The UN Food Waste Index Report 2024, released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in anticipation of the International Day of Zero Waste, reveals a staggering 1 billion meals wasted daily across all continents in 2022. This alarming figure contrasts sharply with the 783 million people affected by hunger and the one-third of humanity grappling Read More…
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International Day for Persons with Disabilities: Create accessible, inclusive technology for all – JONAPWD
By Chinwendu Uzoatu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has stated the need for breaking down barriers and creating technology that is accessible and inclusive for everyone. The Chairman of JONAPWD, Anambra State Chapter, Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke said this during the celebration of the 2023 International Day for Persons with Disabilities, held Read More…
UN Humanitarian Coordinator urges sustained support for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…