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15 Minutes on Under-Reported Stories

15 Minutes on Under-Reported Stories

In this episode of the podcast host Lama Alsafi speaks with independent journalist Neha Wadekar about under-reported stories in the media: why its so important to cast a wider net, and how we can all advocate for more diversity and inclusion in the stories we see and hear.

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Lethal Combination of Climate, Conflict and COVID sees humanitarian needs rise by 17% in 2022

Lethal Combination of Climate, Conflict and COVID sees humanitarian needs rise by 17% in 2022

According to the new UN OCHA Global Humanitarian Overview 2022 sees a 17% increase in global humanitarian needs from 2021, with 274 million people in need of life-saving aid around the world and US$41 billion needed to provide this aid. In just 4 years financial requirements and the number of people in need have doubled, while 45 million people are on the brink of famine.

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