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First Person: From taking lives to saving lives, in DR Congo
Fabien Mwingwa once fought as a child soldier with an armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Today, he has turned his life around, and works for the UN peacekeeping mission in the country as a firefighter, helping to keep local people safe.
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The network in Romania to help Ukrainian refugees
Romania has received more than 600,000 refugees from Ukraine. NGOs, local governments, and volunteers have quickly set up an extensive network to feed, house and provide medical care to them.
New COVID wave a reminder pandemic is ‘far from over’: Guterres
Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations, said the UN chief on Friday.
The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run Spotlight Initiative, is promoting legislation that will protect threatened human rights defenders in the country, who risk violence, torture, and death.
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Here’s why Mexico’s president is launching a vote to recall himself
While recalls are a common political tool, normally it’s the opponents of an unpopular leader who favor a recall. But Sunday’s referendum is the president’s own idea. And he’s expected to win.
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