UN AGENCIES URGE GREATER SUPPORT TO FIGHT MOUNTING HUNGER CRISIS IN AFRICA'S SAHEL REGION

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Web version   New York Jul 25 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  A woman and her severely malnourished son leave a UNICEF-supported health centre, in Maradi Region. Photo: UNICEF/Olivier Asselin UN AGENCIES URGE GREATER SUPPORT TO FIGHT MOUNTING HUNGER CRISIS IN AFRICA’S SAHEL REGION Two United Nations agencies today urged the international donor community to renew its commitment to fight hunger and food insecurity in the Sahel by strengthening the resilience of destitute families in the region. Read more RELATED Tackling Sahel’s enduring challenges requires regional, global cooperation – UN envoy The countries of Africa’s Sahel region – struggling to cope with terrorism, weak governance and recurrent droughts ¬– need assistance to lay the foundations for stability and sustainable development, a United Nations special envoy told the Security Council today, urging greater cooperation between the region’s Governments, neighbours and international partners. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media