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UN Gender Focus: fighting violence against women, new UN gender parity strategy and empowering women economically

Gender equality a “driver” in fighting violence against women and girls

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“Dramatic increase” in food insecurity: FAO report

There has been a “dramatic increase” in food insecurity around the world the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday.

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UN and Africa: focus on East Africa, Gambian youth and World Radio Day

East Africa drought pushing food prices up sharply

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Job creation and entrepreneurship programme for Gambian youth

Fostering economic opportunities for young people in the Gambia is the goal of a new initiative launched this month by the country, together with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the

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14 million people going hungry in Yemen

In Yemen, some 14 million people, or more than half of the population, are not getting enough to eat and many could die; that’s the bleak assessment of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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