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UNDP official urges urgent int'l support for Lebanon's stability, recovery
Beirut, March 2: The deputy head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) called for urgent international support for Lebanon to restore its security and revitalise its economy, according to a statement by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).
UAE: Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council meeting
Abu Dhabi, January 31: Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Families Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, emphasised the importance of the UAE's developmental, humanitarian and philanthropic programmes around the world under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reflecting the civilisational and humane character of the country and bringing about sustainable development and creating dignified living conditions for the beneficiaries.
UN appeals for USD 500 million to address global human rights needs
Geneva, January 30: Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has launched an appeal to raise USD 500 million for 2025 to address global human rights needs.