This programme features author and parent Janelle Corbin who recently introduced Barbadian children to “My ASL Animal Alphabet Book”. The book teaches American Sign Language using Caribbean animals. 

Also, Asha Alleyne-Renwick, President of the Barbados Down Syndrome Association, explains some of the stereotypes surrounding persons with Down syndrome.

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• Gaza death and destruction is without parallel, says UN chief 
• Ukraine: Condemnation for unrelenting Russian attacks; OCHA, UNICEF
• In Yemen, IOM appeals for support amid deadly flooding

Audio credit: Daniel Johnson, UN News

UN News Today 28 August 2025 - Gaza, Ukraine, floods in Yemen

• Descent into ‘massive famine’ in Gaza has begun: OCHA, WHO
• Iran surge in executions signals further crackdown on protesters, minorities: OHCHR
• Afghanistan schools ban rejected by almost all men and women: UN Women

Audio credit: Daniel Johnson, UN News 

UN News Today 29 August 2025 - Gaza famine, Iran, Afghanistan school ban

The head of the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has renewed his urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza, warning that civilians face death not only from bombardment but also from mass starvation and lack of aid. 

Despite severe restrictions on humanitarian access, UNRWA continues to provide medical care, clean water, and shelter to hundreds of thousands. But Israel continues to severely impede food distribution – despite international food experts’ assessment that famine will spread. 

“Every hour today counts, the more we wait, the more people will die,” the UNRWA Commissioner-General said in an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson.

Audio credit: Daniel Johnson, UN News

‘Every hour counts’ in Gaza, UNRWA chief renews call for ceasefire

Afghans need our support before it's too late, says UN refugee agency

Afghanistan earthquake response: UNHCR's BabarBaloch

"When an earthquake of this magnitude happens, the homes basically tumble on top of each other," UNICEF's Salam Al-Jabani tells UN News.

20250901-Afghanistan quake response UNICEF's Salam Al-Jabani

- Aid effort gears up after Afghanistan quake ‘wipes out’ villages: UNHCR 
- In Gaza, children out of school for third year running: UNRWA 
- Guterres condemns detention of more UN staff in Yemen 

Audio credit: Daniel Johnson, UN News
Audio duration: 3'28"

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UN News Today 01 September 2025 - Afghanistan earthquake, Gaza education, Yemen detentions

Hear Minister of Educational Transformation, Chad Blackman, as he outlines partnerships with international institutions to enhance the skills of Barbadian teachers.

TEACHER'S FIRST

- Afghanistan quake: Aid teams scramble to reach most remote survivors 
- Alert over worsening situation for Myanmar’s remaining Rohingya: OHCHR 
- La Niña likely to return but global temperatures still set to rise: WMO 

Audio credit: Daniel Johnson, UN News
Audio duration: 4'8"

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UN News Today 02 September 2025 - Afghan quake support, Rohingya crisis, La Nina weather

The numbers of dead and wounded following the deadly earthquake in remote eastern Afghanistan – as well as the needs of survivors – are going to climb in the days ahead, the UN warned on Tuesday.

The head of the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) in Afghanistan, Amy Martin, told UN News’s Sachin Gaur that 20 emergency rapid assessment teams have been deployed, amid major access challenges, a disastrous drought – and shrinking aid budgets.

‘Numbers are going to climb’, warns UN aid coordinator as response to deadly Afghanistan quake ramps up

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