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Women less likely to regain jobs after pandemic

Published on: July 20, 2021
07:18

United Nations, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Women are at a disadvantage compared to men to return to their jobs during the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, warned.

UN Security Council extends its mission in Yemen

Published on: July 14, 2021
17:13

United Nations, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to renew the mandate of its mission in Yemen, which will be extended until July 15, 2022.

Spain’s minister calls to end blockade against Cuba

Published on: July 14, 2021
10:57

Madrid, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) Spain's Social Rights Minister Ione Belarra on Wednesday called to end the United States blockade against Cuba and stressed that the Government's position has been expressed at UN.

Lebanese government defends Hezbollah

Published on: July 9, 2021
10:24

Beirut, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese government defended the military political organization of Hezbollah or Party of God, during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, according to reports released by local media on Friday.

UN position in Ethiopia dam negotiation praised

Published on: July 9, 2021
08:05

Addis Ababa, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations recommended resolving the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) under the leadership of the African Union (AU), a position welcomed in Ethiopia and highlighted by the media on Friday.

UN representative La Lime describes situation in Haiti as serious

Published on: July 9, 2021
07:17

United Nations, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Haiti Helen La Lime on Thursday described present situation in Haiti as too serious after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

UN concerned about demolition of Palestinian houses in West Bank

Published on: July 9, 2021
07:15

United Nations, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres is currently deeply concerned about the demolition of Palestinian houses in the Bedouin community of Humsa Al-Baqi'a, in the West Bank, UNSG spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said.

UN highlights importance of accurate weather information

Published on: July 9, 2021
07:15

United Nations, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the importance of having accurate, timely weather and climate information, which is vital to save lives.

Egypt wants binding agreement with Ethiopia on dam

Published on: July 8, 2021
08:01

Cairo, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) Egypt on Thursday urges the UN Security Council to demand a binding agreement to the parties involved in the dispute over the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia.

Covid-19 death toll exceeds 4 million, UNSG says

Published on: July 8, 2021
07:07

United Nations, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres regretted that the global Covid-19 death toll officially passed 4 million late on Wednesday, marking yet another grim milestone and underlining the pressing need for the world to put a Global Vaccine Plan in place to get the pandemic under control.

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