Internet access for children growing, but little is done to protect them from on-line perils
World Health Organization reports more than 110 suspected cases, including six deaths, have been clinically diagnosed
The agency notes quick deployment of international experts to a remote area of Uganda managed to keep the spread of the disease in check
Some 15,000 West African migrants held in Libyan detention centers under abusive conditions will be repatriated by the end of the year
The UN refugee agency says it is premature to repatriate the Rohingya refugees as the conditions for free, safe and dignified returns do not exist
UN needs $187 million to support 2.3 million Ukrainians who are dealing with severe food and medicine shortages
Staffan de Mistura to determine whether political process worth continuing or whether it has for now run its course
Good exercise, good diet, no tobacco, decreasing alcohol, all of this can decrease the risk of dementia, expert tells VOA
Local Bangladeshi communities in Cox's Bazar struggle to survive in wake of Rohingya refugee influx
Study finds shocking evidence of widespread sexual violence against Syrian men and boys inside Syria and in countries where they seek refuge
Widespread, systematic discrimination and abuse against Myanmar Muslim minority points in that direction, says body’s high commissioner for human rights
Government forces reportedly are killing many civilians in response to rebellion in Haut-Katanga and Tanganyika Provinces against continued rule of President Joseph Kabila
Saudi-led blockade of Yemen’s sea ports is hampering WHO efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak that has killed more than 20 children
Some 15,000 African migrants held in difficult detention conditions in Libya will be voluntarily repatriated
The United Nations appeals for a record $22.5 billion to assist 91 million victims of conflict and natural disasters in 2018
More women and girls are at risk of contracting HIV than men, but more men than women are at risk of dying from AIDS, the report says
UN appealing to key players to pressure the Syrian government to allow medical operation into city, potentially saving lives of about 500 critically wounded and ill patients
Four billion people have no social protection leaving them stuck in poverty and vulnerable to ill-health
Rohingya refugee survey finds every third refugee household is vulnerable with many headed by single mothers who have no male support
New flare-ups cannot be ruled out until plague season ends in April
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