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Joining Forces for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld
Menstrual health and hygiene are vital to the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. However, hundreds of millions of individuals lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual health. Under the theme "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld," this year's Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May) urges the international community to prioritize menstrual health in both global and national health and development policies with investment reflecting the important role it plays in human rights, public health, gender equality and sustainable development.
UN supports Papua New Guinea following deadly landslide
28 May 2024 — The United Nations continues to assist authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with search and rescue efforts four days after the massive landslide in Enga province, where some 2,000...
Deep concerns over ‘inhuman’ detention of Gazans by Israeli authorities
28 May 2024 — Amid further reported bombardment of Gaza overnight into Tuesday, UN and partner organizations have expressed deep concern over the “inhuman” detention of suspected Palestinian...
Gaza: UN officials condemn Israeli airstrikes on camp for displaced
27 May 2024 — Senior UN officials have condemned Israeli air strikes on Sunday that hit a camp for displaced people in Rafah, southern Gaza, reportedly claiming over 35 Palestinian lives,...