Aid effort underway after Afghanistan quake ‘wipes out’ villages

Aid effort underway after Afghanistan quake ‘wipes out’ villages

“I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier today,” the Secretary-General said in an online message. “I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The @UN team in Afghanistan is mobilized and will […]

UN chief calls for justice and ‘real change’ for people of African descent

UN chief calls for justice and ‘real change’ for people of African descent

In a message released ahead of the Day, Mr. Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every sphere of human endeavour. The Secretary-General also recognised the “long shadows” of slavery and colonialism, which include systemic racism, unequal economies and societies, and the digital divide (between those who are able to benefit […]

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