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Top Story Studies show how MDG 6 has reduced diseases Two recent studies indicate that Millennium Development Goal 6 has resulted in the reduction of HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases, writes Peter Hotez. The findings also indicate which medical areas need more attention. PLoS ONE/Speaking of Medicine blog(7/24) Share:      Above the Fold Ban urges Israel, Palestinians to stop fighting, start talking UNFPA's Osotimehin: Meeting youth needs is critical Mediated peace talks to resume in South Sudan conflict UN Radio   Quote of the Day @UN: Ban Ki-moon heard directly from @UNRWA staff in Gaza via@Skype. Listen to short clip here:j.mp/1omJlnj Share:      UN Dispatch "Massive Protests Erupt in West Bank" UN Dispatch (7/25) Share:      United Nations Sponsored By Ban urges Israel, Palestinians to stop fighting, start talking United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the shelling of a UN school in Gaza and urged Israel and Palestinian leaders to "stop fighting and enter into a dialogue. Whatever differences you may have, this is wrong." Reuters (7/24), The Guardian (London) (7/25), Voice of America (7/24) Share:      First UN-authorized convoy enters Syria from Turkey The United Nations has made its first shipment of aid to Syria without the approval of the Syrian government. A nine-truck convoy with food and other supplies entered the country from Turkey. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that Syrian government troops and rebels are targeting water and electricity infrastructure in conflict areas. BBC (7/24), Yahoo/The Associated Press (7/24) Share:      WHO wants humanitarian pathway for Gaza Reuters (7/25) Share:      OPCW: 32% of Syria's chemical weapons destroyed Reuters (7/24) Share:      UNHCR: Europe needs to act to reduce migrant deaths Voice of America (7/24) Share:      Reports: IAEA seeks money to continue monitoring Iran Reuters (7/25) Share:      UN rights panel urges Japan to make full inquiry of wartime sex slavery Reuters (7/24) Share:      ICAO to hold talks with industry on aviation safety Reuters (7/24) Share:      What Can Research Tell US about Current Events in Ukraine? Dr. Ronald Mangum, Professor at American Military University learned a lot about Russia under President Vladimir Putin while conducting research in the country of Georgia. In this podcast, he shares some of his insights as part of a Voice of America segment about current events in Ukraine.   Health & Development UNFPA's Osotimehin: Meeting youth needs is critical The youth and young adult population is of a record size, and meeting their needs now will determine their futures, says Babatunde Osotimehin, executive director of the United Nations Population Fund.New Security Beat (7/25) Share:        Human development is improving, but the gains are fragile The 2014 Human Development Report reveals gains in human development but also the risks to continued progress, writes Khalid Malik, lead author of the United Nations Development Programme report. "The report demonstrates and builds on a basic premise: that failing to protect people against vulnerability is often the consequence of inadequate policies and poor social institutions," he writes. Inter Press Service (7/24) Share:        UN official: Fighting in Iraq threatens food supplies Voice of America (7/24) Share:      102 polio cases reported in Pakistan this year The News International (Pakistan) (7/25) Share:      Peacekeeping and Security Mediated peace talks to resume in South Sudan conflict The Intergovernmental Authority on Development will begin mediating peace talks between the South Sudan government and rebels next week. The talks will focus on creating a binding cease-fire as well as determining how to form a transitional government. Voice of America (7/24) Share:      Ukraine and Russia trade accusations of military action Al Jazeera (7/25) Share:      2 dead after Thailand car bombing Reuters (7/25) Share:      Position Title Company Name Location Senior Vice President, Policy and Practice International Rescue Committee New York, NY Click here to view more job listings.   UN Radio UN cultural agency calls for protection of schools in conflicts UN Radio (7/25) Share:      Learn more about the UN Foundation -> United Nations | Secretary-General | UN News Centre | Key UN Bodies, Agencies, Funds and Programs UN Foundation | UN Dispatch | The Interdependent About UN Wire UN Wire is a free service sponsored by the United Nations Foundation which is dedicated to supporting the United Nations' efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian, socioeconomic and environmental challenges facing the world today.   Contact the UN Foundation Caleb Tiller Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 887-9040 www.unfoundation.org Subscriber Tools Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions.   Editor:  James daSilva Jobs Contact:  Jackie Basso   P: 202.407.7871 Advertising:  Joe Riddle   P: 202.407.7857 ext. 228     SIGN UP   SHARE   ADVERTISE   SEND FEEDBACK Update Profile | Change e-mail address | Unsubscribe | Web version (print friendly)