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The spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, updated journalists on the latest attacks by the armed CODECO group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On Afghanistan, he said a well-known advocate for girls’ educations was arrested in Kabul on Monday. UNIFEED

After the conclusion of the Seventh Meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement for Yemen, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said, “the parties have agreed on implementation plans to release 887 conflict-related detainees from all sides.” UNTV CH

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime inspectors continue providing support as the deal allowing for the sea export of Ukraine grain renewed. UNODC

A UN Spokesperson updated reporters on an attack in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, a string of attacks in North Kivu and Ituri in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the launch of the Stabilization Strategy for the Central Regions in Mali. UNIFEED

The United Nations top humanitarian official said it was “vital for global food security” that the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and the parallel Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and the UN Secretariat on the facilitation of Russian food and fertilizer exports continue, “and should be fully implemented.” UNIFEED

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how societies have undervalued essential workers, as well as the importance of giving such workers adequate pay and decent working conditions. ILO

At the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries in Doha, Qatar, a series of roundtable discussions on Tuesday saw global leaders dove into climate change. 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

Unprecedented drought, hunger and conflict compounded by the impact of climate change have pushed over 110,000 Somalis into Kenyan camps that are already struggling to cope with the same drought that is affecting the region. UNHCR

The World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with its offices in Ukraine and neighbouring countries, as well as partners, to rapidly respond to the health emergency triggered by the conflict and to minimize disruptions to the delivery of critical health-care services. WHO