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Closing the gender gap in Maldives

The gender gap is closing in Maldives, albeit slowly, according to the UN Development Programme (UNDP).

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Life as an Indian in Haiti

As an Indian living in Haiti, Prasad Ranganath feels it is very important that he preserve some of the traditions from back home.

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Envoy calls for continued international support for Iraq

Iraq has been living through one of the most difficult phases of its modern history, the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.

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Maldives tackles climate change and gender inequality

Maldives is making strides in confronting challenges such as climate change and achieving gender parity, according to the UN.

Located in the Indian Ocean, the island nation has been described as “ground zero” for monitoring the impact of climate change.

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Security Council unanimously welcomes Iran nuclear deal

The recent international agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme has been unanimously endorsed by the UN Security Council.

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