Americas
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Could the answer to 100% renewable energy in Dominica be under the ground?
A small but growing number of countries are well on their way to producing all of their electricity from renewable…
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Senior UN aid official urges comprehensive response to Haiti crisis
The ongoing crisis in Haiti is having a “massive” and “devastating” impact, with over half the population acutely food insecure…
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From Dominica to Vogue: Big dreams on a small island
Becoming a successful international fashion photographer is hard for anyone, but it’s particularly difficult if you grow up in Dominica,…
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UN envoy urges international solidarity with Haiti as gang violence spirals
As gang violence increases in Haiti, the international community must continue to stand in solidarity with the population, the UN…
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First Person: Crafting a new life after a devastating hurricane
Vanessa Winston’s home and business in the Caribbean island of Dominica were destroyed by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Starting from…
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Helping Haiti: Spreading the Love, Putting an End to Violence, and Building Stronger Communities
A fund set up by the United Nations to build peace, prevent violence, reinforce justice, strengthen the rule of law…
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Trouble in Haiti Puts a Damper on Aid Delivery – What a Mess!
An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across…
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UN Expert: Some US States Deal Blow to LGBT Rights
An independent UN human rights expert on Tuesday warned that the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse…
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UN Throws in $5 Million to Help Sort Out Haiti’s Gang Violence Chaos
UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths allocated on Friday, $5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to respond…
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Peace Talks Pave the Way in Colombia’s Quest for Peace
Colombia has reached an “important juncture” in advancing peace after decades of war, but efforts to sustain the current momentum…
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