By Ayomide Otitoju The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have condemned the deadly attacks on communities in Kwara State, describing the killings as heinous and expressing condolences to the victims and the Nigerian government. In separate statements, the international actors reacted to the assault on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, where gunmen killed…
During the UNSC’s meeting on women and peace and security, Pramila Patten reported that wartime sexual violence had increased by 50% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in war in 2023. 95% of these cases involved women and girls, while 5% were…
Households worldwide threw away one billion meals every day in 2022, according to a new study by the United Nations. In the Food Waste Index Report published on Wednesday, the UN said households and businesses binned more than one trillion dollars’ worth of food at a time when more than 780 million people were going…