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Wildlife conservation, sustainable dev't in spotlight at UN-backed conference

24 Octobre 2017

Manila, Philippines, October 24 (Infosplusgabon) Unless the international community integrates wildlife conservation with sustainable development, it will not be able to protect the remaining animal species on Earth, the head of a United Nations-backed environmental treaty on Monday said at the opening of a wildlife conference in the Philippines.

Three multinationals join UN global network on disability inclusion

24 Octobre 2017

Geneva, Switzerland, October 24 (Infosplusgabon) Three multinational enterprises – Capgemini, Legrand and the Savola Group – on Monday became the latest members of a United Nations global network that promotes equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in the workplace.

Famine can be a war crime and should be prosecuted - UN rights expert

24 Octobre 2017

New York, USA, October 24 (Infosplusgabon) - Famine can constitute a war crime or crime against humanity, an independent United Nations human rights expert on Monday said, noting that more civilians die from hunger and disease related to conflicts than in direct combat.

WHO promptly responds to Marburg outbreak in Eastern Uganda

24 Octobre 2017

Kampala, Ugand, October 24 (Infosplusgabon) - Following the confirmation of a case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Kween district of eastern Uganda by the country’s Ministry of Health and the activation of the National Response Team, the World Health Organization (WHO) Rapid Response team from the country office was able to reach the epicentre within 48 hours and is currently supporting national and district authorities to contain the outbreak.

UNICEF urges speedy action to end child marriages in West, Central Africa

23 Octobre 2017

Dakar, Senegal, October 23 (Infosplusgabon) - Unless progress is seriously accelerated, it will take over 100 years to end child marriage in West and Central Africa, with far-reaching, life-altering consequences for millions of child brides and crippling impact on the region’s prosperity, UNICEF said on Monday.