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Stories From the UN Archive, Episode 23 - David Attenborough, Champion of the Earth
Throughout the course of his 70+ year career at the BBC, Sir David Attenborough has brought the farthest reaches of planet Earth into the homes and hearts of millions.
16 April 2024
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Young people: world shapers and leaders of the future
There are no better forecasters of resilience in the world than young people, who have been calling attention to critical sustainable development issues. They have become experts on adapting to an…
8 April 2024
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Genocide survivor: 'Football saved my life'
It has been three decades since the beginning of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. An almost unimaginable slaughter, which saw an estimated 800,000 people killed in just 100 days, and…
28 March 2024
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Central African Republic: Colonel Yangongo inspires Central African women and men
Meet Colonel Ghislaine Léa Yangongo, Secretary General of the Superior Council of the Military Condition in the Central African Army. Despite the challenges she has faced to climb the ladder in a…
25 March 2024
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Uruguay: Caretaking support helps promote women's participation in armed forces
With United Nations support, Uruguay works to reduce the barriers that household constraints and gender roles place on women and impact their ability to participate in security and defence…
25 March 2024
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Ghana: Women in the military break the glass ceiling
As far back as 1958, the year the first female officer joined the Ghana Armed Forces a year after the country's independence, the number of uniformed women has grown exponentially. Lately, Ghana…
25 March 2024
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South Sudan: Women come together to protect their communities
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) collaborates closely with local women leaders and their communities, prioritizing their involvement in decisions regarding their protection. In regions where…
25 March 2024
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Breaking Barriers, Building Peace
"Breaking Barriers, Building Peace" is a landmark advocacy campaign on gender equality and women's participation in national security and defence sectors.
25 March 2024
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Canada: Changing the culture of masculine security institutions
In order to identify and remove barriers that may prevent women from contributing their full potential to the country's protection efforts, Canada established the Chief of Professional Conduct…
25 March 2024
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Palestinian UN Mine Action Chief: unexploded bombs in Gaza will take years to clear
Unexploded bombs in Gaza will take years to clear, says Palestine UN Mine Action chief.
19 March 2024
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From crisis to catastrophe: exposing the stages of famine
Famine isn't inevitable. World Food Programme expert Arif Husain emphasises the crucial role of early intervention to avert hunger crises. Traditional triggers like drought are being…
15 March 2024
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How is aid delivered to Gaza? - Touchscreen Explainer
This mini-explainer uses an engaging touchscreen effect to explore how humanitarian aid gets into Gaza, examining the access points and delivery methods available.
13 March 2024