Churches call for action on growing hunger crisis in Malawi
Nairobi, Kenya Church leaders in Malawi have raised concerns about the escalating hunger crisis in the south-eastern African nation, urging collective efforts to address the situation which has resulted in millions of people facing acute food insecurity. The landlocked country, home to over 21.7 million people, is grappling with a deepening food crisis as a […]
UN discloses rise in sex abuse cases, ascribes it to better reporting
Thomson Reuters Foundation There was a significant rise in reports of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations staff and affiliates last year, the UN said in a report on Monday, ascribing the increase largely to an improved atmosphere and oversight. Just over 200 people reported sexual violence and exploitation at the hands of UN […]