UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the life-saving impact of contributions to the Fund, urging Member States to increase support to meet the $1 billion annual target. Established in 2005, the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has provided over $9 billion in humanitarian funding to assist people in over 100 countries, including Lebanon. The Fund, praised as a UN success story, plays a critical role in responding to crises by providing fast, flexible, and innovative support, with 44 donors pledging $349 million for 2025 at a recent conference.
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Investment banker ‘scarred for life’ by laser hair removal sues clinic for £50k
Investment banker Sunna Firdaus is suing a London clinic for almost £50,000 after suffering permanent scarring from a botched laser hair removal procedure in September 2020. Firdaus claims excessive heat caused burns and scarring to her chin, leading to ongoing physical and psychological effects. The clinic, Skintology Ltd, disputes the claim, stating Firdaus was aware of the risks involved in the treatment. Full Article
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