The Economic Development In Africa Report 2017 ‘Tourism for Transformative and Inclusive Growth’
Geneva, 29 June 2016 – Reaching the peak of Mt [...]
UN marks Day of the Tropics with focus on region’s vulnerability
The majority of the world’s most vulnerable communities are in the Tropics, and will be most affected by environmental threats, according to the United Nations, which today marked the International Day of the Tropics.
Investing in poor children saves more lives per dollar spent, UNICEF study finds
Investing in the health and survival of the most deprived children and communities provides more value for money than investing in less deprived groups, saving almost twice as many lives for every $1 million spent, according to a new study by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
‘Inclusive, equitable and quality education’ at the heart of high-level UN event
Education leaders from around the world convened today at the United Nations to discuss ways to advance action on Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to “ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning.”
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To Support Addis Ababa Action Agenda, India makes first voluntary contribution to UN Tax Trust Fund
US$100,000 will be dedicated to ensure developing countries’ participation in UN Tax Committee work
UN welcomes major partnership initiative with tech giants to counter terrorism online
A senior United Nations official has called for sustained joint efforts to combat terrorism and welcomed a partnership initiative with tech giants Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube to counter terrorism and violent extremism online.
UN recognizes young entrepreneurs on Day for micro-, small, medium-sized enterprises
United Nations agencies today launched a new campaign to make it easier for the 70 million unemployed youth to get financing and learn new skills to start a business.
Public service awards honour initiatives in 11 countries that are advancing SDG progress
United Nations Rewards Public Service Innovation Worldwide
Food insecurity threatens children in Yemen, South Sudan, Nigeria and Somalia – UNICEF
Calling for immediate humanitarian action amid rising malnutrition, thirst and disease, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned today that millions of lives are at risk in four countries stretching from Africa to the Middle East.
UN spotlights health benefits of yoga, ancient practice that can ease stress of our modern ‘laptop’ lives
Recognizing the universal appeal of yoga, the United Nations marked the 2017 edition of the International Day of Yoga, which aims to integrate the benefits of healthy lives and wellbeing – essential aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Millions could escape poverty by finishing secondary education, says UN cultural agency
While a new United Nations study shows that the global poverty rate could be more than halved if all adults completed secondary school, data show high out-of-school rates in many countries, making it likely that education completion levels will remain well below that target for generations.
World population projected to reach 9.8 billion in 2050, and 11.2 billion in 2100 – says UN
New York, 21 June – The current world population of [...]
Announcing the new Envoy on Youth – Jayathma Wickramanayake
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Jayathma Wickramanayake of Sri Lanka as his next Envoy on Youth.
Sustainable Development Goal 9: Investing in ICT access and quality education to promote lasting peace
By Forest Whitaker, a SDG Advocate and CEO-Founder of the Whitaker Peace & Development initiative.
Record high temperatures grip much of the globe, more hot weather to come – UN agency
Extremely high May and June temperatures have broken records in parts of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the United States, the United Nations weather agency reported today, warning of more heatwaves to come.
New global and regional population estimates and projections presented by the United Nations
Press Briefing, Wednesday, 21 June
UNICEF appoints 19-year-old education activist and Syrian refugee as Goodwill Ambassador
In a historic first, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has appointed 19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, who has been advocating for girls' education since fleeing war-torn Syria in 2013, as its newest – and youngest – Goodwill Ambassador.
Help preserve land – our ‘home and future’ – UN urges on World Day to Combat Desertification
With hundreds of millions of people around the globe directly affected by desertification – the degradation of land ecosystems due to unsustainable farming or mining practices, or climate change – United Nations agencies have called for better management of land so that it can provide a place where individuals and communities “can build a future.”
Ahead of Father’s Day, UNICEF cites critical role fathers play in early childhood learning
A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not play or engage in early learning activities with them, according to a new study released today by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).