The UN chief is “following closely” the latest political crisis unfolding in Libya, which threatens to return the country to a stand-off position between...
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World must ‘change track’ to protect oceans from climate crisis: Guterres
The planet is facing the triple crises of climate disruption, biodiversity loss and pollution, Secretary-General António Guterres told the One Ocean Summit on Friday,...
Redefining life-long benefits of sexual health – WHO
From adolescence to old age, sexual health constantly needs to be revaluated in the light of every individual’s changing circumstances, the UN health agency said on Friday....
Brazil must comply with its international obligations, and reinforce its national prevention mechanisms against torture, UN independent experts said on Friday, after concluding a...
UN human rights experts have warned of increased political violence and polarization between communities across the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, following a fact-finding...
Science Academies and Disciplinary Groups Have Work to do on Gender Equality
Feb 11 (IPS) – Women remain under-represented in science careers and research all over the world. There are several reasons for this, including stereotypes...
BUENOS AIRES/ DHAKA/JOHANNESBURG, Feb 11 (IPS) – In 2021, Global South countries came out on the short end of vaccine supply deals. In 2022,...
UNs Investigative Arm Launches Survey to Probe Racism & Discrimination in World Body
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 11 (IPS) – The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU)– the UN’s only independent external oversight body mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and...
The many families on the island nation of Tonga who rely solely on the ocean for their food and income, are struggling to recover...
Encourage today’s girls to become ‘tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators’
In his message marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UN chief on Friday called for an enabling environment where...
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