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Free coding and digital courses at the ReDI School for Digital Integration equips refugee women in Germany with computer skills to help them join a growing network of women working in technology. UNHCR

Experts gathered at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss the future of reforms in the euro zone. IMF

Since January, the Central African National Police and MINUSCA have established advanced police stations in the Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Bambari, Central CAR, that have facilitated the filing of complaints to fight against impunity. MINUSCA

The global economy continues to edge higher amidst a generally sunny outlook, but there are building risks to that growth trajectory, the IMF reports Tuesday in the latest World Economic Outlook. IMF

Speaking at a Security Council meeting on sexual violence in conflict, the Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, said “gender-based discrimination is the invisible driver of most crimes of sexual violence,” adding that “the lower a woman’s status -- in terms of health, wealth and education -- the greater is her vulnerability and exposure to harm.” UNIFEED

During a visit to Rwanda and Burundi, UN Refugee Chief Filippo Grandi met with Congolese refugees and praised the host countries for their continued hospitality. He also called for renewed global efforts to find and support long-term solutions for those who are displaced. UNHCR

A United Nations (UN) counter- terrorism expert said “identification and the location of remaining foreign terrorist fighters remains an absolutely critical priority for the international community.” UNIFEED

The global economy remains on an upswing but with high debt levels and threats of trade conflict there are reasons for concern for sustained growth IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said Wednesday in Hong Kong. IMF

The UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Said Djinnit said “human rights violations and impunity remain central to the instability in the region.” UNIFEED

United States ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said her country was "determined to see the monster who dropped chemical weapons on the Syrian people held to account.” UNIFEED