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Three billion people worldwide suffer from the effects of land degradation
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UN chief: Human trafficking, exploitation and forced marriage have no place in 21st century
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UN Human Rights Chief on Protests in Georgia
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Matthias Schmale calls for immediate action to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
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UN calls for support for Haiti’s child population
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Talks on global deal to tackle plastic pollution to resume next year
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UN Sounds Alarm Over Escalation of Violence in Northwest Syria
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