From the Field: Young Fijians work with older generation for a sustainable future
On the island nation of Fiji, young people are working in solidarity with their elders, benefiting from their knowledge and experience to protect the...
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Vessel to collect first humanitarian wheat shipment under Ukraine grain deal
A UN-chartered vessel should soon arrive at the Ukrainian port of Yuzhny, also known as Pivdennyi, to collect wheat that will help feed millions of...
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, announced on Friday that the High Commissioner will travel over the weekend to Bangladesh. Read the full story,...
‘Immensely bleak’ future for Afghanistan unless massive human rights reversal, experts warn
The international community must dramatically increase efforts to urge the de facto authorities in Afghanistan to adhere to basic human rights principles, a group...
United States: Concrete actions needed to ‘lay the scourge of racism to rest’ – UN expert
UN-appointed independent human rights experts commended the United States on Friday for adopting the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, but asked about measures being taken to...
International Youth Day celebrates “the power of partnerships across generations,” the UN chief said in his message for the day. Read the full story,...
The United Nations humanitarian agency (OCHA) warned on Friday that at nearly $34 billion, the funding shortfall for aid operations is the biggest it’s...
Lebanese youth learn to stand up to hate speech
Hate speech can have a devastating effect on mental wellbeing and self-confidence. The UN office in Lebanon is helping young people to rise above...
The Hunger Factory (I): The Miracle of the Sudden Rise and Fall of Food Prices
MADRID, Aug 11 (IPS) – The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined “significantly” in July, with major cereal and vegetable oil prices recording...
Aid Organizations Must Include the Youth Voice August 12, 2022International Youth Day
NEW YORK, Aug 12 (IPS) – Today marks International Youth Day, a global celebration of the transformative power of young people. Introduced by the...
COP31: New Research Ties Extreme Weather to Mental Health Challenges in Africa 
The brain’s fear center moonlights as the save button for memories 
Europe’s Hera mission is ready to double down on asteroid science 
Gaza winter aid: ‘No more delay’, Fletcher tells governments stalling on support