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World Refugee Day 2024 – UNHCR

CAIRO – 20 June 2024: Egypt observed World Refugee Day, an annual United Nations event honoring refugees worldwide, and called for intensified global efforts to alleviate pressures on countries hosting them.

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Egypt currently hosts refugees and asylum seekers from 62 different nationalities.

“Egypt has long provided a safe haven for those who have sought refuge within its borders, driven by challenging circumstances in their home countries,” the statement said.

The ministry emphasized Egypt’s commitment to international obligations in hosting refugees, adopting policies that respect their human rights and…

As World Refugee Day (June 20) focuses our attention on helping asylum seekers and refugees, the Safe Home Programme offers some new and innovative solutions to the complex challenge of hosting large numbers of displaced people.

After the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine in February 2022, countless people fled the country. Most went to other countries in Europe and now some 7 million people still live abroad.

A significant percentage of these refugees were supported by host communities including individuals and families who welcomed them into their homes. This widespread show of solidarity provided an essential lifeline to numerous people from Ukraine.

“She [the host] has done a lot for me,” said one of the Ukrainian guests, speaking about the people she…

World Blood Donor Day is an annual event that highlights the importance of blood donation and encourages people around the globe to contribute to this life-saving cause.

Celebrated on June 14th each year, this day serves as a reminder of the critical role that blood donors play in the healthcare system. Blood donations are essential for treating many medical conditions, including blood loss, anemia, and cancer.

This year, the theme is “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors,” marking the 20th anniversary of this vital observance.

The History Of Blood Donation

The history of blood donation dates back to 1940 when Richard Lower successfully performed a blood transfusion between two dogs. This procedure laid the foundation for modern blood transfusion…

The US government and the government of Singapore has dismantled what has been called “likely the world’s largest botnet ever” and arrested its administrator. 

The 911 S5 botnet granted cybercriminals means to keep their identities hidden while running different schemes. 

The T20 World Cup warm-up match between USA and Bangladesh that was scheduled to take place on Tuesday had to be called off due to heavy thunderstorms, which ended up causing damage to the facilities at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

The two teams, who had recently played a three-match T20I series before the warm-up fixture, remained confined to their hotels after heavy rain caused damage to the ground that is later scheduled to host the tournament opener between co-hosts USA and neighbours Canada on 1 June.

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