Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan has called for a ceasefire in Israels war against Hamas, saying that supporting the protection of Palestinian lives does not equal being antisemitic or pro-terrorism. There has to be a collective call for a ceasefire, Rania told CNNs Becky Anderson. I know that some who are against the ceasefire argue that...
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Hunger, Desperation Magnify Amid Gaza Siege
Cairo, Egypt: Thousands of civilians on Sunday morning stormed a UN-run warehouse in Gazas middle area, where the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is storing some food commodities. The mornings events followed a harrowing 24-hour communication blackout and persistent access challenges that brought all WFP operations to a halt, leaving staff and partners incommunicado....
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Publishers Conference Highlights Role of Global Industry on the Footsteps of History, Intersecting Tradition, Innovation
The Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, welcomed an incredible assembly of global publishing industry experts, literary agents and thought leaders during the three-day event: The Publishers Conference. The 13th edition of the conference offered a unique space for professionals across the publishing landscape to not just examine some of the most significant industry challenges; but also...
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WFP Calls for Sustained Access To Gaza as Humanitarian Convoy Brings First Food Supplies
Rome, Italy: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed the opening of the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which enabled a first convoy of trucks to bring in urgently needed food, water and other supplies provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent and the United Nations for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who have been...
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UN Women report reveals devastating impact of the crisis in Gaza on women, girls
New York City: UN Womens Rapid Assessment and Humanitarian Response in the Occupied Palestinian Territory sheds light on the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on the people in Gaza, including on women and girls. Following the 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel and the ensuing Israeli attacks on Gaza, UN Women has analyzed the differentiated...
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Eighth World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi to focus on women empowerment
September 25th, 2023 (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates): The UNCTADs World Investment Forum, one of the worlds largest investment gatherings hosted by Abu Dhabi from 16 to 20 October 2023, is shining a spotlight on the imperative need for innovative investment strategies and policies to facilitate the flow of capital towards environmentally and socially sustainable...
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Influencing Changemaking Through Media
This interview is a part of Ananke’s special edition celebrating The Fred Hollows Foundation’s 30 years of change making in the fields of eye health and development. The Special Edition can be viewed here. Let us begin by you telling us about yourself? I am a simple, hardworking, and optimistic person who loves to help...
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The Gift Of Sight For A Better Future
This interview is a part of Ananke’s special edition celebrating The Fred Hollows Foundation’s 30 years of change making in the fields of eye health and development. The Special Edition can be viewed here. Let us begin by you telling us about yourself? My name is Shahd Al Jumaily, Im an Iraqi architect, Events planner,...
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World Forum to Mobilize Investments for Climate, Energy, Health, Food
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the World Investment Forum 2023 to rally investments for climate action, clean energy, health care, food security and other development needs. Heads of state, more than 50 government ministers, over 150 CEOs of leading companies and stock exchanges, and thousands of investment stakeholders from...
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PublisHer founder urges women to unite, challenge workplace discrimination at Rio de Janeiro Bienal do Livro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Bodour Al Qasimiwho founded PublisHer to help women beat gender-based career barriers in publishinghas urged Brazils bookwomen to unite, find strength in numbers, and call out workplace discrimination. The Emirati publishing entrepreneur and philanthropist was speaking at Rio de Janeiros Bienal do Livro, opening PublisHers second Brazilian event after a national...