Tag:Hunger
COVID-19
Surviving on a diet of rice, oil and beans – and hunger, insecurities and COVID-19
Squatters on the outskirts of Myanmar’s capital city, Yangon, juggle their need for food with the fear of eviction. Their existence get yet further...
Afghanistan
UN chief: ‘Babies being sold to feed their siblings’ in Afghanistan
Describing a “nightmare unfolding in Afghanistan”, the UN Chief has warned of “a race against time to help the Afghan people.”
United Nations’ Secretary-General António...
Afghanistan
Another US$308 million towards UN’s Afghan emergency humanitarian aid appeal from US
The UN appeal for US$5 billion in aid for Afghanistan to avert a humanitarian catastrophe has got US$308 million from the US.
The US on...
COVID-19
COVID-19 And Military Coup Result in Poverty; Impact Food Consumption In Myanmar
An United Nations study estimates that in a worst-case scenario, almost half the population of Myanmar could slide below the poverty line by 2022....
Afghanistan
Afghanistan receives a consignment of 1800 metric tonnes wheat from Pakistan
A first consignment of wheat crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border at Torkham today.
An initial consignment of 1,800 metric tonnes of wheat crossed the Afghanistan-Pakistan border-point...
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A Disasters Law for Nepal
Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more integrated, inclusive and equitable approaches to building resilience.
By Laxmi Khanal
Over...
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Mining Sector Registers Record Production in FY 2023-24
Healthy growth in production of iron ore and limestone in FY 2023-24 reflect the robust demand conditions in the...
Bangladesh Garment Workers must Receive Rights-Based Compensation and Justice Immediately: Amnesty International
Garment workers are paid poverty wages and face innumerable obstacles including harassment, intimidation and violence, as well as legal hurdles when...
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A Disasters Law for Nepal
Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more...
Mining Sector Registers Record Production in FY 2023-24
Healthy growth in production of iron ore and limestone...
