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UN Gender Focus: women's health, handmade dolls and human rights

Women’s health was Finland’s “sensitive issue,” says former premier

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Teen girl sailors urge greater ocean protection

Two accomplished teenage sailors from the Caribbean are calling for stronger laws against dumping litter in the ocean.

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Gabon to create vast network of protected marine areas in Africa

Gabon has announced a bold new initiative to conserve the “incredible natural treasures” of its coastal waters, Lee White, the Director of Gabon’s National Parks confirmed on Tuesday.

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UN Ocean Conference “a dream come true” for Caribbean nations

A global conference on protecting oceans and marine resources is “a dream come true” for the Caribbean, according to the man who keeps the region informed about UN priorities.

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Podcast: Lawyer runs 40 marathons to highlight water, sanitation issues

A charity runner who does not particularly enjoy running has completed 40 marathons in 40 days to raise awareness about the global goal of providing all people with clean water and sanitation by 2030.

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Innovators, UN discuss using tech to tackle world’s challenges

From drones dropping food and medicines, to handheld devices that can diagnose Ebola with a drop of blood - the latest technological advances are converging to make the “unthinkable happen.”

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“Alarmingly high” deforestation rate in Africa and Asia: FAO

The rate of deforestation in Africa and Asia is “alarmingly high” although many developed countries are increasing their forest cover.

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'100 million' African children out of school: former Tanzania President

There are around 100 million African children out of school which is endangering the global push towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal

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Must “act now” to tackle education crisis with new financing: Gordon Brown

A ground-breaking International Finance Facility for education is vital to ensure that half of the world’s children don’t miss out on the basic schooling needed to meet the 2030

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"Short-lived climate pollutants" more potent than CO2: experts

Curbing emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, or SLCPs, such as as black carbon and methane, can slow down the warming of the planet, Rita Cerruti and Helena Molina Valdes of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (

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