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A rarely highlighted consequence of active conflict is missing persons. In Tambura, South Sudan, ongoing armed attacks have not only displaced tens of thousands but has also rend families asunder. Many people have relatives who have disappeared without a trace. UNMISS

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting that countries in Latin America are returning to growth but need to remain vigilant in the newly released Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook released Thursday (21 Oct) in Washington, DC. IMF

Former Afghan women politicians asked the international community on Thursday to pressure the Taliban “to put their words in action” and fulfill their promises made in 2019 in Qatar including girls’ education and women’s rights. UNIFEED

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said another shameful milestone has been reached in the conflict in Yemen with 10,000 children killed or maimed since fighting started in March 2015. UNTV CH

UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan said this particular right is “not a monopoly of western countries” adding that the safety of journalists and media freedom are top priorities for her. UNIFEED

Football legend Didier Drogba was today announced as the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will support WHO to promote the Organization’s guidance on the benefits of physical activity and other healthy lifestyles, and highlight the value of sports, particularly for youth. WHO

Upon his return from Afghanistan, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Omar Abdi told journalists in New York that the country’s children, “those least responsible” for the current crisis “are paying the highest price.” UNIFEED

Ongoing conflict in Tambura, South Sudan, has displaced tens of thousands and children. Schools have been destroyed by armed attackers and students as well as teachers have been frequent targets. Many teachers have fled for their lives while numerous school-going children have been forced by these dire circumstances to leave their homes and shelter at the UNMISS temporary base in the area. UNMISS

In 2019 Kenya saw the worst Desert Locust invasion of the last 70 years. Crops and pastures were hit by the ravenous pest putting at risk food security and nutrition of thousands of people in the country. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) quickly intervened to support the Government of Kenya’s response on survey and control measures. FAO

Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that “without including a wide range of diverse voices at every step” of the peacebuilding process, “any peace will be short-lived.” UNIFEED