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Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace and prosperity instead of conflict?

dpicampaigns — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Security Council is meeting now in New York to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering the clean energy transition. Demand is set to triple by 2030. The question: will this mineral wealth build peace and prosperity, or fund conflict and corruption? Follow live updates throughout the day. Read Full Story [...]

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Global hunger declines again but progress remains uneven across regions

dpicampaigns — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025 showing that progress is possible, but gains remain fragile and far too slow to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.

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DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization

dpicampaigns — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in eastern areas where the virus has taken hold. As of 19 July, the DRC Government has recorded 2,423 confirmed cases, including 967 deaths and 469 recoveries. Read Full [...]

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Moon Day focuses growing concerns around space junk

dpicampaigns — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Amid surging lunar exploration, the UN on Monday urged governments to ensure that humanity's return to the Moon does not come at the expense of planet Earth – or the long-term sustainability of space. Read Full Story on UN News

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A former Ferrari boss has a blunt message: Your commute is more dangerous than his old job

dpicampaigns — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Jean Todt spent decades around the deadliest motorsport on Earth. He was a rally co‑driver, then ran Ferrari’s Formula One team, then became president of world motorsport’s governing body. In his early years, a driver dying at the track barely made news. Read Full Story on UN News

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Press Release | UN Forum concludes with renewed commitment to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals

Isabel Gontijo Hamdan — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:16:10 +0000

PRESS RELEASE UN Forum concludes with renewed commitment to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded this week with the adoption of a ministerial declaration, signaling a renewed commitment by countries to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "With less than five years [...]

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Breaking the silence: Zimbabwean youth leader calls for urgent investment in mental health

dpicampaigns — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

For Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, mental health advocacy began with a personal loss: while studying psychology at the University of Zimbabwe, she learned that a fellow student had died by suicide. Read Full Story on UN News

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As aid dries up, countries pledge to close the $4 trillion development gap

dpicampaigns — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

UN Member States reaffirmed their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by adopting a declaration on Wednesday that they will implement reforms to help close the $4 trillion SDG financing gap.

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‘Heat deaths are not inevitable’: WHO pushes Europe to heat‑proof its hospitals

dpicampaigns — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As Europe battles a deadly record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidance on Thursday to help countries face scorching temperatures now and in the future. Read Full Story on UN News

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WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as Uganda reaches milestone

dpicampaigns — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the third largest on record and is spreading faster than any previous one during the first month of exposure, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday. Read Full Story on UN News

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Press Release | UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group

Isabel Gontijo Hamdan — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:02:37 +0000

PRESS RELEASE UN Secretary-General António Guterres announces Prime Minister of Spain as new Co-Chair of SDG Advocates group NEW YORK, 15 July 2026–Amidst the growing number of development crises facing the world, �鶹APP Secretary-General António Guterres today announced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Goals Advocates group alongside [...]

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Childhood vaccination rate increases slightly, but millions remain unprotected

dpicampaigns — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Global childhood immunization programmes continued to recover in 2025, but conflict, poverty and growing vaccine hesitancy are still leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases, according to new UN data released on Wednesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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New guidance offers hope for reducing the global toll of dementia

dpicampaigns — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued updated global guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, saying that up to 45 per cent of cases may be preventable or delayed by addressing modifiable risk factors throughout life. Read Full Story on UN News

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SDG Media Zone at the 2026 HLPF

Isabel Gontijo Hamdan — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:10:51 +0000

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) is the central �鶹APP platform for the follow-up and review of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . On the sidelines of the Forum, the SDG Media Zone is an opportunity for world leaders from all sectors to discuss, collaborate, and share innovative ideas for [...]

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World News in Brief: Gaza aid challenges persist, renewed push for clean energy, Sudan cholera update

dpicampaigns — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Humanitarians in the Gaza Strip continue to face significant challenges in reaching communities located near the so-called “Yellow Line” in northern Rafah, the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Tuesday.

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World Cup football’s other goal: Helping young people talk about mental health

dpicampaigns — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When Dr. Sahira Al Nahari founded Shifā Art, a Saudi Arabia-based organization using art to create conversations around mental health, she noticed that men attending her therapeutic art workshops often felt uncomfortable opening up about their feelings. Read Full Story on UN News

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‘This is a fire’: DRC Ebola outbreak is fastest-growing ever, warns WHO

dpicampaigns — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Infections of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached record highs and a majority of new cases are coming from “unknown chains of transmission”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday. Read Full Story on UN News

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Despite hurdles, don’t give up on Sustainable Development Goals, UN urges

dpicampaigns — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In a world of “parallel realities” where stark inequalities seemingly divide people and challenge the promise of multilateralism, the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to bring people together and help them achieve a better reality.

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Thai youth leaders push for inclusion, partnership and lasting change

dpicampaigns — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

From local communities to the global stage, a diverse group of young leaders from Thailand is helping shape conversations on public policy, climate action, inclusion, indigenous rights, disability access and youth wellbeing.

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New cholera outbreak alert for Sudan’s war-weary communities

dpicampaigns — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In war-torn Sudan, a deadly new cholera outbreak has already claimed more than 100 lives, heightening serious concerns for vulnerable communities including in besieged El-Obeid, where daily drone attacks have continued to hamper aid access. Read Full Story on UN News

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