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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s peacekeepers, government officials, humanitarians, diplomatic partners, and community members came together in the country’s capital, Juba, to celebrate International Peacekeeping Day. UNMISS

As a record-breaking 148,000 people have crossed the perilous Darien jungle in early 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is increasing efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, protection, and information to people in transit, and supporting remote indigenous host communities, by scaling its presence at the borders with Colombia and Costa Rica, and in Panama City. IOM

The benchmark index of international food commodity prices rose in April for the first time in a year, amid increases in world quotations for sugar, meat and rice, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today. UNIFEED

The Head of the Population Division of the United Nations said, “India is projected to overtake China as the world's most populous country during the current month, April of 2023.” UNIFEED

New data indicates declining confidence in childhood vaccines of up to 44 percentage points in some countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. UNICEF

Global debt levels are rising faster than predicted, with the bulk of future boosts coming from China and the US the IMF said today. IMF

“I run because I want to show the sense of urgency that we have in front of us. I run because I want to go to the frontlines of this crisis,” said Mina Guli. She completed her 200th marathon in 1 year for water on March 22nd – World Water Day and the start of the UN Water Conference in New York. UNIFEED

8 March marks the International Women’s Day. This year’s theme recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. FAO

The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined in February for the eleventh consecutive month, albeit only marginally, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today. UNIFEED

Marking the International Mother Language Day, President of the General Assembly Csaba Kőrösi said, “The use of mother languages promotes tolerance and social inclusion. It can help us in our quest for transformative solutions as we tackle today’s interlocking challenges.” UNIFEED