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September 28, 2020

ACLU urges Senate to defer nomination of Supreme Court Justice

There is no way that meaningful consideration can take place six weeks from an Election Day with key Senators and the President actively campaigning for their jobs, says the American Civil Liberties Union.
September 27, 2020

Lesotho and IFAD joint project to improve livelihoods of vulnerable small farmers

A new financing project in Lesotho is to benefit 160, 000 poor rural households.
September 26, 2020

UNHCR welcomes Dominican Republic move on citizenship

The #IBelong Campaign aims to leave no one behind and to guarantee the right to a nationality for all.
September 25, 2020

EU must stop collaborating in abuse of Libyan refugees, says Amnesty

People risking their lives to seek safety in Europe are taken back to Libya where they are subjected to torture and extortion.
September 24, 2020

Legal challenge to Europe’s most climate-damaging power plant

In a landmark decision, a District Court judge in Poland has ruled that the operators of Belchatow coal plant must negotiate with environmental lawyers to accelerate its closure.
September 23, 2020

Iraq launches National Adaptation Plan process for climate change resilience

Iraq is classified as the fifth most vulnerable country in the world to decreased water and food availability and extreme temperatures.
September 22, 2020

Past leaders of US allies urge states to join the nuclear weapon ban treaty

Former presidents, prime ministers and defence ministers say nuclear weapons serve no legitimate military or strategic purpose.
September 21, 2020

Praise for women peace-buiiders in conflict ridden countries

Evidence shows that when women are involved in peace-building, agreements are more likely to last beyond fifteen years.
September 20, 2020

WHO and UNICEF recommit to health and well-being at all ages

New partnership calls for key actions in unuversal health coverage, mental health, emergencies and nutrittion.
September 19, 2020

WCC offers Rosh Hashanah greetings to Jewish communities across the globe

The World Council of Churches has sent greetings to Jewish people across the world at Rosh Hashanah.

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