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Education: Commission publishes report on impact of COVID-19 on early childhood education and care
The European Commission has published a report looking into “understanding and managing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the early childhood education and care…
Teachers are driving force behind ‘global education recovery’ from COVID-19
For the education system to recover from the COVID pandemic, it requires more investment in the well-being, training, professional development and working conditions of the…
European airlines agree to speedier cancellation refunds
16 major airlines committed Thursday to better information and timely refunds for passengers whose flights are cancelled, following dialogue with the EU Commission and national…
EU falling behind on sustainable investments: auditors
The EU is not doing enough to channel money into sustainable activities, its auditors said Monday, with the transition to a net-zero emission economy…
Von der Leyen calls for stronger EU defence cooperation
In her ’State of the Union’ address to the European Parliament Wednesday, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called on EU member states to step…
Urgent action needed over artificial intelligence risks to human rights
States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until adequate safeguards are put in place, UN human rights chief,…
After 10 years of war in Syria, siege tactics still threaten civilians
The future for Syria’s people is “increasingly bleak”, UN-appointed rights experts said on Tuesday, highlighting escalating conflict in several areas of the war-ravaged country, a…
Multiple reports of alleged human rights violations in Tigray
UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet on Monday deplored “multiple and severe reports of alleged gross violations of human rights, humanitarian and refugee law” committed…
European Citizens’ Initiative: Commission decides to register new citizens’ initiative
On Wednesday, the European Commission decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative entitled ‘Ensuring Common Commercial Policy conformity with EU Treaties and compliance with international…
Human activity the common link between disasters around the world, says UN report
Disasters such as cyclones, floods, and droughts are more connected than we might think, and human activity is the common thread, a UN report released…
Fight against firearms trafficking: Commissioner Johansson hosting meeting of EU and Western Balkans Foreign and Home Affairs Ministers on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson will host, in cooperation with High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi…
New EU energy labels for lighting products come into force
A new energy label started appearing on lamps sold across the European Union as from 1 September, helping consumers to get clearer, more helpful information…
Afghanistan crisis: Food supply for millions could run out this month
The UN says there are over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon…
UN commits to staying in Afghanistan, with basic services close to collapse
The flights evacuating civilians from Afghanistan may have come to an end, but a deepening humanitarian crisis remains, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared on Tuesday,…
An assertive trade policy: EU’s defence measures against unfair trade practices remained effective in 2020
The system for protecting EU businesses from dumped and subsidised imports continued to function well in 2020 thanks to the EU’s robust and innovative ways…
On International Day, UN chief calls for action to end enforced disappearances
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to fulfil their obligations to prevent and prosecute cases of enforced disappearance, a “cowardly practice” which the COVID-19…
EU sets out Baltic Sea fish quotas for 2022
The EU Commission outlined Thursday its proposals for next year’s fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea, on which EU countries will determine how much fish…
UN migration agency launches $24 million appeal for Afghanistan
In response to the growing humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday launched a $24 million urgent appeal to…
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